2023 GMC ACADIA stop start

GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-16402009) - 2023 - CRC - 3/28/22
Vehicle Care 329
2. Open the door and open the hood of thevehicle.
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 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.
Appearance Care
Exterior Care
Locks
Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a
de-icing agent only when absolutely
necessary, and have the locks greased after
using. See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0343.
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it
often and out of direct sunlight.
Caution
Do not use petroleum-based, acidic,
or abrasive cleaning agents as they can
damage the vehicle's paint, metal,
or plastic parts. If damage occurs, it
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Approved cleaning products can
be obtained from your dealer. Follow all
manufacturer directions regarding correct
product usage, necessary safety
precautions, and appropriate disposal of
any vehicle care product.

GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-16402009) - 2023 - CRC - 3/28/22
Connected Services 369
Ensuring Security
.Change the default passwords for the
Wi-Fi hotspot and myGMC mobile
application. Make these passwords
different from each other and use a
combination of letters and numbers to
increase the security.
.Change the default name of the SSID
(Service Set Identifier). This is your
network’s name that is visible to other
wireless devices. Choose a unique name
and avoid family names or vehicle
descriptions.
Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped)
The vehicle may have a built-in Wi-Fi
hotspot that provides access to the Internet
and web content at 4G LTE speed. Up to
seven mobile devices can be connected.
A data plan is required. Use the in-vehicle
controls only when it is safe to do so. 1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot information, press
=to open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then select Wi-Fi
Hotspot. On some vehicles, touch Wi-Fi
or Wi-Fi Settings on the screen.
2. The Wi-Fi settings will display the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID), password, and on
some vehicles, the connection type (no Internet connection, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE), and
signal quality (poor, good, excellent). The
LTE icon shows connection to Wi-Fi. It is
possible that the icon may not illuminate
even though the vehicle has an active
connection.
3. To change the SSID or password, press
Qor call 1-888-4ONSTAR to connect
with an Advisor. On some vehicles, the
SSID and password can be changed in
the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
After initial set-up, your vehicle’s Wi-Fi
hotspot will connect automatically to your
mobile 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.

GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/-
Mexico-16402009) - 2023 - CRC - 3/28/22
380 Index
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
ShiftingInto Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Spare Tire Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Storage Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Storage (cont'd)
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Storage Areas Cargo Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .318
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Surround Vision System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
System Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Engine Air Filter Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Global Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Rear Cross Traffic Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Surround Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299, 300
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Sealant and Compressor Kit,
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294