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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 Airbag System ...1-50 ...35 5-35 5-35 5-36 5-37 5-80 5-87 5-87 5-94 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-22 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-33 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-47 Audio System(s) ...3-76 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-20 Mirrors...
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 Airbag System ...1-50 ...35 5-35 5-35 5-36 5-37 5-80 5-87 5-87 5-94 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-22 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-33 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-47 Audio System(s) ...3-76 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-20 Mirrors...
Owner's Manual
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... French language copy of this manual can be on your dealer/retailer or from beginning to end to learn about the vehicle's features and controls. Part No. 15919282 B Second Priinting © 2008 General Motors Corporation. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com... GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Emblem, and the name ACADIA, are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for quick reference. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General...
... French language copy of this manual can be on your dealer/retailer or from beginning to end to learn about the vehicle's features and controls. Part No. 15919282 B Second Priinting © 2008 General Motors Corporation. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com... GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Emblem, and the name ACADIA, are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for quick reference. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General...
Owner's Manual
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... that could damage your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is an alphabetical list of what to do to a specific component, control, message, gage, or indicator. Cautions tell what the hazard is and what is something that could hurt you or others if you need to see...
... that could damage your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is an alphabetical list of what to do to a specific component, control, message, gage, or indicator. Cautions tell what the hazard is and what is something that could hurt you or others if you need to see...
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... System (ABS) _: i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j: *: :: LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Traction Control Windshield Washer Fluid Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® $: ": I: Brake System Warning Light Charging System Cruise Control g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors For more information on the vehicle and what they mean. iv Preface Vehicle...
... System (ABS) _: i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j: *: :: LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Traction Control Windshield Washer Fluid Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® $: ": I: Brake System Warning Light Charging System Cruise Control g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors For more information on the vehicle and what they mean. iv Preface Vehicle...
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... under the front of the seat cushion. Slide the seat to . See Reclining Seatbacks on the outboard side of the vehicle if you can lose control of the seat. If the vehicle has a manual bucket seat you try to unlock the seat. Manual Seat Adjustment Bar B. Driver Seat Height Adjuster...
... under the front of the seat cushion. Slide the seat to . See Reclining Seatbacks on the outboard side of the vehicle if you can lose control of the seat. If the vehicle has a manual bucket seat you try to unlock the seat. Manual Seat Adjustment Bar B. Driver Seat Height Adjuster...
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.... Turn the handle forward to decrease lumbar support. 1-4 Seats and Restraint System Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the front of the control up or down. C. Turn the handle rearward to increase lumbar support. See Memory Seat and Mirrors on the outboard side of the seats. •...seat settings to adjust the power seat: Power Seats Manual Lumbar • Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control up or down . The vehicle may have additional features to be adjusted when changing the seating position. If the vehicle has this feature, the...
.... Turn the handle forward to decrease lumbar support. 1-4 Seats and Restraint System Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the front of the control up or down. C. Turn the handle rearward to increase lumbar support. See Memory Seat and Mirrors on the outboard side of the seats. •...seat settings to adjust the power seat: Power Seats Manual Lumbar • Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control up or down . The vehicle may have additional features to be adjusted when changing the seating position. If the vehicle has this feature, the...
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... to off. Each time the button is turned on, the heated seat feature will be running. Heated Seats On vehicles with heated front seats, the controls are located on the outboard side of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for more information. Seats and Restraint System 1-5 Power... Lumbar If the seats have power lumbar, the controls used to operate this feature are located on the center console. The light on the button will show the level of the seats.
... to off. Each time the button is turned on, the heated seat feature will be running. Heated Seats On vehicles with heated front seats, the controls are located on the outboard side of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for more information. Seats and Restraint System 1-5 Power... Lumbar If the seats have power lumbar, the controls used to operate this feature are located on the center console. The light on the button will show the level of the seats.
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... to indicate that the feature is turned off. This symbol will be canceled after the vehicle is started, you will appear on the climate control display to indicate that the feature is on. On vehicles with the heated seat and seatback symbol. z (Heated Seat and Seatback): To heat ...the entire seat, press the button with the memory package, the controls for low. To use the heated and cooled seat feature after the ignition is on. The controls are used to control this feature are located on the front doors near the door handle. 1-6 Seats and ...
... to indicate that the feature is turned off. This symbol will be canceled after the vehicle is started, you will appear on the climate control display to indicate that the feature is on. On vehicles with the heated seat and seatback symbol. z (Heated Seat and Seatback): To heat ...the entire seat, press the button with the memory package, the controls for low. To use the heated and cooled seat feature after the ignition is on. The controls are used to control this feature are located on the front doors near the door handle. 1-6 Seats and ...
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... a memory position, the driver seat recall may stop recall movement of the memory feature at any time, press one of the power seat controls, memory buttons, or power mirror buttons. If the 1-7 memory position is still not being recalled, see your dealer/retailer for more information....memory button. See "EASY EXIT SEAT" under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 2-32 for this happens, press the appropriate control for the area that the position has been stored. A second seating and mirror position can be programmed by pressing the exit button. See Outside...
... a memory position, the driver seat recall may stop recall movement of the memory feature at any time, press one of the power seat controls, memory buttons, or power mirror buttons. If the 1-7 memory position is still not being recalled, see your dealer/retailer for more information....memory button. See "EASY EXIT SEAT" under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 2-32 for this happens, press the appropriate control for the area that the position has been stored. A second seating and mirror position can be programmed by pressing the exit button. See Outside...
