GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-15170041) - 2022 - CRC - 10/6/21
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle
model names, and vehicle body designs
appearing in this manual including, but not
limited to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the GMC
Truck Emblem, ACADIA, and DENALI are
trademarks and/or service marks of General
Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,
or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute
the name“General Motors of Canada
Company” for GMC wherever it appears in
this manual.
This manual describes features that may or
may not be on the vehicle because of
optional equipment that was not purchased
on the vehicle, model variants, country
specifications, features/applications that may
not be available in your region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner’s
manual, including changes in standard or
optional content.
Refer to the purchase documentation
relating to your specific vehicle to confirm
the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick
reference.Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be obtained
from your dealer, at www.helminc.com,
or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide
en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à
l'adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
Litho in U.S.A.
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Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 360
Service Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front corner of
the instrument panel, on the driver side of
the vehicle. It can be seen through the
windshield from outside. The Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) also appears on
the Vehicle Certification label and certificates
of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is the
engine code. This code identifies the
vehicle's engine, specifications, and
replacement parts. See“Engine
Specifications” underCapacities and
Specifications 0361 for the vehicle's
engine code.
Service Parts Identification
There may be a large barcode on the
certification label on the center pillar that
you can scan for the following information:
.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.Model designation
.Paint information
.Production options
If there is not a large barcode on this label,
then you will find this same information on
a label under the load floor, inside the cargo
storage shelf unit.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
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Technical Data 361
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants0356 for more
information.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See yourdealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System*
I2.0L L4 Engine 9.0 L 9.5 qt
I2.0L L4 Engine with Rear HVAC 10.6 L 11.2 qt
I3.6L V6 Engine 10.6 L 11.2 qt
I3.6L V6 Engine with Rear HVAC 12.0 L 12.7 qt
I3.6L V6 Engine with Heavy Duty Cooling System 10.5 L 11.1 qt
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Technical Data 363
Engine Specifications
EngineVIN CodeTransmission Spark Plug Gap
2.0L L4 Engine (LSY) 4Automatic 0.65–0.75 mm (0.026–0.030 in)
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) SAutomatic 0.80–0.90 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Spark plug gaps are preset by the manufacturer. Re-gapping the spark plug is not recommended and can damage the spark plug.