2021 GMC ACADIA engine

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Memory Seat
ButtonsF
Electric Parking Brake Switch/Instrument Panel Illumination Control Turn Signal Lever/
Exterior Lamp
Controls/IntelliBeam Button
FWindshield
Wipers Lever Engine
Start-Stop Button
Driver
Information Center
Power
Liftgate
Control
F
Cruise Control/
Forward Collision Alert
F/Heated
Steering WheelF Buttons
Power
Mirror/
Window
Controls
Audio Volume Controls (behind
steering wheel) Driver
Information Center
Controls/Voice Recognition Buttons
Audio Next-
Previous Favorite Station Controls (behind steering wheel) Steering
Wheel
Adjustment Lever
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Check Engine
Engine Oil Pr essure
Lane Keep Assist
Airbag Readiness
Cruise Control Set
Service Electric
Parking Brake
Traction Control/
StabiliTrak Active
Charging System
Security
Seat Belt Reminder
Brake System Warning
PARK Electric Parking Brake
Symbols

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Read your Owner’s Manual to
learn about the information being
relayed by the lights, gauges
and indicators on the instrument
cluster.
See Introduction in your
Owner’s Manual.
Infotainment System Touch Screen Infotainment
System Controls
Electronic Precision Shift
Transmission Controls Traction Select
Knob/Hill
Descent Button
F/
Lane Keep
Assist
F Button
Driver’s Heated/
Ventilated Seat Buttons
F
Auto Engine Stop-Start Disable/
Traction Control-
StabiliTrak/Hazard Warning Flashers/
Park Assist Buttons USB Ports/
Accessory
Power Outlet
Climate
Controls
Passenger’s
Heated/Ventilated Seat Buttons
F
IntelliBeam Lighting
Lights On Reminder
Antilock Brake System
Warning
Low Tire Pressure
Power Steering Warning
Vehicle Ahead
StabiliTrak Off
2 Passenger Seat Belt
Reminder
F Optional equipment

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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER (KEY FOB)
Lock
Press to lock all
doors.
Unlock
Press to unlock the
driver’s door. Press
again to unlock all
doors.
Power Liftgate
Press twice to open
or close the liftgate. Press once to stop
power liftgate operation.
Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle. The exterior lamps fla sh  and  the  horn 
chirps 3 times.
Press and hold to activate the alarm. Press
again to cancel the alarm.
Note: To change the remote lock, unlock, and
remote start settings, go to Settings > Vehicle
> Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Remote Vehicle StartF
Press and release the Lock button and then immediately press and hold the
button for at least 4 seconds to start
the engine from outside the vehicle. After
entering the vehicle, turn on the ignition.
• During a remote start, the engine will run for 15 minutes. Repeat these steps
to run the engine for an additional 15
minutes. A remote start can be extend-ed once.
• Press and hold the button until the parking lamps tu rn  off  to  c ancel  a remote start.
Remote Star t and Heated/ Ventilated
SeatsF: Select the remote start heated
and ventilated seat options in the Vehicle
Settings to have the heated or ventilated seats turn on during a remote start. The seat button indicators do not illuminate and the temperature of the unoccupied
seat may be reduced during a remote start.
The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors and liftgate without removing the
Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob) from your pocket or purse. The key fob must be
within 3 feet of the door being unlocked or within 3 feet of the liftgate.
KEYLESS UNLOCKING
With the key fob within range:
Press the button on the driver’s door handle to unlock the driver’s door; press it again within 5
seconds to unlock all doors.
Press the button on a passenger door handle to unlock all doors.
Press the touchpad on the liftgate handle to open the liftgate.
KEYLESS LOCKING
With the  ignition  off,  the  key  fob  removed  from  the  vehicle,  and  all  doors c losed: 
Press the button on any door handle to lock all doors immediately.
If Passive Locking is turned on in the Settings menu, all doors will lock automatically after a short delay.
Note: To change the keyless locking and unlocking settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start. See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
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KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob) must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.
STARTING THE ENGINE
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press
the brake pedal and then press the
ENGINE START/STOP button to start the
engine. The green indicator on the button
will illuminate.
Note: If the key fob battery is weak, place the key
fob in the pocket in the center console storage
area to enable the engine to start. Replace the
key fob battery as soon as possible.
STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF
Shift to Park and pres s the ENGINE START/STOP button to  tu rn  off  the  engine. 
Power will be available for 10 minutes to operate the audio system until the driver’s door is
opened and to operate the windows and sunroofF until any door is opened.
ACCESSORY MODE
 With the  engine  off  and  the  brake  pedal  NOT  depress ed,  press the  ENGINE START/STOP button to place the ignition system in the accessory mode. The amber indicator on the button will illuminate. See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
The fuel-saving s top/start  s ystem  au tomatically  tu rns off  the  engine,  referred  to  as an  Au to Stop, when the brake pedal is pressed and the vehicle is at a complete stop, if operating
conditions are met. In Auto Stop mode, the tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP. When
the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine will restart. After
parking the vehicle  and  tu rning  off  the  engine,  the  tac hometer  gau ge  will  read  OFF. 
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped if:
• A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.
• The engine or transmiss ion is not at the required operating temperature.
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low.
• The current climate control settings require the engine to run.
• The Auto Stop has reached the maximum allowed time.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START DISABLE
Press the $ Auto Stop
button on the center console when the engine is running to turn off the stop/start  s ystem.  The  bu tton  indic ator  is not  illu minated  when  the  s ystem  is off.
The system automatically turns on each time the vehicle is started.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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ELECTRONIC PRECISION SHIFT TRANSMISSION
The Electronic Precision Shift transmission control switches are located on the front c onsole. The selected gear position illuminates in red on the switch.
Park – Press the P button to shift to Park.
Reverse – Pull the R switch to shift to Reverse.
Neutral – Press the N button to shift to
Neutral.
Drive – Pull the D switch to shift to Drive.
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT MODE
Electronic Range Select Mode allows you to
choose the top gear limit. It can be used to
limit the vehicle’s speed when driving on a downhill grade or towing a trailer.
1. Press the L (Low) button.
2. Press the + (plus) or – (minus) button to increase or decrease the gear range available.
The current gear is displayed on the Driver Information Center.
If vehicle speed is too high or low for the requested gear, the shift will not occur.
AUTOMATED CAR WASH MODE
There are  different  proc edures for  plac ing  the  tra nsmission  in  Neu tral  with  the  engine  on  or off and if  the  driver  ex its the  vehicle.  Refer  to  you r  Owner’s Ma nual  for  eac h  proc edure.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC)
The DIC displays a variety of vehicle system information and warning messages.
DIC CONTROLS
Use the controls on the right side of the steer-
ing wheel to move through the DIC menus.
Press the or button to move between the display zones. Press the button to go back to the previous menu.
Press the or button to scroll through the menus.
Press the button to open a menu,

