2015 GMC ACADIA Get To Know Guide

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InFotaI nment system
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
Storing Favorite Stations
Radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or XMF) can be stored, in any order, on up to six pages of favorites.
1. Tune in the desired radio station.
2. Press and hold one of the six preset screen buttons until a beep is hear\
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3. Repeat the steps for each desired station.
Navigation infotainment systemF shown.
A USB port is located at the front of the center console.
• An iPod®, iPhone®, MP3 Player, a USB flash drive or a USB mass storage device can be connected to the USB port. Compatible devices connected to the USB port can be controlled by the audio system. Not all devices may be supported. Use the audio controls and audio steering wheel controls to access various functions.
Portable Audio Devices
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Bluetooth® system
Refer to your Owner Manual for important safety information about using \
the Bluetooth system while driving.
Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device in the vehicle, it must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. Not all devices will support all functions. Bluetooth streaming audio is available with the IntelliLink system.F For more information, visit www.gmtotalconnect.com.
Pair a Phone
1. To use voice recognition, press the Push to Talk button; after the beep, say “Pair.”
To use the screen buttons (IntelliLink system only), press the Settings screen button and then touch Bluetooth Device List > New Device.
2. Start the pairing process on the phone. Locate your vehicle name or Inte\
lliLink on the phone.
3. Enter the four-digit code that appears on the touch screen into the phone or confirm the six-digit code on the phone.
4. If your phone prompts you to accept the connection or phone book download, click “yes” and always allow.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.

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IntelliLink uses a Bluetooth or USB connection to link to a compatible device, such as a smartphone, cell phone, USB flash drive or portable audio player/iPod®. IntelliLink enables streaming audio through a smartphone and hands-free voice control. Music\
also can be played from a USB flash drive.
For assistance with the IntelliLink system, contact Customer Assistance at 1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767) or visit www.gmc.com/intellilink.
Voice Recognition
Control the music source and make phone calls hands-free (after pairing\
your Bluetooth-enabled phone) using the enhanced voice recognition system.
1. Press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel.
2. The radio will say “Command please,” followed by a beep.
3. After the beep, say what you want it to do.
Phone (using your paired phone):
Example command: “Call Amanda” or “Dial 555-1212”
Media Music Device Search (when connected to USB only):
Example command: “Play artist [name]” or “Play song [name]”
Radio Control:
Example command: “Tune FM 104.3” or “Tune XM Classic Vinyl”
PANDORA® Internet Radio
Listen to personalized radio stations based on favorite artists or genres.
Download the Pandora app to your smartphone. Restart the smartphone and \
sign in to Pandora.
Create a station on your phone to listen to a customized song list in the vehicle.
Connect your smartphone/device to the system by Bluetooth or, for Apple devices, by a USB cable.
Touch the Pandora icon on the touch screen to access Pandora. A slight delay may occur when loading a song or changing a station.
Stitcher SmartRadio™
Stream favorite podcasts, radio shows and news to your vehicle.
Download the Stitcher app to your smartphone. Restart the smartphone and sign in to Stitcher.
Select a category to listen to.
If you like the station, touch the Star screen button to add it to your Favorites list.
Note: Pandora and Stitcher can be played using the Bluetooth connection. However, the Pandora and Stitcher screen icons and voice commands will be active only when co\
nnected to the USB port.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
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ClImate Controls
Automatic Operation
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature for the driver and front passenger. If desired, pres\
s SYNC to link all temperature settings to the driver’s setting. Allow time for the \
system to automatically reach the desired temperature.
If the air delivery mode or fan speed is adjusted manually, automatic operation is canceled.
Recirculation Mode
The Recirculation Mode can help to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or prevent outside odors from entering the vehicle. It is not available while the Floor, Defog or Defrost Mode is selected. When the Recirculation Mode is used without air conditioning, the air humidity increases and the windows may fog.
Driver’s Temperature Control
SYNC: Link all settings to driver’s setting
AUTO: Automatic Operation
REAR: Activate Rear Climate Control operation
Passenger’s Temperature Control
Fan Speed Control/Off
Vent Mode
Defrost Mode
R Rear Window/Outside Mirror Defogger
Recirculation Mode
Defog Mode
Bi-level Mode
A/C Air Conditioning Control
Floor Mode
See Climate Controls in your Owner Manual.

