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GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 25
Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent features;
however, they do not make the vehicle
impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system.
The indicator light, on the instrument panel
near the windshield, indicates the status of
the system.
Off :Alarm system is disarmed.
On Solid : Vehicle is secured during the
delay to arm the system. Fast Flash :
Vehicle is unsecured. A door, the
hood, or the liftgate is open.
Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Close the liftgate and the hood. Turn off
the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle in one of three ways:
.Use the RKE transmitter.
.Use the Keyless Access system.
.With a door open, press the
inside
Q.
3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm, and the indicator light will begin to
slowly flash indicating the alarm system
is operating. Pressing
Qon the RKE
transmitter a second time will bypass
the 30-second delay and immediately
arm the alarm system.
The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the
doors are locked with the key.
If the driver door is opened without first
unlocking with the RKE transmitter, the horn
will chirp and the lights will flash to indicate
pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started, or the door is not unlocked by pressing
K
on the RKE transmitter during the 10-second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated.
The alarm will also be activated if a
passenger door, the liftgate, or the hood is
opened without first disarming the system.
When the alarm is activated, the turn
signals flash and the horn sounds for about
30 seconds. The alarm system will then
re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized
event.
Disarming the Alarm System
To disarm the alarm system or turn off the
alarm if it has been activated:
.PressKon the RKE transmitter.
.Unlock the vehicle using the Keyless
Access system.
.Start the vehicle.
To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
.Lock the vehicle after all occupants have
left the vehicle and all doors are closed.
.Always unlock a door with the RKE
transmitter or use the Keyless Access
system.
Unlocking the driver door with the key will
not disarm the system or turn off the alarm.

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Climate Controls 197
SYNC button will be lit. Adjust the rear
climate control temperature to change the
linked temperature. The SYNC button
turns off.
Rear Control Lockout :Touch Rear Control
Lockout on the display to lock or unlock
control of the rear climate control system
from the front seat. When locked the rear
climate control cannot be adjusted from the
rear climate controls.
Automatic Operation
AUTO : Touch AUTO or Rear Auto on the
display to automatically control air delivery
and fan speed. A is indicated in the display
when automatic operation is active. If any
of the climate control settings are manually
adjusted, this cancels full automatic
operation.
The display only indicates climate control
functions when the system is in rear
independent mode. When SYNC is active the
display is not shown.
Manual Operation
9: Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise, or touch and hold the fan
control on the display to increase or
decrease the fan speed. TEMP :
Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise, or touch and hold the
temperature controls on the display to
adjust the rear passenger temperature. If
SYNC is lit, the rear climate temperature is
linked to the driver temperature setting.
Y/\/Yor MODE : Touch the desired
mode button on the display or press MODE
on the rear climate controls to change the
direction of the airflow in the rear seating
area. Repeatedly touch MODE until the
desired mode appears on the display.
MorL: If equipped, pressMorLto
heat the left or right outboard seat. See
Heated Rear Seats 046.
Air Vents
To adjust the center and side air outlets on
the instrument panel, use the slider switch
in the center of the outlet to change the
direction of the airflow and also to shut off
the airflow.
There may be outlets overhead in the rear
passenger area; adjust as needed.
Keep all outlets open whenever possible for
best system performance.
Operation Tips
.Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from
the air inlets at the base of the
windshield that can block the flow of air
into the vehicle.
.Clear snow off the hood to improve
visibility and help decrease moisture
drawn into the vehicle.
.Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors
can adversely affect the performance of
the system.
.Keep the path under all seats clear of
objects to help circulate the air inside the
vehicle more effectively.
.If fogging reoccurs while inYor\
modes with mild temperature throughout
the vehicle, turn on the air conditioner to
reduce windshield fogging.
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The passenger compartment air filter
reduces dust, pollen, and other airborne
irritants from outside air that is pulled into
the vehicle. The filter will need to be
replaced periodically. See Maintenance
Schedule 0348.

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216 Driving and Operating
.The transmission is shifted out of
D (Drive) to any gear other than P (Park).
.Certain driver modes have been selected.
SeeDriver Mode Control 0229.
.The vehicle is on a steep hill or grade.
.The driver door has been opened or driver
seat belt has been unbuckled.
.The hood has been opened.
.The Auto Stop has reached the maximum
allowed time.
Auto Stop/Start Disable Switch
The automatic engine Stop/Start feature can
be disabled and enabled by pressing
h.
Auto Stop/Start is enabled each time you
start the vehicle. When the
hindicator is illuminated, the
system is enabled.
Engine Heater
The engine heater can provide easier
starting and better fuel economy during
engine warm-up in cold weather conditions
at or below −18 °C (0 °F). Vehicles with an
engine heater should be plugged in at least
four hours before starting. An internal
thermostat in the plug-end of the cord may
exist, which will prevent engine heater
operation at temperatures above −18 °
C (0 °F).
{Warning
Do not plug in the engine block heater
while the vehicle is parked in a garage or
under a carport. Property damage or
personal injury may result. Always park
the vehicle in a clear open area away
from buildings or structures.
To Use the Engine Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Check the heater cord for damage. If it is damaged, do not use it. See your dealer
for a replacement. Inspect the cord for
damage yearly.
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Vehicle Care 271
This vehicle has an airbag system. Before
attempting to do your own service work,
seeServicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
0 64.
If equipped with remote vehicle start, open
the hood before performing any service
work to prevent remote starting the vehicle
accidentally. See Remote Vehicle Start 014.
Keep a record with all parts receipts and list
the mileage and the date of any service
work performed. See Maintenance Records
0 359.
Caution
Even small amounts of contamination can
cause damage to vehicle systems. Do not
allow contaminants to contact the fluids,
reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
Hood
{Warning
For vehicles with auto engine stop/start,
turn the vehicle off before opening the
hood. If the vehicle is on, the engine will
start when the hood is opened. You or
others could be injured.
{Warning
Components under the hood can get hot
from running the engine. To help avoid
the risk of burning unprotected skin,
never touch these components until they
have cooled, and always use a glove or
towel to avoid direct skin contact.
Clear any snow from the hood before
opening.
To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release lever with the
isymbol. It is on the lower left side
of the instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary release lever under the
front center of the hood. Push the
secondary hood release lever to the right
to release.
3. After you have partially lifted the hood, the gas strut system will automatically
lift the hood and hold it in the fully
open position.
To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly, and all tools are
removed.
2. Pull the hood down until the strut system is no longer holding up the hood.
3. Allow the hood to fall. Check to make sure the hood is latched completely.
Repeat this process with additional force
if necessary.
{Warning
Do not drive the vehicle if the hood is
not latched completely. The hood could
open fully, block your vision, and cause a
crash. You or others could be injured.
Always close the hood completely before
driving.

