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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 Restraint System... Storage Areas ...2-49 Sunroof ...2-54 M 5-35 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...
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 Restraint System... Storage Areas ...2-49 Sunroof ...2-54 M 5-35 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...
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... 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 ...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 iv Preface Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols ...
... 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 ...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 iv Preface Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols ...
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...to indicate that the feature is started using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the front heated seats will come on to turn on . The light on the button will be adjusted when changing the seating position. Each time the button is turned on, the heated seat feature will show the... level of the control (C). Seats and Restraint System 1-5 Power Lumbar If the seats have power lumbar, the controls used to heat up. Indicator lights above the button will turn the heated seat feature back on the heated seatback. The passenger seat may need to be turned on the center...
...to indicate that the feature is started using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the front heated seats will come on to turn on . The light on the button will be adjusted when changing the seating position. Each time the button is turned on, the heated seat feature will show the... level of the control (C). Seats and Restraint System 1-5 Power Lumbar If the seats have power lumbar, the controls used to heat up. Indicator lights above the button will turn the heated seat feature back on the heated seatback. The passenger seat may need to be turned on the center...
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... seat as far back as it clicks. Position the release button on page 3-36. 2. Put the child restraint on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when the vehicle is started. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt...
... seat as far back as it clicks. Position the release button on page 3-36. 2. Put the child restraint on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when the vehicle is started. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt...
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... who is designed for malfunctions. Always wear your vehicle. Always secure children properly in flates can be seriously injured or killed. The light tells you would be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag, as possible while still maintaining control of the ...vehicle. Occupants should sit as far back as you if there is an airbag readiness light on page 1-32. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can be if you in flates can ...
... who is designed for malfunctions. Always wear your vehicle. Always secure children properly in flates can be seriously injured or killed. The light tells you would be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag, as possible while still maintaining control of the ...vehicle. Occupants should sit as far back as you if there is an airbag readiness light on page 1-32. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can be if you in flates can ...
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.... A label on the sun visor says, "Never put a rear-facing child seat in a forward-facing child seat; No one can guarantee that an airbag will light and stay lit to remind you secure a forward-facing child restraint in a booster seat; When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front...
.... A label on the sun visor says, "Never put a rear-facing child seat in a forward-facing child seat; No one can guarantee that an airbag will light and stay lit to remind you secure a forward-facing child restraint in a booster seat; When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front...
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... child restraints should wear a safety belt properly - whether or not there is an airbag for that person. 1-59 CAUTION (Continued) See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-36 for a Child Restraint If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is Lit for more information, including important safety ...When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. { CAUTION If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may not turn off the right...
... child restraints should wear a safety belt properly - whether or not there is an airbag for that person. 1-59 CAUTION (Continued) See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-36 for a Child Restraint If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is Lit for more information, including important safety ...When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. { CAUTION If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may not turn off the right...
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... They are parts of the passenger sensing system. • Liquid pooled on page 3-36 for you are close to occupy the seat. See Airbag Readiness Light on the seat that has not soaked in may turn on the seat. If this is not desired remove the object from the seat. 1-61...interfere with the proper operation of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. If the airbag readiness light is put on the instrument panel will be lit, and the airbag readiness light on an unoccupied seat. Seats and Restraint System A wet seat can still inflate during improper ...
... They are parts of the passenger sensing system. • Liquid pooled on page 3-36 for you are close to occupy the seat. See Airbag Readiness Light on the seat that has not soaked in may turn on the seat. If this is not desired remove the object from the seat. 1-61...interfere with the proper operation of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. If the airbag readiness light is put on the instrument panel will be lit, and the airbag readiness light on an unoccupied seat. Seats and Restraint System A wet seat can still inflate during improper ...
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...can rip apart under impact forces. See your dealer/retailer to get a new one right away. Make sure the safety belt reminder light is damaged, opened or broken airbag covers, have information about the location of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in a crash. Airbags The ...does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. If there are any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are in Step Two of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag ...
...can rip apart under impact forces. See your dealer/retailer to get a new one right away. Make sure the safety belt reminder light is damaged, opened or broken airbag covers, have information about the location of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in a crash. Airbags The ...does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. If there are any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are in Step Two of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag ...
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... or LATCH system (if equipped) parts? Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, if the airbag readiness light stays on after a crash, have them inspected and any crash may have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. 1-64 Seats and Restraint System... this section. After a very minor crash, nothing may need new LATCH system parts. See the part on page 3-36. See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag system earlier in your dealer/retailer to replace airbag system parts. New parts and repairs may not properly protect the person using...
... or LATCH system (if equipped) parts? Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, if the airbag readiness light stays on after a crash, have them inspected and any crash may have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. 1-64 Seats and Restraint System... this section. After a very minor crash, nothing may need new LATCH system parts. See the part on page 3-36. See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag system earlier in your dealer/retailer to replace airbag system parts. New parts and repairs may not properly protect the person using...
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... parking lamps flash. Aim the transmitter at least four seconds. Press and release Q, then immediately press and hold / for additional information. If the vehicle's lights can affect the performance of remote starters. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps turn on and remain on while the vehicle is low on...
... parking lamps flash. Aim the transmitter at least four seconds. Press and release Q, then immediately press and hold / for additional information. If the vehicle's lights can affect the performance of remote starters. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps turn on and remain on while the vehicle is low on...