or to select or reset an item.
SELECT INFO PAGES
1. Use the controls to view the Options menu.
2. Scroll to display Info Pages. Press to view the pages.
3. Scroll through the list of items.
4. Press to select or deselect an item to display in the Info menu.
Uplevel displayF shown
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.

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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
1-888-881-3302 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the owner of a new GMC, you are automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside Assistance
program for u p  to  5  years /60,000  miles ,  whic hever  occ urs first,  at  no  ex pense  to  you .  GMC’s Roadside Assistance  toll- free  nu mber  is s taffed  by  a  team  of  tra ined  advis ors  who  are  available 24 hours a  day,  365  days a  year,  to  c ontact  a  s ervice  provider  for  light  s ervices (fuel delivery, ju mp-starts,  fla t  tire  and  loc k-outs)  or  ma ke  arrangements to  tow  you r  vehicle to the nearest GMC dealer for any repairs.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND ONSTAR®
If you have a current OnStar Safety & Security plan, push the blue OnStar button or red
Emergency button to get the help you need. An OnStar advisor will use GPS technology to
pinpoint your vehicle location and contact the nearest service provider.
To learn more about OnStar services, press the blue OnStar button, visit ons tar.com, call
1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827),  or  refer  to  you r  Owner’s Ma nual.
Get to know your vehicle inside and out with the GMC Owner Center. Check out personal -
ized information, including an online Owner’s Manual and helpful how-to videos, track your
service history and warranty status, manage your OnStar and Connected Services vehicle
plans, review your current Vehicle Diagnostics report (active service required) and more.
Create an account today at my.gmc.com.
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Download the myGMC app to your compatible smartphone (or device) and, if your vehicle is properly equipped,  you c an  s tart  or  tu rn  off  you r  engine,  loc k  or  u nlock  you r  doors ,  view  key diagnostic information, set parking information and more.
The app is available on select Apple and Android devices. Service availability, features and
functionality vary by vehicle, device and data plan. Device data connection required. Visit
onstar.com for more details. Download the mobile app from your compatible mobile device’s
app store.
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