2017 GMC ACADIA LIMITED trailer

GMC Acadia Limited Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-10283134) -
2017 - crc - 3/30/16
Vehicle Care 239
RelaysUsage
HI BEAM High-beam headlamps
LT DRL Left daytime running lamp
HORN Horn
IGN Ignition –main
LT TRLR
STOP/TRN Left Trailer
stoplamp/Turn
signal lamp
PRK LAMP Parking lamps PWR/TRN Powertrain
RR DEFOG Rear window defogger
RT DRL Right daytime running lamp
RT TRLR
STOP/TRN Right trailer
stoplamp/Turn
signal lamp
TRLR
BCK/UP Trailer reverse
lamps
WPR Windshield wiper
WPR HI Windshield wiper –
high speedInstrument Panel Fuse
Block
The instrument panel fuse block is
under the instrument panel on the
passenger side of the vehicle. Pull
down on the cover to access the
fuse block.
Fuse Side

GMC Acadia Limited Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-10283134) -
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Vehicle Care 275
Recreational Vehicle
Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means
towing the vehicle behind another
vehicle–such as behind a motor
home. The two most common types
of recreational vehicle towing are
known as dinghy towing and dolly
towing. Dinghy towing is towing the
vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground. Dolly towing is towing the
vehicle with two wheels on the
ground and two wheels up on a
device known as a dolly.
Here are some important things to
consider before recreational vehicle
towing:
. The towing capacity of the
towing vehicle. Be sure to read
the tow vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations.
. How far the vehicle will be
towed. Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how
long they can be towed. .
The proper towing equipment.
See your dealer or trailering
professional for additional advice
and equipment
recommendations.
. If the vehicle is ready to be
towed. Just as preparing the
vehicle for a long trip, make sure
the vehicle is prepared to be
towed.
Caution
Use of a shield mounted in front
of the vehicle grille could restrict
airflow and cause damage to the
transmission. The repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. If using a shield, only
use one that attaches to the
towing vehicle.
Dinghy Towing
If the vehicle is front-wheel-drive, it
can be dinghy towed from the front.
These vehicles may also be towed
by putting the front wheels on a
dolly. See the information on dolly
towing later in this section.
If the vehicle is all-wheel-drive, it
can be dinghy towed from the front.
These vehicles can also be towed
by placing them on a platform trailer
with all four wheels off of the
ground. These vehicles cannot be
towed using a dolly.

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Vehicle Care 277
Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive
Vehicles)
All-wheel-drive vehicles must not be
towed with two wheels on the
ground. To properly tow these
vehicles, they should be placed on
a platform trailer with all four wheels
off of the ground or dinghy towed
from the front.
Dolly Towing
(Front-Wheel-Drive
Vehicles Only)
To tow a front-wheel-drive vehicle
from the front with two wheels on
the ground:1. Put the front wheels on a dolly.
2. Move the shift lever to P (Park).
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a
clamping device designed for
towing. 5. Remove the key from the
ignition.
6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly.
7. Release the parking brake.
Towing the Vehicle from
the Rear

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Service and Maintenance 289
frequent checks and services. The
Additional Required Services -
Normal are for vehicles that:
.Carry passengers and cargo
within recommended limits on
the Tire and Loading Information
label. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0167.
. Are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving
limits.
. Use the recommended fuel. See
Fuel 0197.
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Normal chart.
The Additional Required Services -
Severe are for vehicles that are:
. Mainly driven in heavy city traffic
in hot weather.
. Mainly driven in hilly or
mountainous terrain.
. Frequently towing a trailer.
. Used for high speed or
competitive driving. .
Used for taxi, police, or delivery
service.
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Severe chart.
{Warning
Performing maintenance work can
be dangerous and can cause
serious injury. Perform
maintenance work only if the
required information, proper tools,
and equipment are available.
If they are not, see your dealer to
have a trained technician do the
work. See Doing Your Own
Service Work 0210.
Maintenance
Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
.
Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil 0213.
Once a Month
. Check the tire inflation
pressures. See Tire
Pressure 0249.
. Inspect the tires for wear. See
Tire Inspection 0254.
. Check the windshield washer
fluid level. See Washer
Fluid 0224.
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message displays, have the
engine oil and filter changed within
the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven
under the best conditions, the
engine oil life system may not
indicate the need for vehicle service
for up to a year.

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Index 337
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 307
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 35Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Third-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 251
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 250
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Terminology and Definitions . . 247
Uniform Tire QualityGrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Tires (cont'd)
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 260
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 200
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 200
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 275
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Transportation Program,
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 258
Universal Remote System . . . . . . 139Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 301
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . 132
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 113
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40