2023 GMC ACADIA USB

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2. Touch an artist name to view a list of allalbums by the artist.
3. To select a song, touch All Songs or touch an album and then touch a song
from the list.
Songs: 1. Touch to display a list of all songs on the USB.
2. To begin playback, touch a song from the list.
Albums: 1. Touch to view the albums on the USB.
2. Touch the album to view a list of all songs on the album.
3. Touch a song from the list to begin playback.
Genres: 1. Touch to view the genres on the USB.
2. Touch a genre to view a list of artists.
3. Touch an artist to view albums by that artist.
4. Touch an album to view songs on the album.
5. Touch a song to start playback. Composers:
1. Touch to view the composers on the USB.
2. Touch a Composer to view a list of albums by that composer.
3. Touch an album or All Songs to view a list of songs.
4. Touch a song from the list to begin playback.
Folders: 1. Touch to view the directories on the USB.
2. Touch a folder to view a list of all files.
3. Touch a file from the list to begin playback.
Podcasts : Touch to view the podcasts on
the connected Apple device and get a list of
podcast episodes.
Audiobooks:
1. Touch to view the audiobooks stored on the Apple device.
2. Touch an audiobook to get a list of chapters.
3. Touch the chapter from the list to begin playback. File System and Naming
File systems supported by the USB may
include:
.FAT32
.NTFS
.HFS+
The songs, artists, albums, and genres are
taken from the file’s song information and
are only displayed if present. The radio
displays the file name as the track name if
the song information is not available.
Storing and Recalling Media Favorites
To store media favorites, touch Browse to
display a list of media types.
Touch one of the following Browse options
to save a favorite:
Playlists : Touch
Hnext to any playlist to
store the playlist as a favorite. Touch a
saved favorite to recall a favorite playlist.
The first song in the playlist begins to play.
Artists : Touch
Hnext to any artist to
store the artist as a favorite. Touch a saved
favorite to recall a favorite artist. The first
song in the artist list begins to play.

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Songs :TouchHnext to any song to store
the song as a favorite. Touch a saved
favorite to recall a favorite song.
Albums : Touch
Hnext to any album to
store the album as a favorite. Touch a saved
favorite to recall a favorite album. The first
song in the album list begins to play.
Genres : Touch
Hnext to any genre to
store the genre as a favorite. Touch a saved
favorite to recall a favorite genre. The first
song of the genre begins to play.
Podcasts : Touch
Hnext to any podcast to
store the podcast as a favorite. Touch a
saved favorite to recall a favorite podcast.
The podcast begins to play.
Audiobooks : Touch
Hnext to any
audiobook to store the audiobook as a
favorite. Touch a saved favorite to recall a
favorite audiobook. The first chapter in the
audiobook begins to play.
Media Playback and Mute
USB playback will be paused if the system is
muted. If the steering wheel mute control is
pressed again, playback will resume.
If the source is changed while in mute,
playback resumes and audio will unmute.
Auxiliary Jack
This vehicle may have an auxiliary input
jack. Possible auxiliary audio sources include:
.Laptop computer
.Audio music player
This jack is not an audio output. Do not
plug headphones into the auxiliary input
jack. Set up an auxiliary device while the
vehicle is in P (Park).
Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable from the
auxiliary device to the auxiliary input jack.
When a device is connected, the system can
play audio from the device over the vehicle
speakers.
If an auxiliary device has already been
connected, but a different source is currently
active, touch More and then touch AUX to
make the source active.
Shuffle and Browse are not available in the
AUX source menu.
Bluetooth Audio
Music may be played from a paired
Bluetooth device. See Bluetooth (Pairing and
Using a Phone) 0165 or
Bluetooth (Overview) 0164 for help pairing
a device. Volume and song selection may be
controlled by using the infotainment
controls or the mobile device. If Bluetooth is
selected and no volume is present, check the
volume setting on the infotainment system.
Music can be launched by touching
Bluetooth from the recent sources list on
the left of the display or by touching the
More option and then touching the
Bluetooth device.
To play music via Bluetooth:
1. Power on the device, and pair to connect the device.
2. Once paired, touch Audio from the Home Page, then touch Bluetooth from the
recent sources list on the left of the
display.
Bluetooth Sound Menu
See “Infotainment System Sound Menu”
under AM-FM Radio 0141.
Manage Bluetooth Devices
From the Home Page: 1. Touch Audio.
2. Touch Devices to add or delete devices.

