2009 GMC ACADIA spare tire

Storing a Flat or Spare
Tire and Tools
Storing the Spare Tire
{CAUTION
The underbody-mounted spare
tire needs to be stored with the
valve stem pointing down. If the
spare tire is stored with the valve
stem pointing upwards, the
secondary latch will not work
properly and the spare tire could
loosen and suddenly fall from the
vehicle. If this happened when the
vehicle was being driven, the tire
might contact a person or another
vehicle, causing injury and
damage to itself. Be sure the
underbody-mounted spare tire
is stored with the valve stem
pointing down.
{CAUTION
Storing a jack, a tire, or other
equipment in the passenger
compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in
the proper place.
To store the spare tire:
1. Lay the compact spare tire near
the rear of the vehicle with the
valve stem down.
2. Reinstall the plastic spare tire
heat shield on the compact
spare tire.3. Slide the cable retainer through
the center of the wheel and start
to raise the compact spare tire.
Make sure the retainer is fully
seated across the underside of
the wheel.
4. When the compact spare tire is
almost in the stored position,
turn the tire so the valve is
toward the rear of the vehicle.
This position helps when
checking the air pressure in
the compact spare tire.
5. Raise the tire fully against the
underside of the vehicle. Continue
turning the lug wrench until you
feel more than two clicks. This
indicates that the compact spare
tire is secure and the cable is
tight. The spare tire hoist cannot
be overtightened.
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6. Make sure the tire is stored
securely. Push, pull (A), and
then try to turn (B) the tire. If the
tire moves, use the lug wrench
to tighten the cable.
Storing the Flat Tire
1. Remove the cable package from
the jack storage area.
2. Remove the small center cap by
tapping the back of the cap with
the extension of the shaft, if the
vehicle has aluminum wheels.3. Put the at tire in the rear
storage area with the valve
stem pointing toward the rear
of the vehicle.
4. Pull the cable (A) through the
door striker (E), the center of
the wheel (D), and the plastic
spare tire heat shield (C),
as shown.5. Hook the cable onto the outside
portion of the liftgate hinges (B).
6. Hook the other end of the cable
onto the outside portion of the
liftgate hinge (A).
7. Pull on the cable to make sure it
is secure.
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8. Make sure the metal tube is
centered at the striker. Push
the tube toward the front of the
vehicle.
9. Close the liftgate and make sure
it is latched properly.
Storing the Tools
A. Tool Bag
B. Wing Bolt
C. Jack
Put back all tools as they were
stored in the jack storage
compartment and put the
compartment cover back on.
1. Ensure that the bottom of the
jack is facing toward you.
2. Turn the jack (C) on its side
and place down on the
holding bracket.3. Reinstall the wing bolt (B) by
turning clockwise.
4. To replace the cover, line up the
tab at the front of the cover with
the notch in the cover opening.
Push the cover in place and
make sure that the rear clips
are in the slots and push
the cover closed.
Store the center cap or the plastic
bolt-on wheel covers until a full
size tire is put back on the vehicle.
When you replace the compact
spare with a full-size tire, reinstall
the bolt-on wheel covers or the
center cap. Hand-tighten them over
the wheel nuts, using the lug
wrench.
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Compact Spare Tire
The compact spare tire, if the
vehicle has one, was fully inated
when the vehicle was new, however,
it can lose air after a time. Check
the ination pressure regularly.
It should be 60 psi (420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on
the vehicle, stop as soon as possible
and make sure the spare tire is
correctly inated. The compact spare
is made to perform well at speeds up
to 65 mph (105 km/h) for distances
up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so
you can nish your trip and have the
full-size tire repaired or replaced at
your convenience. Of course, it is
best to replace the spare with a
full-size tire as soon as possible.
The spare tire will last longer and
be in good shape in case it is needed
again.
Notice:When the compact spare
is installed, do not take the vehicle
through an automatic car wash
with guide rails. The compactspare can get caught on the rails
which can damage the tire, wheel
and other parts of the vehicle.
Do not use the compact spare on
other vehicles.
And do not mix the compact spare
tire or wheel with other wheels
or tires. They will not t. Keep the
spare tire and its wheel together.
The All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system
will be automatically disabled
when you use the compact spare.
To restore the AWD and prevent
excessive wear on the clutch in your
AWD, replace the compact spare
tire with a full-size tire as soon
as possible.
Notice:Tire chains will not
t the compact spare. Using
them can damage the vehicle
and can damage the chains too.
Do not use tire chains on the
compact spare.
Appearance Care
Interior Cleaning
The vehicle’s interior will continue
to look its best if it is cleaned often.
Although not always visible, dust
and dirt can accumulate on the
upholstery. Dirt can damage carpet,
fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces.
Regular vacuuming is recommended
to remove particles from the
upholstery. It is important to keep
the upholstery from becoming and
remaining heavily soiled. Soils
should be removed as quickly as
possible. The vehicle’s interior may
experience extremes of heat that
could cause stains to set rapidly.
Lighter colored interiors may require
more frequent cleaning. Use care
because newspapers and garments
that transfer color to home
furnishings may also transfer color to
the vehicle’s interior.
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Owner Checks and
Services
These owner checks and services
should be performed at the intervals
specied to help ensure vehicle
safety, dependability, and emission
control performance. Your dealer/
retailer can assist with these checks
and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once. Whenever
any uids or lubricants are added to
the vehicle, make sure they are
the proper ones, as shown in
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-12.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these
underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Notice:It is important to check
the engine oil regularly and keep it
at the proper level. Failure to keepthe engine oil at the proper level
can cause damage to the engine
not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Check the engine oil level and add
the proper oil if necessary. See
Engine Oil on page 5-11.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level
and add DEX-COOL®coolant
mixture if necessary. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-17.
Windshield Washer Fluid
Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid
level in the windshield washer uid
reservoir and add the proper uid if
necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Inspect the vehicle’s tires and make
sure they are inated to the correct
pressures. Do not forget to check
the spare tire, if the vehicle has one.
SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-41. If the vehicle has a spare
tire, check to make sure it is stored
securely. SeeChanging a Flat Tire
on page 5-69.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high
mileage highway drivers prior to the
Engine Oil Life System service
notication. Check the tires for wear
and, if necessary, rotate the tires.
SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-47.
Maintenance Schedule 6-9