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284 Vehicle Care
Engine Overheating
The vehicle has several indicators to warn of
the engine overheating.
There is an engine coolant temperature
gauge on the instrument cluster. SeeEngine
Coolant Temperature Gauge 0105. The
vehicle may also display a message on the
Driver Information Center (DIC).
If the decision is made not to lift the hood
when this warning appears, get service help
right away. See Roadside Assistance Program
0 368.
If the decision is made to lift the hood,
make sure the vehicle is parked on a level
surface. Then check to see if the engine
cooling fan is running. If the engine is
overheating, the fan should be running. If it
is not, do not continue to run the engine.
Have the vehicle serviced.
Caution
Do not run the engine if there is a leak
in the engine cooling system. This can
cause a loss of all coolant and can
damage the system and vehicle. Have
any leaks fixed right away.
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine
Compartment
{Warning
Steam and scalding liquids from a hot
cooling system are under pressure.
Turning the pressure cap, even a little,
can cause them to come out at high
speed and you could be burned. Never
turn the cap when the cooling system,
including the pressure cap, is hot. Wait
for the cooling system and pressure cap
to cool.
If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine
Compartment
If an engine overheat warning is displayed
but no steam can be seen or heard, the
problem may not be too serious. Sometimes
the engine can get a little too hot when the
vehicle:
.Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
.Stops after high-speed driving.
.Idles for long periods in traffic. If the overheat warning is displayed with no
sign of steam:
1. Turn the air conditioning off.
2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan
speed. Open the windows as necessary.
3. When it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral), and
let the engine idle.
If the engine coolant temperature gauge is
no longer in the overheated area, the
vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the
vehicle slowly for about 10 minutes. Keep a
safe distance from the vehicle in front. If the
warning does not come back on, continue to
drive normally and have the cooling system
checked for proper fill and function.
If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and
park the vehicle right away.
If there is no sign of steam, idle the engine
for three minutes while parked. If the
warning is still displayed, turn off the
engine until it cools down.

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Vehicle Care 289
Rear Wiper Blade Replacement
To remove the wiper blade:1. Lift the wiper arm away from the window. The rear wiper arm will only lift
off the glass at a small angle to allow
for wiper blade removal. The rear wiper
arm will not lock in a service up position
so care should be taken when replacing
the rear wiper blade.
2. Push the release lever to disengage thehook and push the wiper arm toward the
center of the vehicle and out of the
blade assembly.
3. Push the new blade assembly securely on the wiper arm until the release lever
clicks into place.
Windshield Replacement
Driver Assistance Systems
If the windshield needs to be replaced and
the vehicle is equipped with a front camera
sensor for the Driver Assistance Systems, a
GM replacement windshield is
recommended. The replacement windshield
must be installed according to GM
specifications for proper alignment. If it is
not, these systems may not work properly,
they may display messages, or they may
not work at all. See your dealer for proper
windshield replacement.
Gas Strut(s)
This vehicle is equipped with gas strut(s) to
provide assistance in lifting and holding
open the hood/trunk/liftgate system in full
open position.
{Warning
If the gas struts that hold open the hood,
trunk, and/or liftgate fail, you or others
could be seriously injured. Take the
vehicle to your dealer for service
immediately. Visually inspect the gas
struts for signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage periodically. Check to make sure
the hood/trunk/liftgate is held open with
enough force. If struts are failing to hold
the hood/trunk/liftgate, do not operate.
Have the vehicle serviced.
Caution
Do not apply tape or hang any objects
from gas struts. Also do not push down
or pull on gas struts. This may cause
damage to the vehicle.
See Maintenance Schedule 0348.

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Vehicle Care 337
Dolly Towing
Driving onto a Dolly1. 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.
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.
Towing the Vehicle from the Rear

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Index 389
Fuel (cont'd)Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 293
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 298
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Engine Oil Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Gauges (cont'd)
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 97
Gear Shifting Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . 161
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Guidance
Problems with the Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . 134
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Headlamps (cont'd)
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . 42
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192, 196
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Hill Descent Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . 49
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192, 196
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If the System Needs Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Indicator Pedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112