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For Wired Phone Projection1. Download the Android Auto app to your smartphone from the Google Play store.
There is no app required for Apple
CarPlay.
2. Connect your Android phone or Apple iPhone by using the factory-provided
phone USB cable and plugging into a
USB data port. For best performance, it is
highly recommended to use the device’s
factory-provided USB cable, which should
be replaced after significant wear to
maintain connection quality. Aftermarket
or third-party cables may not work.
3. When the phone is first connected to activate Apple CarPlay or Android Auto,
accept the terms and conditions on both
the infotainment system and the phone.
4. Follow the instructions on the phone.
The Android Auto and Apple CarPlay icons
on the Home Page will illuminate depending
on the smartphone. Android Auto and/or
Apple CarPlay may automatically launch
upon USB connection. If not, touch the
Android Auto or Apple CarPlay icon on the
Home Page to launch.
Press
{on the center stack to return to the
Home Page. For Wireless Phone Projection
If equipped, verify your phone is wireless
compatible by visiting the Google Android
Auto or Apple CarPlay support page.
1. Download the Android Auto app to your smartphone from the Google Play store.
There is no app required for Apple
CarPlay.
2. For first time connection, there are two ways to set up wireless projection:
.Connect your Android phone or Apple
iPhone by using the factory-provided
phone USB cable and plugging into a
USB data port. For best performance,
it is highly recommended to use the
device’s factory-provided USB cable,
which should be replaced after
significant wear to maintain
connection quality. Aftermarket or
third-party cables may not work.
.Connecting the phone over Bluetooth.
See Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a
Phone) 0165 or
Bluetooth (Overview) 0164.
3. Make sure wireless is turned on the phone for wireless projection to work. 4. When the phone is first connected to
activate Apple CarPlay or Android Auto,
agree to the terms and conditions on
both the infotainment system and the
phone.
5. Follow the instructions on the phone.
The Android Auto and Apple CarPlay icons
on the Home Page will illuminate depending
on the smartphone. Android Auto and/or
Apple CarPlay may automatically launch
upon wireless connection. If not, touch the
Android Auto or Apple CarPlay icon on the
Home Page to launch.
Wireless Carplay and/or Wireless Android
Auto may experience occasional service
disruption due to outside Wi-Fi interference.
To disconnect the phones wireless
projection: 1. Select Settings from the Home Page.
2. Select Phones
3. Touch
4or the pencil icon next to the
phone to be disconnected.
4. Turn off Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
Press
{on the center stack to return to the
Home Page.

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FusesUsage
F17 Body Control Module 1
F18 Instrument Cluster/ Heads-Up Display
F19 –
F20 Rear Seat Entertainment F21 Body Control Module 4
F22 Infotainment USB Data/ Aux Jack
F23 Body Control Module 2
F24 USB Charger/Wireless Charging
F25 Park Aid/Electronic Transmission Range
System
F26 Communication Integration Module
F27 Video/Night Vision Module
F28 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Display
F29 Radio Fuses
Usage
F30 Steering Wheel Adjustment Controls
F31 Electronic Brake Control Module Electric Brake
Booster
F32 DC AC Inverter
F33 Driver Power Seat
F34 Passenger Power Seat F35 Battery IEC 1 Feed
F36 Electric Power Steering F37 Rear Seat Entertainment/USB
Charge/Wireless
Charging Module
F38 Body Control Module 8
F39 –
Circuit Breakers/ Minifuse Usage
F40 –
F41 –
F42 Auxiliary Power Outlet (CB)/Lighter (Minifuse)Rear Compartment Fuse Block
The rear compartment fuse block is behind a
trim panel on the driver side of the rear
storage compartment.

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378 Index
OnStar (cont'd)Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
P
ParkAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232, 235
Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Parking
Brake and P (Park) MechanismCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Parking or Backing
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Perchlorate Materials Requirements,
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Phone Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . 168
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164, 165
Port USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Positioning Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . .158
Program
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Proposition 65 Warning California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Proposition 65 Warning, California . . . . . . . 324
Publication Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 358
R
Radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Rear
Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . 237
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Recognition Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . 343

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Index 381
Tires (cont'd)Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . 308
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 309
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . 306
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Traction
Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrakLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . 218
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . 176
Trailer
Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . 356 Transporting
a Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
TTY Users Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Updates Map Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Using Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
VehicleAhead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Vehicle (cont'd)
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 95
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308