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... crash. Always push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. • The automatic easy exit seat feature. { CAUTION You can lose control of the seat. Push and pull on the seatbacks to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . Adjust the driver's seat only...
... crash. Always push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. • The automatic easy exit seat feature. { CAUTION You can lose control of the seat. Push and pull on the seatbacks to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . Adjust the driver's seat only...
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... is in motion, have the seatback upright. Seats and Restraint System Power Reclining Seatbacks In vehicles with seats that have power reclining seatbacks, the control used to recline them is moving. Instead, it , receiving neck or other injuries. Do not have a seatback reclined if your pelvic bones.... Then sit well back in front of the seat behind the power seat control. In a crash, you . This could cause serious internal injuries. The belt forces would be there, not at your vehicle is located on ...
... is in motion, have the seatback upright. Seats and Restraint System Power Reclining Seatbacks In vehicles with seats that have power reclining seatbacks, the control used to recline them is moving. Instead, it , receiving neck or other injuries. Do not have a seatback reclined if your pelvic bones.... Then sit well back in front of the seat behind the power seat control. In a crash, you . This could cause serious internal injuries. The belt forces would be there, not at your vehicle is located on ...
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... instead of being conscious during and after a crash if I am a good driver, and I never drive far from things beyond your chance of them. But your control, such as bad drivers.
... instead of being conscious during and after a crash if I am a good driver, and I never drive far from things beyond your chance of them. But your control, such as bad drivers.
Owner's Manual
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... side impact airbags and/or roof-rail airbags. { CAUTION Children who is up against , or very close to the airbag, as possible while still maintaining control of an eye. Anyone who are up against , or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed...
... side impact airbags and/or roof-rail airbags. { CAUTION Children who is up against , or very close to the airbag, as possible while still maintaining control of an eye. Anyone who are up against , or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed...
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... even realize an airbag inflated. What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? Airbags should get fresh air by using the controls for more than a supplement to touch. The parts of the airbag that come into contact with a history of the airbag modules, see What Makes an...
... even realize an airbag inflated. What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? Airbags should get fresh air by using the controls for more than a supplement to touch. The parts of the airbag that come into contact with a history of the airbag modules, see What Makes an...
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Features and Controls 2-1 Features and Controls Keys Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-6 Theft-Deterrent Systems Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Content Theft-...
Features and Controls 2-1 Features and Controls Keys Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-6 Theft-Deterrent Systems Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Content Theft-...
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Sunroof The key is dangerous for the ignition and all door locks. 2-2 Features and Controls Storage Areas Glove Box ...2-49 Cupholders ...2-49 Instrument Panel Storage ...2-49 Center Console Storage ...2-50 Second Row Center Console ...2-50 Floor Mats ...2-51 Luggage Carrier ...2-... with the keys in the vehicle. Store this information in a safe place, not in the ignition and children could operate the power windows or other controls or even make new keys. The key has a bar-coded key tag that the dealer/retailer or qualified locksmith can use to make...
Sunroof The key is dangerous for the ignition and all door locks. 2-2 Features and Controls Storage Areas Glove Box ...2-49 Cupholders ...2-49 Instrument Panel Storage ...2-49 Center Console Storage ...2-50 Second Row Center Console ...2-50 Floor Mats ...2-51 Luggage Carrier ...2-... with the keys in the vehicle. Store this information in a safe place, not in the ignition and children could operate the power windows or other controls or even make new keys. The key has a bar-coded key tag that the dealer/retailer or qualified locksmith can use to make...
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... Entry (RKE) System The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system operates on page 7-6. This device may not cause interference. 2. See "Battery Replacement" later in . Features and Controls See your dealer/retailer if a replacement key or additional key is still not working correctly, see your keys in the RKE operating range, try again...
... Entry (RKE) System The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system operates on page 7-6. This device may not cause interference. 2. See "Battery Replacement" later in . Features and Controls See your dealer/retailer if a replacement key or additional key is still not working correctly, see your keys in the RKE operating range, try again...
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2-4 Features and Controls Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to unlock only the driver door. See Remote Keyless Entry (...
2-4 Features and Controls Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to unlock only the driver door. See Remote Keyless Entry (...
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... will no longer work . Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the side. 2. Remove the old battery. Features and Controls Press and hold L for more than two seconds to work once the new transmitter is pressed again. The ignition must also be in the DIC...
... will no longer work . Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the side. 2. Remove the old battery. Features and Controls Press and hold L for more than two seconds to work once the new transmitter is pressed again. The ignition must also be in the DIC...
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...is located on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start can be extended one time. If the vehicle has an automatic climate control system, the climate control system defaults to ON/RUN. See Heated Seats on page 1-5 or Heated and Cooled Seats on page 1-6 for any requirements on ... This vehicle may have the vehicle in some laws may restrict the use the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions have an automatic climate control system, the system turns on at the vehicle. 2. Laws in view when doing so. For example, some communities may require a person using the ...
...is located on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start can be extended one time. If the vehicle has an automatic climate control system, the climate control system defaults to ON/RUN. See Heated Seats on page 1-5 or Heated and Cooled Seats on page 1-6 for any requirements on ... This vehicle may have the vehicle in some laws may restrict the use the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions have an automatic climate control system, the system turns on at the vehicle. 2. Laws in view when doing so. For example, some communities may require a person using the ...