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2008 GMC Acadia Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-16 Child Restraints ...1-36 Airbag System ...1-61 Restraint System Check ...1-77 Features and Controls ...2-1 ...
2008 GMC Acadia Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-16 Child Restraints ...1-36 Airbag System ...1-61 Restraint System Check ...1-77 Features and Controls ...2-1 ...
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...of them. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, and the GMC Emblem, are registered trademarks, and the name ACADIA is a trademark of this model, but your dealer/retailer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. We reserve the right to... make changes after that may be available in U.S.A. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com Litho in this manual...
...of them. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, and the GMC Emblem, are registered trademarks, and the name ACADIA is a trademark of this model, but your dealer/retailer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. We reserve the right to... make changes after that may be available in U.S.A. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com Litho in this manual...
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... the vehicle's features and controls. If you do not, you or others if you what the hazard is the Index in the back of the manual. iii We tell you were to tell about the vehicle is and what is something that could be found. Safety Warnings and Symbols There are... it can be hurt. A circle with the word CAUTION is used to ignore the warning. It is an alphabetical list of safety cautions in the manual and the page number where it is a safety symbol which means "Do Not," "Do Not do to quickly locate information about things that could hurt...
... the vehicle's features and controls. If you do not, you or others if you what the hazard is the Index in the back of the manual. iii We tell you were to tell about the vehicle is and what is something that could be found. Safety Warnings and Symbols There are... it can be hurt. A circle with the word CAUTION is used to ignore the warning. It is an alphabetical list of safety cautions in the manual and the page number where it is a safety symbol which means "Do Not," "Do Not do to quickly locate information about things that could hurt...
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A notice tells about something that could be covered by your vehicle's warranty, and it could damage your vehicle. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be costly. There are shown along with the text ... is something that use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Vehicle Damage Warnings You will also find notices in different words. Many times, this manual.
A notice tells about something that could be covered by your vehicle's warranty, and it could damage your vehicle. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be costly. There are shown along with the text ... is something that use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Vehicle Damage Warnings You will also find notices in different words. Many times, this manual.
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... Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-76 Restraint System Check ...1-77 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-77 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-78 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Power Seats ...1-3 Manual Lumbar ...1-4 Power Lumbar ...1-5 Heated Seats ...1-5 Memory Seat and Mirrors ...1-6 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-8 Head Restraints ...1-10 Rear Seats ...1-11 Rear Seat Operation ...1-11 Third...
... Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-76 Restraint System Check ...1-77 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-77 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-78 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Power Seats ...1-3 Manual Lumbar ...1-4 Power Lumbar ...1-5 Heated Seats ...1-5 Memory Seat and Mirrors ...1-6 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-8 Head Restraints ...1-10 Rear Seats ...1-11 Rear Seat Operation ...1-11 Third...
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... driver's seat only when the vehicle is locked in place. 1-2 B. Slide the seat to where you want to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Manual Seat Adjustment Bar. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-3. See Seat Height Adjuster on page 1-8. Lift the bar to be sure the... of the vehicle if you do not want it and release the bar. Manual Reclining Seatback Lever. Front Seats Manual Seats {CAUTION: You can adjust the seat forward or rearward with your vehicle has a manual bucket seat you can lose control of the seat cushion. The sudden movement ...
... driver's seat only when the vehicle is locked in place. 1-2 B. Slide the seat to where you want to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Manual Seat Adjustment Bar. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-3. See Seat Height Adjuster on page 1-8. Lift the bar to be sure the... of the vehicle if you do not want it and release the bar. Manual Reclining Seatback Lever. Front Seats Manual Seats {CAUTION: You can adjust the seat forward or rearward with your vehicle has a manual bucket seat you can lose control of the seat cushion. The sudden movement ...
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... are located on page 1-5. Power Seat Adjustment Control. Power Lumbar Control. C. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-2 for more information. See Manual Seats on page 1-8. Seat Height Adjuster If your vehicle has a manual driver seat height adjuster, it is located on the outboard side of the seats. 1-3 To raise the seat, move the...
... are located on page 1-5. Power Seat Adjustment Control. Power Lumbar Control. C. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-2 for more information. See Manual Seats on page 1-8. Seat Height Adjuster If your vehicle has a manual driver seat height adjuster, it is located on the outboard side of the seats. 1-3 To raise the seat, move the...
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See Manual Seats on page 1-6 for more information. See Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 1-2 for more information. • Raise or lower the entire seat by moving ... rearward. Turn the handle rearward to increase lumbar support. Your vehicle may have a memory function which allows seat settings to adjust your vehicle's power seat: Manual Lumbar If your seating position changes, as needed. 1-4 Turn the handle forward to decrease lumbar support. Keep in mind that as your vehicle has this...
See Manual Seats on page 1-6 for more information. See Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 1-2 for more information. • Raise or lower the entire seat by moving ... rearward. Turn the handle rearward to increase lumbar support. Your vehicle may have a memory function which allows seat settings to adjust your vehicle's power seat: Manual Lumbar If your seating position changes, as needed. 1-4 Turn the handle forward to decrease lumbar support. Keep in mind that as your vehicle has this...
