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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 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-18 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-21 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle...Aiming ...5-45 Bulb Replacement ...5-45 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-47 Tires ...5-48 Appearance Care ...5-89 Vehicle Identification ...5-98 Electrical System ...5-99 Capacities and Specifications ...5-107 Maintenance Schedule ...
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 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-18 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-21 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle...Aiming ...5-45 Bulb Replacement ...5-45 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-47 Tires ...5-48 Appearance Care ...5-89 Vehicle Identification ...5-98 Electrical System ...5-99 Capacities and Specifications ...5-107 Maintenance Schedule ...
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.... 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 Canada Limited" for quick reference. Part No. 15861574 A First Printing ii © 2007... General Motors Corporation. We reserve the right to make changes after that may be offered or your dealer/retailer or from your vehicle...
.... 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 Canada Limited" for quick reference. Part No. 15861574 A First Printing ii © 2007... General Motors Corporation. We reserve the right to make changes after that may be offered or your dealer/retailer or from your vehicle...
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Pictures and words work together to help avoid or reduce the hazard. We tell you were to quickly locate information about the vehicle's features and controls. A circle with the word CAUTION is in this book. It is an alphabetical list of safety cautions in the manual and the ... tell about things that could be found. Please read the owner manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle to learn about the vehicle is something that could hurt you or others could hurt you do this" or "Do Not let this Manual Many people read these...
Pictures and words work together to help avoid or reduce the hazard. We tell you were to quickly locate information about the vehicle's features and controls. A circle with the word CAUTION is in this book. It is an alphabetical list of safety cautions in the manual and the ... tell about things that could be found. Please read the owner manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle to learn about the vehicle is something that could hurt you or others could hurt you do this" or "Do Not let this Manual Many people read these...
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...there is something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this manual. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be covered by your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that could ...damage your vehicle's warranty, and it could be costly. Symbols are also warning labels on the vehicle which use symbols instead of text. iv The notice tells...
...there is something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this manual. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be covered by your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that could ...damage your vehicle's warranty, and it could be costly. Symbols are also warning labels on the vehicle which use symbols instead of text. iv The notice tells...
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... Airbag Restrain? ...1-68 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-69 Passenger Sensing System ...1-70 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-75 Adding Equipment to Your 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...
... Airbag Restrain? ...1-68 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-69 Passenger Sensing System ...1-70 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-75 Adding Equipment to Your 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...
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...seat is locked in place. 1-2 Manual Seat Adjustment Bar. Manual Reclining Seatback Lever. A. Lift the bar to . Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is moving . C. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-3. See Seat Height Adjuster on page 1-8. Driver Seat Height Adjuster. Slide the seat to adjust a manual... driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . Try to move the seat with the bar located under the front of the vehicle if you try to where you do not want it and release the bar. B. The ...
...seat is locked in place. 1-2 Manual Seat Adjustment Bar. Manual Reclining Seatback Lever. A. Lift the bar to . Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is moving . C. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-3. See Seat Height Adjuster on page 1-8. Driver Seat Height Adjuster. Slide the seat to adjust a manual... driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . Try to move the seat with the bar located under the front of the vehicle if you try to where you do not want it and release the bar. B. The ...
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... lever downward repeatedly until the seat is at the desired height. Power Seat Adjustment Control. Power Lumbar Control. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-5. If the vehicle has power seats, the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats. 1-3 Seat Height Adjuster If your... vehicle has a manual driver seat height adjuster, it is located on the outboard side of the seat. See Manual Seats on page 1-2 for more information. Power ...
... lever downward repeatedly until the seat is at the desired height. Power Seat Adjustment Control. Power Lumbar Control. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-5. If the vehicle has power seats, the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats. 1-3 Seat Height Adjuster If your... vehicle has a manual driver seat height adjuster, it is located on the outboard side of the seat. See Manual Seats on page 1-2 for more information. Power ...
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...have additional features to be saved and recalled. See Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 1-6 for more information. Your vehicle may during long trips, so should the position of your vehicle has this feature, the handle is located on page 1-2 for more information. • Raise or lower the ...; Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the seatback. Your vehicle may have a memory function which allows seat settings to adjust your vehicle's power seat: Manual Lumbar If your lumbar support. See Manual Seats on the inboard side of the control...
...have additional features to be saved and recalled. See Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 1-6 for more information. Your vehicle may during long trips, so should the position of your vehicle has this feature, the handle is located on page 1-2 for more information. • Raise or lower the ...; Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the seatback. Your vehicle may have a memory function which allows seat settings to adjust your vehicle's power seat: Manual Lumbar If your lumbar support. See Manual Seats on the inboard side of the control...
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... transmitter, the front heated seats will be running. • To increase lumbar support, press and hold the front of the control. See "Remote Vehicle Start" under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the heated seat and seatback. To turn the heated seat feature back on, press the...seat may need to turn off . J (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press this button to adjust the lumbar support whenever you change your vehicle has remote vehicle start and is cold outside. Release the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of heat selected: three for high, two for...
... transmitter, the front heated seats will be running. • To increase lumbar support, press and hold the front of the control. See "Remote Vehicle Start" under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the heated seat and seatback. To turn the heated seat feature back on, press the...seat may need to turn off . J (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press this button to adjust the lumbar support whenever you change your vehicle has remote vehicle start and is cold outside. Release the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of heat selected: three for high, two for...
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To recall the memory positions, the vehicle must be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2. You will move to the position previously stored. Adjust the driver's seat, including the ... the desired driving position. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps let you know that the position has been stored. Memory Seat and Mirrors Your vehicle may have the ability to save your positions in PARK (P).
To recall the memory positions, the vehicle must be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2. You will move to the position previously stored. Adjust the driver's seat, including the ... the desired driving position. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps let you know that the position has been stored. Memory Seat and Mirrors Your vehicle may have the ability to save your positions in PARK (P).
