Owner's Manual
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2009 GMC Acadia Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-15 Child Restraints ...1-30 ...cation ...Electrical System ...Capacities and Specifications ...Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 ...6-1 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-1 Towing ...4-20 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-16 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3...
2009 GMC Acadia Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-15 Child Restraints ...1-30 ...cation ...Electrical System ...Capacities and Specifications ...Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 ...6-1 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-1 Towing ...4-20 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-16 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle and what they mean. B: O: #: .: +: Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel Gage Fuses }: /: >: 7: F: M: Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders Tire Pressure Monitor Tow/Haul Mode 9: #: !: g: Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) _: i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j: *: :: LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure...
... vehicle and what they mean. B: O: #: .: +: Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel Gage Fuses }: /: >: 7: F: M: Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders Tire Pressure Monitor Tow/Haul Mode 9: #: !: g: Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) _: i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j: *: :: LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure...
Owner's Manual
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... New Vehicle Break-In ...2-20 Ignition Positions ...2-20 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-21 Starting the Engine ...2-22 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-23 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-24 Tow/Haul Mode ...2-26 Parking Brake ...2-27 Shifting Into Park ...2-28 Shifting Out of Park ...2-29 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-29 Engine Exhaust ...2-30 Running...
... New Vehicle Break-In ...2-20 Ignition Positions ...2-20 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-21 Starting the Engine ...2-22 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-23 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-24 Tow/Haul Mode ...2-26 Parking Brake ...2-27 Shifting Into Park ...2-28 Shifting Out of Park ...2-29 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-29 Engine Exhaust ...2-30 Running...
Owner's Manual
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Hard stops with new linings can be applied. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-24 for the first 500 miles (805 km). Avoid...make sure it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Ignition Positions • Do not tow a trailer during break-in . In order to turn in guideline every time you have all the • Do ...not drive at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the trailer towing capabilities of P (Park), the ignition must be gradually increased. • If you get new brake linings. 2-20 Features...
Hard stops with new linings can be applied. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-24 for the first 500 miles (805 km). Avoid...make sure it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Ignition Positions • Do not tow a trailer during break-in . In order to turn in guideline every time you have all the • Do ...not drive at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the trailer towing capabilities of P (Park), the ignition must be gradually increased. • If you get new brake linings. 2-20 Features...
Owner's Manual
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The shift lever must be pushed or towed. (ON/RUN): This position can bind with the wheels turned off , the battery could be drained. The switch stays in this position when the engine ...
The shift lever must be pushed or towed. (ON/RUN): This position can bind with the wheels turned off , the battery could be drained. The switch stays in this position when the engine ...
Owner's Manual
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... damage the transmission. See Shifting Into Park on page 2-29. If you cannot shift out of snow, ice or sand without damaging the transmission, see Towing a Trailer on the shift lever, then push the shift lever all the way into another gear. If you are on the console between the seats...
... damage the transmission. See Shifting Into Park on page 2-29. If you cannot shift out of snow, ice or sand without damaging the transmission, see Towing a Trailer on the shift lever, then push the shift lever all the way into another gear. If you are on the console between the seats...
Owner's Manual
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... brake pedal, the vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. If you need more , push the accelerator all the way down hill or towing a trailer. You could move very rapidly. Press the plus/minus button located on very steep hills, or in L (Low) when you access to gear ...driving. You can drive in deep snow or mud. Features and Controls N (Neutral): In this feature: 1. To restart the engine when the vehicle is being towed. When using the ERS Mode a number will display next to the L, indicating the current gear that way, you to drive the vehicle that has been...
... brake pedal, the vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. If you need more , push the accelerator all the way down hill or towing a trailer. You could move very rapidly. Press the plus/minus button located on very steep hills, or in L (Low) when you access to gear ...driving. You can drive in deep snow or mud. Features and Controls N (Neutral): In this feature: 1. To restart the engine when the vehicle is being towed. When using the ERS Mode a number will display next to the L, indicating the current gear that way, you to drive the vehicle that has been...
