2012 GMC ACADIA reset

Black plate (23,1)GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2012
In Brief 1-23
indicator that the tire pressures are
getting low and the tires need to be
inflated to the proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. It is the
driver’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
on page 10‑45.
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit
This vehicle may come with a spare
tire and tire changing equipment or
a tire sealant and compressor kit.
The kit can be used to temporarily
seal small punctures in the tread
area of the tire.
See Tire Sealant and Compressor
Kit on page 10‑60 for complete
operating information.
If the vehicle came with a spare tire
and tire changing equipment, see
If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑58.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time
to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset
to 100% only following an oil
change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off.
2. If the vehicle has Driver Information Center (DIC)
buttons: Press the vehicle
information button until OIL LIFE
REMAINING displays.
If the vehicle does not have
Driver Information Center (DIC)
buttons: The vehicle must be in
P (Park) to access this display.
Press the trip odometer reset
stem until OIL LIFE REMAINING
displays. 3. If the vehicle has Driver
Information Center (DIC)
buttons: Press and hold the
set/reset button until “100%”is
displayed. Three chimes sound
and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message goes off.
If the vehicle does not have
Driver Information Center (DIC)
buttons: Press and hold the trip
odometer reset stem until OIL
LIFE REMAINING shows
“100%.” Three chimes sound
and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message goes off.
4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.
See Engine Oil Life System on
page 10‑10.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17
Uplevel Model
To adjust the mirrors:
1. Press (A) or (B) to select a mirror.
2. Press the control pad to adjust the mirror.
3. Press (A) or (B) again to deselect the mirror.
Folding Mirrors
For vehicles with manual folding
mirrors, push the mirror toward the
vehicle. Pull the mirror out to return
to its original position.
For vehicles with power folding
mirrors:
1. Press (A) to fold the mirrors out
to the driving position.
2. Press (B) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position.
Resetting the Power Folding
Mirrors
Reset the power folding mirrors if:
.The mirrors are accidentally
obstructed while folding.
.They are accidentally manually
folded/unfolded.
.The mirrors vibrate at normal
driving speeds.
To reset the mirrors, fold and unfold
the mirrors one time using the
power folding mirror controls.
A popping noise may be heard
during the resetting. This sound is
normal during the reset operation.
Heated Mirrors
For vehicles with heated mirrors:
1(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8‑4 for more
information.

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2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Express-Up/Express-Down
Windows
A window with the express‐up/down
feature allows it to be raised or
lowered without holding the switch.
Press or pull the window switch
fully and release it to activate the
express feature. The express mode
can be canceled by pressing or
pulling the switch.
Programming the Power
Windows
If the battery on the vehicle has
been recharged, disconnected,
or replaced, windows with the
express-up feature need to be
reprogrammed for this feature to
work. To program the window:
1. Close all doors with the ignitionin the ACC/ACCESSORY,
ON/RUN position, or when
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active.
See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 9‑20. 2. Press and continue to hold the
window switch until the window
is fully open.
3. Pull up and hold the window switch to close the window.
Continue to hold it briefly after
the window is fully closed.
4. Repeat for each window that has the express-up feature.
Anti-Pinch Feature
The anti-pinch feature is on
windows with the express-up
feature. If an object is in the way of
the window as it is express-closing,
or in certain weather conditions like
severe icing, the window will stop
and open to a factory preset
position. The window functions
normally once the obstruction is
removed.
Rear Window Lockout
The rear window lockout feature
prevents the rear passenger
windows from operating, except
from the driver position.
Press
vto activate the rear window
lockout switch. The LED light comes
on when activated.
Press
vagain to deactivate the
lockout switch.

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5-2 Instruments and Controls
Ride Control SystemMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-42
Anti-theft Alarm System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-43
Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Transmission Messages . . . . . 5-44
Vehicle Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . 5-45
Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-45
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) . . . . . . . . . 5-46
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . 5-54
Universal Remote SystemProgramming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54
Universal Remote System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
Controls
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever (A) down.
2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you.
4. Push the lever (A) up to lock the steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Steering Wheel Controls
Vehicles with audio steering wheel
controls could differ depending on
the vehicle's options. Some audio
controls can be adjusted at the
steering wheel.
wandc/x(Next/Previous):
Press to select preset or favorite
radio stations, select tracks on a
CD/DVD, or select tracks and
navigate folders on an iPod
®or
USB device.

