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Congratulations on your purchase of a GMC Acadia. Please read this information and your Owner Manual to
ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described in
this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
DRIVER INFORMATIONInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .3
Driver Information Center . . . . . . .4
Head-Up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
SAFETY & SECURITYRemote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . .6
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Child Restraints (LATCH) . . . . . . .7
COMFORT Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2nd-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3rd-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Heated Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . .9
Memory Seats and Mirrors . . . . . .9
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . .10
Dual Automatic Climate
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Manual Climate Controls . . . . . .11
Rear Seat Climate Controls . . . .12
ENTERTAINMENT Audio System Features . . . . . . .12
XM®Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . .14
Touch Screen Navigation
Entertainment System . . . . . . . .14
Rear Seat Audio and DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Audio Steering Wheel Controls .16
Rear Audio Controller . . . . . . . . .16
CONVENIENCE Automatic Headlamp System . . .17
Interior Lighting Features . . . . . .17
Outside Power Foldaway
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Windshield Wipers and Washer .18
Heated Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . .19
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Center Console Features . . . . . .20
Rear Convenience Center . . . . .20
115-Volt Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist . . . .20
Power Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . .21
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE Refueling the Vehicle . . . . . . . . .22
Automatic Transmission
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
StabiliTrak
® – Stability Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .23
Resetting the Oil Life System . .23
OWNER INFORMATIONRoadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .24
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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Lift the lever located on the lower out-
board side of the seatback and move
the seatback to the desired position;
then release the lever.
Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment
(if equipped)
To increase
the amount of
lumbar support,
pull up the
lever located
on the inboard
side of the seatback. To decrease sup-
port, push down on the lever.
Power Seat Adjustment (if equipped)
Use the horizontal control (A) on the
outboard side of the seat cushion to
move the seat forward/rearward and —
on the driver’s seat only — up/down,
as well as to raise/lower the front or rear
of the seat cushion.
Power Seatback Recline Adjustment
(if equipped)
Use the vertical control (B) on the
outboard side of the seat cushion to
recline/raise the seatback.
Power Lumbar Support Adjustment
(if equipped)
Use the control pad (C) on the outboard
side of the seat cushion to increase/
decrease lumbar support.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
Child Restraints (LATCH)
Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH
anchors, and may have top tethers for
use with a LATCH-compatible child re-
straint. The LATCH anchors are located
in the 2nd-row outboard seating posi-
tions. If your child restraint is not com-
patible with the LATCH system, you may
still use it by installing the child restraint
with the safety belt system. Choose a
child seat that is appropriate for the
child’s age and size (weight and height).
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
Seat Adjustments
Manual Seat Height Adjustment
To raise the driver’s seat, ratchetup
repeatedlythe leverlocated on the front
outboard side of the seat cushion. To
lower the seat, ratchet the lever down
repeatedly.
Manual Seatback Recline Adjustment
COMFORT
Power Seat controls
C B A
For more information, refer to your
OnStar Owner’s Guide, call
1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827),
or visit onstar.com.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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Dual Automatic Climate
Controls (if equipped)
The automatic climate control system
maintains the desired individual temper-
ature for the driver and front seat pas-
senger. The system adjusts the airflow
mode, fan speed, air conditioning and
recirculation functions to reach the set
temperature(s) as quickly as possible.Automatic Operation
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Set the desired driver’s and front
passenger’s temperature using the
+ or – temperature buttons. Allow
time for the system to reach the
desired temperature.
Manual Operation
To operate the system manually, use the
following controls:
(On/Off):Press this button to turn the
system on or off.
Temperature Control:Press the + or –
temperature button(s) to raise or lower
the temperature setting(s).
PASS (Passenger Temperature
Control): Press this button to turn the
passenger temperature setting on or off.
Until adjusted, the passenger tempera-
ture will be the same as the driver’s.
(Fan):Press the up or down button
to increase or decrease fan speed.
(Airflow Mode):Press the up or
down button to change the direction
of the airflow to the floor, vent or defog
outlets.
(Air Conditioning):Press this
button to turn the air conditioning system
on or off.
(Recirculation):Press this button
to recirculate air inside the vehicle. This
mode keeps outside air from entering
the vehicle. The recirculation feature will
operate only when the vent or bi-level
airflow setting is selected.
Adjust the driver’s seat to a comfortable
position before adjusting the steering
wheel. To tilt and telescope the position
of the steering wheel:
1. Push down the lever on the left side
of the steering column.
2. Adjust the wheel to a comfortable
position by moving it up or down
as well as forward or backward.
3. Pull up the lever to lock the wheel
in place.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Steering Wheel Adjustment