Services Provided

Emergency Fuel Delivery:
Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest
service station.
Lock-Out Service:Service is
provided to unlock the vehicle if
you are locked out. A remote
unlock may be available if you
have OnStar
®. For security
reasons, the driver must present
identication before this service is
given.
Emergency Tow From a Public
Road or Highway:Tow to the
nearest GMC dealer for warranty
service, or if the vehicle was in a
crash and cannot be driven.
Assistance is also given when the
vehicle is stuck in the sand, mud,
or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Service is
provided to change a at tire with
the spare tire. The spare tire, if
equipped, must be in good
condition and properly inated. It
is the owner’s responsibility for
the repair or replacement of the
tire if it is not covered by the
warranty.
Battery Jump Start:Service is
provided to jump start a dead
battery.
Trip Routing Service:Detailed
maps of North America are
provided when requested either
with the most direct route or the
most scenic route. Additional
travel information is also
available. Allow three weeks
for delivery.
Trip Interruption Benets and
Assistance:If your trip is
interrupted due to a warranty
failure, incidental expenses may
be reimbursed during the 5 years/
100,000 miles (160 000 km)
Powertrain warranty period. Items
considered are hotel, meals, and
rental car.
Services Not Included in
Roadside Assistance

Impound towing caused by
violation of any laws.
Legal nes.
Mounting, dismounting or
changing of snow tires, chains,
or other traction devices.
Towing or services for vehicles
driven on a non-public road or
highway.
Customer Assistance Information 7-7