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rear seat ClImate Controls
Front Controls
Press the REAR button (A) to activate rear climate control operation. REAR will illumi-nate on the fan control knob and temperature control knob.
Use the fan control knob (B) to adjust the rear climate control fan sp\
eed. Turning the fan control knob to Off turns off the climate control system.
Use the temperature control knob (C) to adjust the rear climate contro\
l temperature.
Note: Maximum system operation is achieved by turning on the rear system even\
if the rear seats are unoccupied.
Rear Seat Controls
Rear seat occupants can adjust the rear settings at any time by using the rear controls, regardless of the front control panel REAR setting.
Temperature Controls
Air Delivery Modes: Vent Bi-level Floor Fan Controls
Rear climate controls with rear seat audioF shown.See Climate Controls in your Owner Manual.
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drIver assIstanC e systems
The driver assistance systems use advanced technologies to help avoid collisions by
providing visual and audible alerts under some imminent collision conditions.
Lane Departure WarningF – When crossing a detected lane marking without using a turn signal, the system flashes an amber visual alert on the instrument cluster.
Press the Lane Departure Warning button (A) on the center of the instrument panel to turn the system on or off.
Forward Collision AlertF – When approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly, the system flashes a visual alert.
The Vehicle Ahead indicator will illuminate in green on the instrument cluster when a vehicle is detected and will illuminate in amber when following a vehicle ahead too closely. If your vehicle approaches another vehicle too rapidly, the collision alert will flash on the windshield and beep rapidly.
Press the Collision Alert button (B) on the center of the instrument panel to set the alert sensitivity to Far, Medium, Near, or Off. The setting is displayed in the Driver Information Center.
Side Blind Zone AlertF – While driving, the Side Blind Zone Alert displays a warning symbol on the left or right side mirror when a vehicle is detected in that side blind zone area. The warning symbol flashes if a turn signal is activated when a vehicle has been detected.
To turn the system on or off, go to the Vehicle Information menu in the Driver Information Center.
Rear Vision Camera – Provides a view directly behind the vehicle when backing up.
To turn the Rear Vision Camera Guidelines or Rear Park Assist Symbols on or off, go to Settings > Rear Camera.
Rear Cross Traffic AlertF – Warns of traffic coming in either direction behind the vehicle by displaying a visual alert on the Rear Vision Camera display.
To turn the system on or off, go to the Vehicle Information menu in the Driver Information Center.
Rear Parking Assist – When the vehicle is in Reverse, detected objects are indicated by audible beeps. The interval between beeps becomes shorter as the vehicle\
gets closer to an object. When the distance is less than 12 in. (30 cm), the beeps ar\
e continuous. The system only operates at speeds less than 5 mph.
To turn the system on or off, go to the Vehicle Information menu in the Driver Information Center.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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rear wIPer/ washer
Rear Wiper
Press the top of the switch to turn the rear wiper on or off.
Washer Fluid
Press the bottom of the switch to spray washer fluid on the rear window.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Power lIFtgateF
Power Liftgate Switch
Press the Power Liftgate OFF switch to turn off the power liftgate. The liftgate can only be operated manually when the switch is in the Off position.
Press the top of the Power Liftgate switch to turn on the power liftgate.
Note: If the power liftgate does not open or close, make sure the power liftgate switch is not in the Off position. The Driver Information Center will display POWER LIFTGATE OFF if the power liftgate is disabled.
Open/Close the Power Liftgate
Press and hold the Power Liftgate button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter until the liftgate starts moving.
Press the top of the Power Liftgate switch on the center console.
Press the touchpad (A) in the liftgate handle to open.
Press the touchpad (B) next to the lift-gate latch to close.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
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If a rear window is open, there may be a buffeting wind noise inside the\
vehicle. Opening a front window slightly when a rear window is open will prevent this noise from occurring.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
The Acadia base towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. Vehicles equipped with the Trailer Towing Package have a towing capacity of 5,200 lbs.
Use the Tow/Haul modeF when pulling a heavy trailer to reduce the frequency of transmis-sion shifts and improve the control of vehicle speed.
To turn the Tow/Haul mode on or off, press the Tow/Haul button on the center console.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
The battery is located beneath the floor behind the front passenger seat. Jump-start posi-tive and negative posts are located under the hood on the passenger’s\
side of the vehicle.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.
The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates when one or more of the vehicle’s tires is significantly underinflated. Fill the tires to the proper tire pressures. The proper tire pressures for the vehicle are listed on the T\
ire and Loading Information label, located below the driver’s door latch. Current tir\
e pressures can be viewed in the Driver Information Center.
Tire pressure is affected by cold weather and distance driven. If the low tire pressure
warning light illuminates when the vehicle is first started in cooler temperatures and then turns off as the vehicle is driven, check for the proper tire pressures.\
Refer to your Owner Manual for additional information about normal monthly tire maintenance.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.
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roadsIde assIstanC e
1-800-GMC-8782 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438(1-800-462-8782)
As the owner of a new GMC, you are automatically enrolled in the GMC Roa\
dside Assistance program for up to 5 years/100,000 miles, whichever occurs first, at no expense to you. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you\
drive across town or travel the open road.
GMC’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by a team of tr\
ained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to contact a service provider\
for light services (fuel delivery, jump-start, flat tire and lock-out) or make arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest GMC dealer.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar
If you require roadside service and have a current OnStar subscription, \
press the OnStar
button and the vehicle will send your current GPS location to an OnStar \
Advisor who will speak to you, assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance and relay\
your exact
location so you will get the help you need.
The GMC Owner Center, a complimentary service for GMC owners, is a one-s\
top resource designed to enhance your GMC ownership experience. Exclusive member
benefits include online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual,\
special privileges and more. Sign up today at my.gmc.com.
Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your ve\
hicle. Always read your Owner Manual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on the
latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2014 by Gene\
ral Motors. All rights reserved.
We recommend always using ACDelco or genuine GM service parts.
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The myGMC and OnStar mobile apps connect owners to a variety of vehicle information and services, such as a searchable Owner Manual, real-time fuel information and Roadside Assistance, as well as enabling \
users to perform Remote Keyless Entry transmitter commands, including locking and unlocking the doors and starting the vehicle.
An active OnStar account is required to use the OnStar mobile app. Downl\
oad the mobile apps from your iPhone® or Android™ device’s app store. To learn more about OnStar servic\
es, press the OnStar button, refer to your Owner Manual, call 1-888-466-7827\
or visit onstar.com.
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