2007 GMC ACADIA Owner's Manual

Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle
is moving.
Head Restraints
Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the
restraint is at the same height as the top of
the occupant’s head. This position reduces the
chance of a neck injury in a crash.Pull the head restraint
up to raise it. To lower
the head restraint,
press the release
button, located on the
top of the seatback,
while you push the head
restraint down.
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Rear Seats
Rear Seat Operation
A. Seat Adjustment Handle.
B. Reclining Seatback Strap.
C. Sliding Seat Lever.
Entering and Exiting the Third Row
{CAUTION:
Using the third row seating position while
the second row is folded, or folded and
tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden
stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat
to the passenger seating position. Push
and pull on the seat to make sure it is
locked into place.
Notice:Folding a rear seat with the safety
belts still fastened may cause damage to the
seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle
the safety belts and return them to their normal
stowed position before folding a rear seat.
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To access the third row:
1. Make sure there are no objects on the oor in
front of or on the second row seat, or in the
seat tracks on the oor.
2. On seats with folding armrests, make sure the
armrest is in the upright position.
3. Make sure the safety belt is unfastened and in
the stowed position.
4. Turn the sliding seat lever (C) forward and
push the seatback forward. The seat cushion
will automatically fold, and the entire seat
will slide forward.Returning the Seat to the Seating
Position
To return the second row seat to its normal
seating position:
1. Make sure there are no objects on the oor
behind the second row seat, or in the seat
tracks on the oor.
2. Pull the seatback rearward until it is locked in
place.
3. Slide the seat rearward by pushing on the
seatback until it is locked in place.
4. Push down on the rear of the seat cushion
until it is locked in place.
5. Push and pull on the seatback and seat
cushion to make sure they are locked in place
6. Make sure the safety belt is not under the seat
cushion.
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Reclining the Seatbacks
To recline the seatback:
1. Leaning forward in the seat, pull the reclining
seatback strap (B).
2. Move the seatback to the desired position,
then release the lever to lock the seatback
in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it
is locked.
Folding the Rear Seat
To fold the second row seats:
1. Make sure there is nothing on or under
the seat.
2. Make sure the armrest is in the upright
position, and the safety belt is unfastened.3. Pull forward on the reclining seatback
strap (B) and push down on the seatback.
4. If the headrest hits the front seat, slide the
second row seat rearward.
To return the seatback to the seating position, lift
the upper corner of the seatback and push it
rearward until it locks into place. Push and pull on
the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Adjusting the Seats
To adjust the second row seats, pull outward on
the seat adjustment handle (A). Slide the seat
forward or rearward to the desired position.
Release the handle and push and pull on the seat
to make sure it is locked.
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Third Row Seats
{CAUTION:
Using the third row seating position while
the second row is folded, or pushed
forward in the entry position, could cause
injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure
to return the seat to the passenger
seating position. Push and pull on the
seat to make sure it is locked into place.
The third row seats can be folded forward or
removed.
Notice:Folding a rear seat with the safety
belts still fastened may cause damage to the
seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle
the safety belts and return them to their normal
stowed position before folding a rear seat.To fold the seatback:
1. Make sure there is nothing on or under
the seat.
2. Disconnect the rear safety belt mini-latch,
using a key in the slot on the mini-buckle,
let the belt retract into the headliner. Stow
the mini-latch in the holder located in
the headliner.
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3. Pull up on the
release lever located
on the back of the
seat. The headrest
moves forward
automatically.
4. Push the seatback forward to lay at.
To return the seatback to the seating position:
1. Raise the seatback into place by using
the pullstrap from the rear of the vehicle, or by
pushing it into place from inside the vehicle.
2. Make sure the headrest is locked into place
before sitting in the seat.
{CAUTION:
If the seatback is not locked, it could
move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
That could cause injury to the person
sitting there. Always push and pull on the
seatback to be sure it is locked.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it
is locked in place.
{CAUTION:
A safety belt that is improperly routed, not
properly attached, or twisted will not
provide the protection needed in a crash.
The person wearing the belt could be
seriously injured. After raising the rear
seatback, always check to be sure that the
safety belts are properly routed and
attached, and are not twisted.
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4. Make sure the safety belt is not twisted, and
reconnect the center safety belt mini-latch to
the mini-buckle.
5. Pull on the safety belt to be sure the mini-latch
is secure.
Removing the Third Row Seats
1. Remove the cargo management system, if it is
in the vehicle. SeeCargo Management System
on page 164.
2. Make sure there is nothing on or under
the seat.
Notice:Folding a rear seat with the safety belts
still fastened may cause damage to the seat or
the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety
belts and return them to their normal stowed
position before folding a rear seat.
3. Fold the seatback down. See Folding the
Seatback earlier in this section.
4. Remove the rear bolts located on the oor on
each side of the seat.
5. Remove the seat by tilting it slightly upward,
and then pulling it out of the rear of the vehicle
in one motion.
6. Put the bolts back into the holes on the oor so
the nuts do not get misplaced.
Installing the Third row Seats
1. Make sure the seatback is folded forward
before installing the seat. See Folding the
Seatback earlier in this section.
The seats must be placed in the proper
locations for the legs to attach correctly. The
wider seat must be installed on the driver
side and the narrower seat on the passenger
side. Make sure to remove the bolts from
the holes in the oor before installing
the seats.
2. Place the seat on the vehicle oor so that the
front seat hooks are on the vehicle bars.
3. Reinstall the bolts, and torque to 55
Y
(41 lb ft). Pull up on the seat to make sure
it is locked in place.
4. Raise the seatback to its upright position.
Push and pull on the seatback to make
sure it is locked into place.
5. Push the headrest up into position. Push and
pull on the headrest to make sure it is locked
into place.
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Safety Belts
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
This part of the manual tells you how to use
safety belts properly. It also tells you some things
you should not do with safety belts.
{CAUTION:
Do not let anyone ride where he or she
cannot wear a safety belt properly. If you
are in a crash and you are not wearing a
safety belt, your injuries can be much
worse. You can hit things inside the
vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be
seriously injured or killed. In the same
crash, you might not be, if you are
buckled up. Always fasten your safety
belt, and check that your passengers’
belts are fastened properly too.
{CAUTION:
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
In a collision, people riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously injured or
killed. Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not equipped
with seats and safety belts. Be sure
everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a safety belt properly.
Your vehicle has indicators to remind you and
your passengers to buckle your safety belts. See
Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 216and
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light on
page 217.
In most states and in all Canadian provinces,
the law says to wear safety belts. Here is
why:They work.
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