Cleaning
Aluminum or
Chrome-Plated Wheels . . . 5-86
Exterior Lamps/Lenses......5-85
Fabric/Carpet...................5-83
Finish Care......................5-85
Instrument Panel, Vinyl,
and Other Plastic
Surfaces......................5-84
Interior............................5-81
Leather...........................5-83
Tires...............................5-87
Underbody Maintenance....5-88
Washing Your Vehicle........5-84
Weatherstrips...................5-84
Windshield, Backglass,
and Wiper Blades..........5-86
Climate Control System.........3-22
Dual Automatic.................3-25
Outlet Adjustment.............3-30
Rear Air Conditioning and
Heating System.............3-31
Rear Air Conditioning and
Heating System,
Electronic.....................3-32
Clock, Setting......................3-73
Collision Damage Repair.......7-10
Compact Spare Tire.............5-81
Compass............................3-54Compressor Kit
Storing............................5-68
Compressor Kit,
Tire Sealant.....................5-56
Content Theft-Deterrent.........2-16
Control of a Vehicle............... 4-3
Convenience Net.................2-52
Coolant
Engine............................5-17
Engine
Temperature Gage.........3-40
Engine Temperature
Warning Light...............3-40
Cooled Seats........................ 1-6
Cooling System...................5-16
Courtesy Lamps
...................3-14
Cruise Control....................... 3-9
Cruise Control Light..............3-44
Cupholders.........................2-49
Customer Assistance
Information
Courtesy Transportation....... 7-9
Customer Assistance for
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users............................ 7-4
Customer Assistance
Offices........................... 7-5
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure...................... 7-1Customer Assistance Information
(cont.)
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program........................ 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects
to General Motors.........7-14
Reporting Safety Defects
to the Canadian
Government..................7-14
Reporting Safety Defects
to the United States
Government..................7-14
Roadside Assistance
Program........................ 7-6
Service Publications
Ordering Information......7-15
D
Daytime Running Lamps/
Automatic Headlamp
System...........................3-13
Defensive Driving................... 4-2
Delayed Entry Lighting..........3-15
Delayed Exit Lighting............3-15
Delayed Headlamps.............3-12
Delayed Locking.................... 2-8
DIC Compass......................3-54
Disc, MP3...................3-89, 3-93
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Rear Seat Operation............1-10
Rear Vision Camera.............2-37
Rear Windshield
Washer/Wiper.................... 3-9
Rearview Mirror, Automatic
Dimming ..........................2-31
Rearview Mirrors..................2-31
Reclining Seatbacks............... 1-8
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants........................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . 4-21
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System............................. 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System, Operation.............. 2-3
Remote Vehicle Start............. 2-5
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire.....5-72
Removing the Spare
Tire and Tools..................5-69
Replacement Bulbs..............5-34
Replacement Parts,
Maintenance....................6-14
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government.......7-14
General Motors................7-14
United States
Government..................7-14Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint
Systems.......................1-61
Replacing Restraint System
Parts After a Crash........1-62
Retained Accessory Power....2-21
Roadside
Assistance Program............ 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle to
Get it Out ........................4-15
Routing, Engine Drive Belt....6-15
Running the Vehicle
While Parked...................2-30
S
Safety Belt Reminders..........3-35
Safety Belts
Care of ...........................5-84
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly.......................1-18
Lap-Shoulder Belt.............1-23
Safety Belt Extender.........1-28
Safety Belt Use During
Pregnancy....................1-28
Safety Belts Are for
Everyone.....................1-15
Safety Warnings and Symbols.... iii
Scheduled Maintenance.......... 6-3Seats
Driver Seat Height
Adjuster......................... 1-3
Heated and Cooled Seats.... 1-6
Heated Seats..................... 1-5
Manual Lumbar.................. 1-4
Memory, Mirrors................. 1-6
Power Lumbar ................... 1-5
Power Seats...................... 1-4
Rear Seat Operation.........1-10
Reclining Seatbacks............ 1-8
Third Row Seat................1-12
Second Row Center
Console..........................2-50
Secondary Latch System.......5-76
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position............1-43
Right Front Seat Position . . . 1-45
Security Light......................3-44
Service................................ 5-3
Accessories and
Modications.................. 5-3
Adding Equipment to the
Outside of the Vehicle..... 5-4
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements.... 5-3
California Proposition 65
Warning......................... 5-3
Doing Your Own Work........ 5-4
INDEX i-9