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GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-13687875) - 2020 - CRC - 10/28/19
340 Vehicle Care
Dinghy Towing
Caution
If the vehicle is towed with all four
wheels on the ground, the
drivetrain components could be
damaged. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not tow the vehicle
with all four wheels on the
ground.
The vehicle is neither designed nor
intended to be towed with all four
wheels on the ground. If the vehicle must be towed, a dolly should be
used. See the following information
on dolly towing.
Dolly Towing
Driving onto a Dolly
1. Park the vehicle on level ground in front of the dolly and
turn the vehicle off.
2. Make sure the parking brake is released.
3. Press and hold ENGINE START/STOP with your foot off
the brake for five seconds. 4. Hold the brake pedal and press
the parking brake switch for
15 seconds until the service
parking brake light flashes.
5. While the service parking brake light is still flashing, remove
your foot from the brake pedal
and release the parking brake
switch.
6. Immediately press and release the parking brake switch again
while the service park brake
light is still flashing.
7. Start the vehicle and drive onto the dolly.
8. Place the vehicle in P (Park).
9. Turn off the vehicle.
10. Open the hood.
11. Exit the vehicle and secure the vehicle onto the dolly.
12. Disconnect the negative (–) terminal connector from the
12-volt battery.
13. Close the hood of the vehicle.

GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
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Vehicle Care 341
Removing the Vehicle from a Dolly1. Make sure the vehicle is secured to the dolly.
2. Open the door and open the hood of the vehicle.
3. Connect the negative (–) terminal connector from the
12-volt battery.
4. Press and hold ENGINE START/STOP with your foot off
the brake for five seconds.
5. Hold the brake pedal and press the parking brake switch for
five seconds until the parking
brake light flashes.
6. Turn the vehicle off.
7. Unsecure the vehicle and remove it from the dolly.
8. Do not drive in Service Mode with the parking brake set.Towing the Vehicle from
the RearCaution
Towing the vehicle from the rear
could damage it. Also, repairs
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Never have the
vehicle towed from the rear.
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear.

GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-13687875) - 2020 - CRC - 10/28/19
Service and Maintenance 359
Additional
Maintenance and Care
Your vehicle is an important
investment and caring for it properly
may help to avoid future costly
repairs. To maintain vehicle
performance, additional
maintenance services may be
required.
It is recommended that your dealer
perform these services—their
trained dealer technicians know
your vehicle best. Your dealer can
also perform a thorough
assessment with a multi-point
inspection to recommend when your
vehicle may need attention.
The following list is intended to
explain the services and conditions
to look for that may indicate
services are required. Battery
The 12-volt battery supplies power
to start the engine and operate any
additional electrical accessories.
.
To avoid break-down or failure to
start the vehicle, maintain a
battery with full cranking power.
. Trained dealer technicians have
the diagnostic equipment to test
the battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.
Belts
. Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of
cracking or splitting.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the belts and
recommend adjustment or
replacement when necessary. Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are
crucial to safe driving.
.
Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the brakes and
recommend quality parts
engineered for the vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved
fluids protect the vehicle’s systems
and components. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0362 for GM approved
fluids.
. Engine oil and windshield
washer fluid levels should be
checked at every fuel fill.
. Instrument cluster lights may
come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be
filled.

GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
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392 Connected Services
devices. Manage data usage by
turning Wi-Fi on or off on your
mobile device, using the myGMC
mobile app, or by contacting an
OnStar Advisor. On some vehicles,
Wi-Fi can also be managed from the
Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
MyGMC Mobile App (If Available)
Download the myGMC mobile app
to compatible Apple and Android
smartphones. GMC users can
access the following services from a
smartphone:
.Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped
with automatic locks.
. Activate the horn and lamps.
. Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil
life, or tire pressure,
if factory-equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
. Send destinations to the vehicle.
. Locate the vehicle on a map
(U.S. market only). .
Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot
on/off, manage settings, and
monitor data consumption,
if equipped.
. Locate a dealer and schedule
service.
. Request roadside assistance.
. Set a parking reminder with pin
drop, take a photo, make a note,
and set a timer.
. Connect with GMC on social
media.
Features are subject to change. For
myGMC mobile app information and
compatibility, see my.gmc.com.
An active OnStar or connected
service plan may be required.
A compatible device,
factory-installed remote start, and
power locks are required. Data rates
apply. See www.onstar.com for
details and system limitations.
Remote Services
Contact an OnStar Advisor to
unlock the doors or sound the horn
and flash the lamps.
Marketplace
OnStar Advisors can provide offers
from restaurants and retailers on
your route, help locate hotels,
or book a room. These services
vary by market.
Diagnostics
By monitoring and reporting on the
vehicle's key systems, OnStar
Advanced Diagnostics, if equipped,
provides a way to keep up on
maintenance. Capabilities vary by
model. See www.onstar.com for
details and system limitations.
Features are subject to change. For
updates on feature capabilities, see
my.gmc.com. Message and data
rates may apply.

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394 Index
Assistance Program,Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 227
Auto Stop
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Automatic Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . 234
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
B
BatteryExterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Battery - North America . . . . 283, 335
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 285 Brake
Electric Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 129
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 AutomaticEmergency (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Braking System Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . 236
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 190
Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 California
Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .260, 283, 335,
Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Management System . . . . . . . . . 101
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 3
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . 99
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Charging
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 127
Check
Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children . . . . . 79
Lower Anchors and Tethersfor Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

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402 Index
ShiftingInto Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 238
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Spare Tire
Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Special Application Services . . . . 358
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Storage Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Storage Areas Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Storage Areas (cont'd)
Cargo Management
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 98
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Engine Air Filter Life . . . . . . . . . . 273
Forward CollisionAlert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164, 383
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 373
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 30Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Third-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305, 306
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 308
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 307
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Sealant andCompressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Sealant and Compressor Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Terminology and Definitions . . 302