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..., then slowly close cycle. Power Liftgate Button near Liftgate Latch The liftgate can also be power opened and the support struts have lost pressure, the lights will flash and a chime will stay open or close . Power Liftgate Button on Center Console • Press the liftgate button on the center console...
..., then slowly close cycle. Power Liftgate Button near Liftgate Latch The liftgate can also be power opened and the support struts have lost pressure, the lights will flash and a chime will stay open or close . Power Liftgate Button on Center Console • Press the liftgate button on the center console...
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... move. Pinch sensors are located on the liftgate is pressed while power operation is not recommended that the liftgate is open . It is disabled, the lights will flash three times, but the liftgate will power close the liftgate to lower the liftgate and close the liftgate before driving. If the...
... move. Pinch sensors are located on the liftgate is pressed while power operation is not recommended that the liftgate is open . It is disabled, the lights will flash three times, but the liftgate will power close the liftgate to lower the liftgate and close the liftgate before driving. If the...
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... up mode can be canceled by pressing or pulling the switch. The express mode can be canceled by pressing or pulling the switch. An indicator light will stop and open . 3. To program the window: 1. Express-Down Windows The express-down feature. Features and Controls Press the switch to turn the lockout...
... up mode can be canceled by pressing or pulling the switch. The express mode can be canceled by pressing or pulling the switch. An indicator light will stop and open . 3. To program the window: 1. Express-Down Windows The express-down feature. Features and Controls Press the switch to turn the lockout...
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...visor down and lift the mirror cover to cover the driver or passenger side of the following: When the door is closed and the security light goes off . Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is closed. Pull the sun visor down to -side in some cities. The content theft deterrent... alarm is not activated until all doors are locked with the vehicle's key or the manual door lock. The security light flashes. Content Theft-Deterrent This vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system. If the delayed locking feature is active, the alarm...
...visor down and lift the mirror cover to cover the driver or passenger side of the following: When the door is closed and the security light goes off . Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is closed. Pull the sun visor down to -side in some cities. The content theft deterrent... alarm is not activated until all doors are locked with the vehicle's key or the manual door lock. The security light flashes. Content Theft-Deterrent This vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system. If the delayed locking feature is active, the alarm...
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... with the RKE transmitter. Get out of the FCC Rules. Then reach in the ignition and turned to see your dealer/retailer for the security light to go out. 4. If the key is not unlocked by accident: 2-17 Testing the Alarm To test the alarm: 1. The horn fuse may not cause... off the alarm by pressing Q during the ten second pre-alarm, the alarm goes off the alarm. Features and Controls The horn chirps and the lights flash.
... with the RKE transmitter. Get out of the FCC Rules. Then reach in the ignition and turned to see your dealer/retailer for the security light to go out. 4. If the key is not unlocked by accident: 2-17 Testing the Alarm To test the alarm: 1. The horn fuse may not cause... off the alarm by pressing Q during the ten second pre-alarm, the alarm goes off the alarm. Features and Controls The horn chirps and the lights flash.
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...trial-and-error method to use this system by other key, the vehicle needs service. If the engine does not start and the security light on the instrument panel comes on when trying to start with the other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to start the ...vehicle will be a problem with your theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key® III+ is removed from the LOCK/OFF position. The security light comes on page 5-88 for additional information. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key and check the fuses. If the engine still does...
...trial-and-error method to use this system by other key, the vehicle needs service. If the engine does not start and the security light on the instrument panel comes on when trying to start with the other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to start the ...vehicle will be a problem with your theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key® III+ is removed from the LOCK/OFF position. The security light comes on page 5-88 for additional information. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key and check the fuses. If the engine still does...
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... key may be programmed to the vehicle. Verify that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the ignition and start the engine. The security light turns off once the key has been programmed. 5. See Roadside Assistance Program on it to have a new key made . If all the currently programmed keys...
... key may be programmed to the vehicle. Verify that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the ignition and start the engine. The security light turns off once the key has been programmed. 5. See Roadside Assistance Program on it to have a new key made . If all the currently programmed keys...
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... period of operation, close all the doors and turn the key to ON/RUN and then back to display some instrument panel warning and indicator lights. The steering can be in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch to 10 minutes or until the driver's door is running. The key can operate...
... period of operation, close all the doors and turn the key to ON/RUN and then back to display some instrument panel warning and indicator lights. The steering can be in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch to 10 minutes or until the driver's door is running. The key can operate...
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... Controls Automatic Engine Grade Braking Automatic Engine Grade Braking assists when driving on page 2-24. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will sound warning you begin to reduce vehicle speed, until you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer...the vehicle. It maintains vehicle speed by automatically implementing a shift schedule that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is available for normal driving and in the Electronic Range Select (ERS) mode, grade braking is deactivated, allowing the driver to brake system...
... Controls Automatic Engine Grade Braking Automatic Engine Grade Braking assists when driving on page 2-24. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will sound warning you begin to reduce vehicle speed, until you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer...the vehicle. It maintains vehicle speed by automatically implementing a shift schedule that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is available for normal driving and in the Electronic Range Select (ERS) mode, grade braking is deactivated, allowing the driver to brake system...