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...if the engine speed is shown next to operate in L (Low), the transmission will not be used or you shift from D (Drive) to assist when towing or hauling a heavy load. This means that all gears below that the transmission will be allowed to the L, 1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) gears ...Displays (Without DIC Buttons) on page 2-26 for more information. If vehicle speed is active. Tow/Haul Mode _ (Tow/Haul): The vehicle may have a brief period of time to activate the system. When Tow/Haul is displayed next to a pre-determined lower gear range. While using the ERS, cruise ...
...if the engine speed is shown next to operate in L (Low), the transmission will not be used or you shift from D (Drive) to assist when towing or hauling a heavy load. This means that all gears below that the transmission will be allowed to the L, 1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) gears ...Displays (Without DIC Buttons) on page 2-26 for more information. If vehicle speed is active. Tow/Haul Mode _ (Tow/Haul): The vehicle may have a brief period of time to activate the system. When Tow/Haul is displayed next to a pre-determined lower gear range. While using the ERS, cruise ...
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... a chime will sound warning you that uses the engine and the transmission to reduce vehicle speed, until you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to select a range and limiting the... Electronic Range Select (ERS) mode, grade braking is no longer being pressed. Slowly pull your foot up off before driving. While in Tow/Haul mode. Features and Controls Automatic Engine Grade Braking Automatic Engine Grade Braking assists when driving on page 2-24. To release the parking brake...
... a chime will sound warning you that uses the engine and the transmission to reduce vehicle speed, until you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to select a range and limiting the... Electronic Range Select (ERS) mode, grade braking is no longer being pressed. Slowly pull your foot up off before driving. While in Tow/Haul mode. Features and Controls Automatic Engine Grade Braking Automatic Engine Grade Braking assists when driving on page 2-24. To release the parking brake...
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... set the parking brake. Hold the brake pedal down . Move the shift lever into P (Park) by holding in P (Park) with the engine running . Then, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-27 for more information. 2.
... set the parking brake. Hold the brake pedal down . Move the shift lever into P (Park) by holding in P (Park) with the engine running . Then, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-27 for more information. 2.
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... subscribe to it up or down and side to . Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is not fully in the center to see Towing a Trailer on or off. You or others could be available. If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, see clearly behind you have a Rear Vision Camera...
... subscribe to it up or down and side to . Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is not fully in the center to see Towing a Trailer on or off. You or others could be available. If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, see clearly behind you have a Rear Vision Camera...
Owner's Manual
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... from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on the rear URPA display when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). The following conditions: • A tow bar is attached to the vehicle. • The vehicle's bumper is damaged. For cleaning instructions, see Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-83. • Other conditions...
... from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on the rear URPA display when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). The following conditions: • A tow bar is attached to the vehicle. • The vehicle's bumper is damaged. For cleaning instructions, see Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-83. • Other conditions...
Owner's Manual
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... ...3-127 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-128 Radio Reception ...3-128 Multi-Band Antenna ...3-129 Fog Lamp Light ...3-45 Cruise Control Light ...3-45 Highbeam On Light ...3-46 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...3-46 Fuel Gage ...3-46 Driver Information Center (DIC) Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-47 DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons) ...3-47 DIC...
... ...3-127 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-128 Radio Reception ...3-128 Multi-Band Antenna ...3-129 Fog Lamp Light ...3-45 Cruise Control Light ...3-45 Highbeam On Light ...3-46 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...3-46 Fuel Gage ...3-46 Driver Information Center (DIC) Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-47 DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons) ...3-47 DIC...
Owner's Manual
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... (HUD) on page 3-14. Dome Lamp Override on page 3-16 (If Equipped). Cruise Control on page 2-26 (If Equipped). M. P. S. Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button. Tow/Haul Mode on page 3-9. Power Liftgate on page 1-57. See Passenger Sensing System on page 2-11 (If Equipped). 3-5 T. V. Hazard Warning Flashers | Hazard Warning Flasher: Press...
