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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 ... 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 ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-13 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-15 Index ...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 ... 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 ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-13 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-15 Index ...1
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A: If you see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. If there are any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If a belt is working. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-41 ...
A: If you see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. If there are any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If a belt is working. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-41 ...
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... by your warranty. Modifications to these systems could damage the emission control system on during a malfunction in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. This light also comes on your vehicle. The check engine light comes on to indicate that might not be as good, and the engine...
... by your warranty. Modifications to these systems could damage the emission control system on during a malfunction in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. This light also comes on your vehicle. The check engine light comes on to indicate that might not be as good, and the engine...
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.... You might go away once the engine is designed to run down. It will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on . Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might have developed. Here are some things you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring...
.... You might go away once the engine is designed to run down. It will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on . Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might have developed. Here are some things you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring...
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This light will come on oil and you start your engine properly. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. If it catches fire. For more information, see Theft-Deterrent Systems on , it means that it ... flowing through your engine. You could be covered by your vehicle serviced. The repairs would not be burned. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. Oil Pressure Light {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is activated. If you do, your vehicle serviced. Check...
This light will come on oil and you start your engine properly. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. If it catches fire. For more information, see Theft-Deterrent Systems on , it means that it ... flowing through your engine. You could be covered by your vehicle serviced. The repairs would not be burned. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. Oil Pressure Light {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is activated. If you do, your vehicle serviced. Check...
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..., trip odometers, fuel range, average economy, timer, fuel used, and average speed. 3-58 When the remaining oil life is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in the following menu items: The buttons are detailed in this button to display the oil life, park assist on page 6-4 for more ...button to scroll through the following pages. See Engine Oil on the display, that means 99% of the oil's remaining useful life. See Scheduled Maintenance on vehicles with your vehicle. T (Vehicle Information): Press this button to change the oil as soon as you can. In addition to the...
..., trip odometers, fuel range, average economy, timer, fuel used, and average speed. 3-58 When the remaining oil life is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in the following menu items: The buttons are detailed in this button to display the oil life, park assist on page 6-4 for more ...button to scroll through the following pages. See Engine Oil on the display, that means 99% of the oil's remaining useful life. See Scheduled Maintenance on vehicles with your vehicle. T (Vehicle Information): Press this button to change the oil as soon as you can. In addition to the...
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...life remains. PARK ASSIST To access this manual. See "CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 5-15. See Scheduled Maintenance on . It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change the oil as soon as you must be turned on page 6-4 for ...the oil's remaining useful life. If you to change . In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in PARK (P). The engine oil life system will alert you choose ON, the system will show 5 miles (8 km). For example...
...life remains. PARK ASSIST To access this manual. See "CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 5-15. See Scheduled Maintenance on . It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change the oil as soon as you must be turned on page 6-4 for ...the oil's remaining useful life. If you to change . In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in PARK (P). The engine oil life system will alert you choose ON, the system will show 5 miles (8 km). For example...
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... LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire needs to be checked. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 and Scheduled Maintenance on how to be checked. The battery saver system starts reducing certain features of the vehicle's tires needs to reset the message. You can . See...
... LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire needs to be checked. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 and Scheduled Maintenance on how to be checked. The battery saver system starts reducing certain features of the vehicle's tires needs to reset the message. You can . See...
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... When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle's engine may overheat on hot days, when going up , the trailer lamps will require more frequent maintenance due to the additional load. Check with a trailer. The arrows on Grades Your vehicle is important to check occasionally to a lower gear before you start...
... When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle's engine may overheat on hot days, when going up , the trailer lamps will require more frequent maintenance due to the additional load. Check with a trailer. The arrows on Grades Your vehicle is important to check occasionally to a lower gear before you start...
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... oil, axle lubricant, drive belt, cooling system and brake system. Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you are pulling a trailer. See Scheduled Maintenance on a hill. People can be injured, and both your rig could start to move. Have someone pick up on...
... oil, axle lubricant, drive belt, cooling system and brake system. Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you are pulling a trailer. See Scheduled Maintenance on a hill. People can be injured, and both your rig could start to move. Have someone pick up on...
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... Care Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ...5-94 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim ...5-94 Tires ...5-95 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-95 Finish Damage ...5-95 Underbody Maintenance ...5-96 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-96 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ...5-97 Vehicle Identification ...5-98 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-98 Service Parts Identi...