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Instruments and Controls 5-3
To select preset or favorite radio
stations:
.Press and releasewand
c/xto go to the next or
previous radio station stored
as a preset or favorite.
To select tracks on a CD/DVD
(if equipped):
Press and release
wandc/x
to go to the next or previous track.
To select tracks on an iPod or
USB device for vehicles without a
navigation system:
1. Press and hold
wandc/x
while listening to a song until the
contents of the current folder
display on the radio display.
2. Press and release
wand
c/xto scroll up or down
the list, then press and hold ,
or press to play the highlighted
track. To select tracks on an iPod or USB
device for vehicles with a navigation
system:
1. Press and hold
wandc/x
while listening to a song listed in
the main audio page, to quickly
move forward or in reverse
through the tracks. See the
separate navigation manual for
more information.
Track information is displayed
on the screen. Release
wand
c/xwhen the desired track
is reached.
2. Press and release
wand
c/xto begin playing the
track shown in the display. To navigate folders on an iPod or
USB device for vehicles without a
navigation system:
1. Press and hold
wandc/x
while listening to a song until the
contents of the current folder
display on the radio display.
2. Press and release
wand
c/xto go back to the
previous folder list.
3. Press and release
wand
c/xto scroll up or down
the list
.To select a folder,
press and hold
w, or
press
¨when the folder
is highlighted.
.To go back further in the
folder list, press and
hold
c/x.

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Instruments and Controls 5-5
Horn
Pressaon the steering wheel pad
to sound the horn.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer lever
is located on the left side of the
steering column.
Turn the band with the wiper symbol
to control the windshield wipers.
8(Mist): Use for a single wiping
cycle.
9(Off): Use to turn the wipers off.
6(Adjustable Interval Wipes):
Delays wiping cycle. Turn the band
up for more frequent wipes or down
for less frequent wipes.
1: Slow wipes.
2: Fast wipes.
Clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If frozen
to the windshield, carefully loosen or
thaw them. Damaged wiper blades
should be replaced. See Wiper
Blade Replacement on page 10‑28.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the
wipers. A circuit breaker stops them
until the motor cools.
Windshield Washer
J(Washer Fluid): Press the
button at the end of the turn
signal/lane change lever, to spray
washer fluid on the windshield. The wipers clear the windshield and
either stop or return to the preset
speed. The ignition key must be in
ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN for
this to work. See
Washer Fluid on
page 10‑22.
{WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use
the washer until the windshield
is warmed. Otherwise the
washer fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID
is displayed on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) when the
washer fluid is low. See Washer
Fluid Messages on page 5‑45.

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5-6 Instruments and Controls
Rear Window
Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper and rear wash button
is located on the instrument panel
below the climate control system.
Z(Rear Wiper):Press to turn the
rear wiper on and off. The wiper
speed cannot be changed.
Y(Wash): Press to spray
washer fluid on the rear window.
The window wiper will also come
on. Release the button when
enough fluid has been sprayed on
the window. The rear wiper will run
a few more cycles after it is
released. If the rear wiper function
was already on prior to pressing the
wash button, it stays on until the
wiper button is pressed again.
The rear window washer uses the
same fluid that is in the windshield
washer reservoir. See Washer Fluid
on page 10‑22.
Compass
Your vehicle may have a compass
in the Driver Information Center
(DIC). See Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons)
on page 5‑30 orDriver Information
Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) on
page 5‑25 for more information
about the DIC.
Compass Zone
The zone is set to zone eight upon
leaving the factory. Your dealer will
set the correct zone for your
location.
Under certain circumstances,
such as during a long distance
cross-country trip or moving to a
new state or province, it will be
necessary to compensate for
compass variance by resetting the
zone through the DIC if the zone is
not set correctly. Compass variance is the difference
between the earth's magnetic
north and true geographic north.
If the compass is not set to the zone
where you live, the compass may
give false readings. The compass
must be set to the variance zone in
which the vehicle is traveling.
To adjust for compass variance,
use the following procedure:
Compass Variance (Zone)
Procedure
1. Do not set the compass zone
when the vehicle is moving.
Only set it when the vehicle is
in P (Park).
Press the vehicle information
button until PRESS
VTO
CHANGE COMPASS ZONE
displays.

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Instruments and Controls 5-7
2. Find the vehicle's currentlocation and variance zone
number on the map.
Zones 1 through 15 are
available.
3. Press the set/reset button to scroll through and select the
appropriate variance zone. 4. Press the trip/fuel button until
the vehicle heading, for
example, N for North, is
displayed in the DIC.
5. If calibration is necessary, calibrate the compass.
See “Compass Calibration
Procedure” following.
Compass Calibration
The compass can be manually
calibrated. Only calibrate the
compass in a magnetically clean
and safe location, such as an open
parking lot, where driving the
vehicle in circles is not a danger.
It is suggested to calibrate away
from tall buildings, utility wires,
manhole covers, or other industrial
structures, if possible.
If CAL should ever appear in the
DIC display, the compass should be
calibrated. If the DIC display does not show a
heading, for example, N for North,
or the heading does not change
after making turns, there may be a
strong magnetic field interfering
with the compass. Such interference
may be caused by a magnetic CB
or cell phone antenna mount, a
magnetic emergency light, magnetic
note pad holder, or any other
magnetic item. Turn off the vehicle,
move the magnetic item, then turn
on the vehicle and calibrate the
compass.
To calibrate the compass, use the
following procedure:
Compass Calibration Procedure
1. Before calibrating the compass,
make sure the compass zone
is set to the variance zone in
which the vehicle is located.
See “Compass Variance (Zone)
Procedure” earlier in this
section.