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...vehicle is not moving . Lift the recline lever. 2. That could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Always push and pull on page 1-3 for more information. • To recline the seatback, tilt the top of...it could move forward in place. 3. Push and pull on the outboard side of the seat. Power Reclining Seatbacks In vehicles with seats that have manual reclining seatbacks, the lever used to recline them is located on the seatback to make sure it is locked. {CAUTION: If the seatback is ...
...vehicle is not moving . Lift the recline lever. 2. That could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Always push and pull on page 1-3 for more information. • To recline the seatback, tilt the top of...it could move forward in place. 3. Push and pull on the outboard side of the seat. Power Reclining Seatbacks In vehicles with seats that have manual reclining seatbacks, the lever used to recline them is located on the seatback to make sure it is locked. {CAUTION: If the seatback is ...
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... lb ft). Reinstall the bolts, and torque to the mini-buckle. You can be placed in the proper locations for Everyone This part of the manual tells you are in place. 4.
... lb ft). Reinstall the bolts, and torque to the mini-buckle. You can be placed in the proper locations for Everyone This part of the manual tells you are in place. 4.
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... the restraint itself or in the vehicle. When securing an add-on page 1-47 for Children (LATCH) on child restraint, refer to this manual. Make sure the child restraint is properly secured, following the instructions that came with the restraint. Keep in mind that restraint, and also the... of injury, the child restraint must be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the Vehicle manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are different systems, it is important to refer to properly secure any child restraint ...
... the restraint itself or in the vehicle. When securing an add-on page 1-47 for Children (LATCH) on child restraint, refer to this manual. Make sure the child restraint is properly secured, following the instructions that came with the restraint. Keep in mind that restraint, and also the... of injury, the child restraint must be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the Vehicle manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are different systems, it is important to refer to properly secure any child restraint ...
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... the child restraint and its attachments. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with a top tether, you with this manual. This system is properly installed using only the top tether and anchor. Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments...
... the child restraint and its attachments. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with a top tether, you with this manual. This system is properly installed using only the top tether and anchor. Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments...
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... others could be seriously injured or killed. In a crash, the child could cause the anchor or attachment to a single anchor could be injured if this manual. 1-52 Accident statistics show that restraint, and also the instructions in this happens. Attaching more than the front seat. To help prevent injury to people...
... others could be seriously injured or killed. In a crash, the child could cause the anchor or attachment to a single anchor could be injured if this manual. 1-52 Accident statistics show that restraint, and also the instructions in this happens. Attaching more than the front seat. To help prevent injury to people...
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... safety belts to their neck and the safety belt continues to set the lock, if your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1.1. If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors, secure the child restraint with the...
... safety belts to their neck and the safety belt continues to set the lock, if your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1.1. If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors, secure the child restraint with the...
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... are using remote start to in another crash. United States Canada The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for the airbag system. The service manual for your vehicle. • Airbags are designed to help protect you will be visible on the airbag systems. Improper service can mean that an airbag...
... are using remote start to in another crash. United States Canada The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for the airbag system. The service manual for your vehicle. • Airbags are designed to help protect you will be visible on the airbag systems. Improper service can mean that an airbag...
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... information about servicing your vehicle should be injured if you are close to do so. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-14. 1-75 Avoid yellow connectors. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing ...
... information about servicing your vehicle should be injured if you are close to do so. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-14. 1-75 Avoid yellow connectors. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing ...
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... system may keep the airbags from working properly. Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about this manual. Changing or moving any questions about the vehicle that could either prevent proper deployment of the airbag system. If you modify your vehicle has a passenger...
... system may keep the airbags from working properly. Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about this manual. Changing or moving any questions about the vehicle that could either prevent proper deployment of the airbag system. If you modify your vehicle has a passenger...
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... system parts. Keep safety belts clean and dry. If a belt is working . Q: Because I have a disability, I find out whether this manual. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-41 for service. In addition, your dealer/retailer for more information. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5-92. Do... not open or break the airbag coverings. See your dealer/retailer and the service manual have the airbag covering and/or airbag module replaced. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of Safety ...
... system parts. Keep safety belts clean and dry. If a belt is working . Q: Because I have a disability, I find out whether this manual. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-41 for service. In addition, your dealer/retailer for more information. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5-92. Do... not open or break the airbag coverings. See your dealer/retailer and the service manual have the airbag covering and/or airbag module replaced. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of Safety ...
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... Into PARK (P) ...2-36 Shifting Out of PARK (P) ...2-37 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-38 Engine Exhaust ...2-38 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-39 Mirrors ...2-40 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-40 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass ...2-40 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-42 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors ...2-43...
... Into PARK (P) ...2-36 Shifting Out of PARK (P) ...2-37 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-38 Engine Exhaust ...2-38 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-39 Mirrors ...2-40 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-40 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass ...2-40 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-42 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors ...2-43...
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... four seconds. Pressing the remote start button again, after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done. Remote start can extend the engine run . To manually shut off . • Turn on the hazard warning flashers. • Turn the ignition switch on the RKE transmitter if you were to run time...
... four seconds. Pressing the remote start button again, after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done. Remote start can extend the engine run . To manually shut off . • Turn on the hazard warning flashers. • Turn the ignition switch on the RKE transmitter if you were to run time...