... Care Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ...5-94 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim ...5-94 Tires ...5-95 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-95 Finish Damage ...5-95 Underbody Maintenance ...5-96 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-96 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ...5-97 Vehicle Identification ...5-98 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-98 Service Parts Identi...
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... Vehicle on a vehicle without knowing enough about how to do your vehicle than this manual can. If you want to do some of any vehicle maintenance task. • Be sure to do service work on page 1-75. It tells you should keep a record with all parts receipts and list...use the proper nuts, bolts, and other fasteners. Doing Your Own Service Work {CAUTION: You can be injured and your vehicle could be hurt. See Maintenance Record on page 7-14. If you attempt any service work , see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 6-16. 5-5 You could be easily confused. ...
... Vehicle on a vehicle without knowing enough about how to do your vehicle than this manual can. If you want to do some of any vehicle maintenance task. • Be sure to do service work on page 1-75. It tells you should keep a record with all parts receipts and list...use the proper nuts, bolts, and other fasteners. Doing Your Own Service Work {CAUTION: You can be injured and your vehicle could be hurt. See Maintenance Record on page 7-14. If you attempt any service work , see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 6-16. 5-5 You could be easily confused. ...
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... use of gasoline advertised as possible. We recommend against the use of your vehicle. If the octane rating is an important part of the proper maintenance of gasolines containing MMT. Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is less than 87, you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect...
... use of gasoline advertised as possible. We recommend against the use of your vehicle. If the octane rating is an important part of the proper maintenance of gasolines containing MMT. Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is less than 87, you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect...
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See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. 5-20 How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air .... 6. See Engine Compartment Overview on . 2. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at each 50,000 mile (80 000 km) interval. Disconnect the electrical connector. 3. Loosen the screws that may be found...
See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. 5-20 How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air .... 6. See Engine Compartment Overview on . 2. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at each 50,000 mile (80 000 km) interval. Disconnect the electrical connector. 3. Loosen the screws that may be found...
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... add only DEX-COOL® extended life coolant. Plain water, or some other than DEX-COOL® may require changing sooner, at the first maintenance service after each 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is designed to 265...
... add only DEX-COOL® extended life coolant. Plain water, or some other than DEX-COOL® may require changing sooner, at the first maintenance service after each 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is designed to 265...
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... the battery from the battery. For battery replacement, see your vehicle infrequently, remove the black, negative (−) cable from running down. Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is time for one that can be badly hurt if you drive your dealer/retailer for a new battery, see your vehicle...
... the battery from the battery. For battery replacement, see your vehicle infrequently, remove the black, negative (−) cable from running down. Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is time for one that can be badly hurt if you drive your dealer/retailer for a new battery, see your vehicle...
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... hole. There are two additional systems that need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to check the lubricant. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. (A) Drain Plug (B) Filler Plug To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. All-Wheel Drive Be sure to overtighten... the plug. 5-43 How to Check Lubricant Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to the bottom of the filler plug hole, you will need lubrication.
... hole. There are two additional systems that need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to check the lubricant. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. (A) Drain Plug (B) Filler Plug To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. All-Wheel Drive Be sure to overtighten... the plug. 5-43 How to Check Lubricant Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to the bottom of the filler plug hole, you will need lubrication.
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...Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. How to use . What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to check the lubricant. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to Check Lubricant (A) Filler Plug (B) Drain Plug ...5-44 See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. Rear Drive Module When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to use . To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on page 6-4. Add enough lubricant to raise ...
...Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. How to use . What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to check the lubricant. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to Check Lubricant (A) Filler Plug (B) Drain Plug ...5-44 See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. Rear Drive Module When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to use . To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on page 6-4. Add enough lubricant to raise ...
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.... Replace the wiper blade. 4. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for more information. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-14. 5-47 For the proper size and type see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-4 for wear or cracking. Return the wiper arm and blade assembly to the rest position on...
.... Replace the wiper blade. 4. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for more information. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-14. 5-47 For the proper size and type see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-4 for wear or cracking. Return the wiper arm and blade assembly to the rest position on...
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... indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-in flated to function properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is...
... indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-in flated to function properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is...