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...one of the power seat controls, memory buttons, or power mirror buttons. If this feature is removed. For programming information, see your vehicle with the remote recall memory feature on the driver's door panel between buttons 1 and 2. To stop working. See "EASY EXIT SEAT" under ...page 3-75 for two seconds, after the obstruction is located on causes automatic seat and mirror adjustment. See "MEMORY SEAT RECALL" under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-75 for the memory seat feature can be recalled by pressing the exit button. Then try recalling ...
...one of the power seat controls, memory buttons, or power mirror buttons. If this feature is removed. For programming information, see your vehicle with the remote recall memory feature on the driver's door panel between buttons 1 and 2. To stop working. See "EASY EXIT SEAT" under ...page 3-75 for two seconds, after the obstruction is located on causes automatic seat and mirror adjustment. See "MEMORY SEAT RECALL" under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-75 for the memory seat feature can be recalled by pressing the exit button. Then try recalling ...
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...lever. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to the person sitting there. Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you do the following : 1. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked..., it could cause injury to make sure it is not moving . In vehicles with seats that have power reclining seatbacks, the control used to an upright position, do the following : 1. To return the seatback to operate ...
...lever. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to the person sitting there. Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you do the following : 1. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked..., it could cause injury to make sure it is not moving . In vehicles with seats that have power reclining seatbacks, the control used to an upright position, do the following : 1. To return the seatback to operate ...
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...a crash, you could cause serious internal injuries. Do not have the seatback upright. Even if you buckle up over your vehicle is moving. 1-9 For proper protection when the vehicle is in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. The shoulder belt cannot do its job either. The lap belt ...belt forces would be dangerous. Then sit well back in motion, have a seatback reclined if your abdomen. {CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in front of you. In a crash, the belt could go into it will be in motion can be there, not at your pelvic bones.
...a crash, you could cause serious internal injuries. Do not have the seatback upright. Even if you buckle up over your vehicle is moving. 1-9 For proper protection when the vehicle is in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. The shoulder belt cannot do its job either. The lap belt ...belt forces would be dangerous. Then sit well back in motion, have a seatback reclined if your abdomen. {CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in front of you. In a crash, the belt could go into it will be in motion can be there, not at your pelvic bones.
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To fold the seatback: 1. Pull up on the release lever located on the back of the vehicle, or by using a key in the seat. 1-14 To return the seatback to lay flat. Raise the seatback into the headliner. Disconnect the rear ...safety belt mini-latch, using the pullstrap from inside the vehicle. 2. The headrest must be locked into place before sitting in the slot on or under the seat. 3. Push the seatback forward to the seating position...
To fold the seatback: 1. Pull up on the release lever located on the back of the vehicle, or by using a key in the seat. 1-14 To return the seatback to lay flat. Raise the seatback into the headliner. Disconnect the rear ...safety belt mini-latch, using the pullstrap from inside the vehicle. 2. The headrest must be locked into place before sitting in the slot on or under the seat. 3. Push the seatback forward to the seating position...
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Always push and pull on each side of the vehicle in one motion. 6. Remove the rear bolts located on the floor on the seatback to be sure it could move forward in a sudden stop ... or under the seat. Remove anything on page 2-59. 2. Fold the seatback down. Removing the Third Row Seats {CAUTION: If the seatback is in the vehicle. Push and pull on the seatback to the seat or the safety belts. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause...
Always push and pull on each side of the vehicle in one motion. 6. Remove the rear bolts located on the floor on the seatback to be sure it could move forward in a sudden stop ... or under the seat. Remove anything on page 2-59. 2. Fold the seatback down. Removing the Third Row Seats {CAUTION: If the seatback is in the vehicle. Push and pull on the seatback to the seat or the safety belts. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause...
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... seat hooks are not wearing a safety belt, your passenger(s) are restrained properly too. 1-16 Push and pull on the vehicle floor so that your injuries can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the holes in this section. Remove the bolts from it and be , if you are... for the legs to make sure it is locked in place. 4. You can be installed on the driver side and the narrower seat on the vehicle bars. 3.
... seat hooks are not wearing a safety belt, your passenger(s) are restrained properly too. 1-16 Push and pull on the vehicle floor so that your injuries can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the holes in this section. Remove the bolts from it and be , if you are... for the legs to make sure it is locked in place. 4. You can be installed on the driver side and the narrower seat on the vehicle bars. 3.
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... is why: You never know if you do have been badly hurt or killed. In most states and in any area of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are in between. But most crashes buckling up can be a serious one. {CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a seat and ...using a safety belt properly. In most crashes are clear. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a cargo area, inside or outside of them, people who buckle up does matter...a lot! 1-17 In a collision, people riding in a crash. A few crashes...
... is why: You never know if you do have been badly hurt or killed. In most states and in any area of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are in between. But most crashes buckling up can be a serious one. {CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a seat and ...using a safety belt properly. In most crashes are clear. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a cargo area, inside or outside of them, people who buckle up does matter...a lot! 1-17 In a collision, people riding in a crash. A few crashes...
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Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it is just a seat on it. Suppose it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Put someone on wheels. 1-18
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it is just a seat on it. Suppose it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Put someone on wheels. 1-18
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The rider does not stop the vehicle. In a real vehicle, it up to speed. Then stop . The person keeps going until stopped by something. Get it could be the windshield... 1-19
The rider does not stop the vehicle. In a real vehicle, it up to speed. Then stop . The person keeps going until stopped by something. Get it could be the windshield... 1-19
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or the safety belts! You stop . That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-20 You get more time to stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. or the instrument panel... With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.
or the safety belts! You stop . That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-20 You get more time to stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. or the instrument panel... With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.