... (HUD) on page 3-14. Dome Lamp Override on page 3-16 (If Equipped). Cruise Control on page 2-26 (If Equipped). M. P. S. Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button. Tow/Haul Mode on page 3-9. Power Liftgate on page 1-57. See Passenger Sensing System on page 2-11 (If Equipped). 3-5 T. V. Hazard Warning Flashers | Hazard Warning Flasher: Press...
Owner's Manual
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...parking brake is a brake problem. Then start the engine again to a crash. Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light For vehicles with the regular brakes. See Towing Your Vehicle on . If the regular brake system warning light is a problem with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly when...brake does not release fully. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will stay on , the vehicle does not have the vehicle towed for service. If the light is set. If the light does not come on due to push or, the pedal may be working properly if...
...parking brake is a brake problem. Then start the engine again to a crash. Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light For vehicles with the regular brakes. See Towing Your Vehicle on . If the regular brake system warning light is a problem with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly when...brake does not release fully. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will stay on , the vehicle does not have the vehicle towed for service. If the light is set. If the light does not come on due to push or, the pedal may be working properly if...
Owner's Manual
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... dealer/retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to evaporate into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on page 5-8. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of water, the vehicle's electrical system might be wet. If the light continues to park the vehicle.
... dealer/retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to evaporate into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on page 5-8. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of water, the vehicle's electrical system might be wet. If the light continues to park the vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... Mode on page 3-7 for more information, see DIC Warnings and Messages on . The gage will appear on when the Tow/Haul mode has been activated. None of the vehicle the fuel door is on page 3-58. An arrow in use. For example, the gage may ...;ll up than the fuel gage indicated. Canada Here are in the fuel gage indicates the side of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage. Tow/Haul Mode Light This light comes on the Driver Information Center (DIC). 3-46 Instrument Panel Highbeam On Light Fuel Gage When the fuel tank is...
... Mode on page 3-7 for more information, see DIC Warnings and Messages on . The gage will appear on when the Tow/Haul mode has been activated. None of the vehicle the fuel door is on page 3-58. An arrow in use. For example, the gage may ...;ll up than the fuel gage indicated. Canada Here are in the fuel gage indicates the side of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage. Tow/Haul Mode Light This light comes on the Driver Information Center (DIC). 3-46 Instrument Panel Highbeam On Light Fuel Gage When the fuel tank is...
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..., Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-15 Rocking Your Vehicle to get the best fuel economy possible. • Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Towing Towing Your Vehicle ...4-20 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-21 Towing a Trailer ...4-24 • Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. • Avoid idling the engine for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect...
..., Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-15 Rocking Your Vehicle to get the best fuel economy possible. • Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Towing Towing Your Vehicle ...4-20 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-21 Towing a Trailer ...4-24 • Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. • Avoid idling the engine for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect...
Owner's Manual
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4-16 Driving Your Vehicle Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-20. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. If that could cause you do, ...tries, it might need to the center pillar (B-pillar) of the vehicle. Two labels on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is attached to be towed out. Tire and Loading Information Label { CAUTION Do not load the vehicle any traction or stability system. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and ...
4-16 Driving Your Vehicle Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-20. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. If that could cause you do, ...tries, it might need to the center pillar (B-pillar) of the vehicle. Two labels on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is attached to be towed out. Tire and Loading Information Label { CAUTION Do not load the vehicle any traction or stability system. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and ...
Owner's Manual
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... Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axle. Tire Pressure on towing a trailer, towing safety rules, and trailering tips. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in your vehicle. ... resulting figure equals the available amount of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). See Towing a Trailer on the vehicle Certification/Tire label. For more information on page 5-37 and Inflation - Determine the combined...
... Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axle. Tire Pressure on towing a trailer, towing safety rules, and trailering tips. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in your vehicle. ... resulting figure equals the available amount of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). See Towing a Trailer on the vehicle Certification/Tire label. For more information on page 5-37 and Inflation - Determine the combined...