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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 ... ...Headlamp Aiming ...Bulb Replacement ...Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...Tires ...Appearance Care ...Vehicle Identification ...Electrical System ...Capacities and Specifications ...Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 ...6-1 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-1 Towing ...4-20 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 ...
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 ... ...Headlamp Aiming ...Bulb Replacement ...Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...Tires ...Appearance Care ...Vehicle Identification ...Electrical System ...Capacities and Specifications ...Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 ...6-1 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-1 Towing ...4-20 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 ...
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...engine. The repairs would be considered not ready for inspection. Always follow the maintenance schedule in ON/RUN and the light is not on. Here are some things ...emission control systems during normal driving. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can take several days of OBD II system readiness, your dealer/ retailer can prepare the vehicle for ...inspection. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have the vehicle serviced. The engine can ...
...engine. The repairs would be considered not ready for inspection. Always follow the maintenance schedule in ON/RUN and the light is not on. Here are some things ...emission control systems during normal driving. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can take several days of OBD II system readiness, your dealer/ retailer can prepare the vehicle for ...inspection. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have the vehicle serviced. The engine can ...
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See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-3 for more information. To reset the engine oil life system, see...choose OFF, the system will be careful not to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is shifted out of measurement selected. The URPA system automatically turns back on page 2-34 for more information. FRONT...pressure for each oil change . When the URPA system is turned off and the vehicle is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. In addition to reset the OIL LIFE display accidentally at any time other than when the oil...
See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-3 for more information. To reset the engine oil life system, see...choose OFF, the system will be careful not to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is shifted out of measurement selected. The URPA system automatically turns back on page 2-34 for more information. FRONT...pressure for each oil change . When the URPA system is turned off and the vehicle is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. In addition to reset the OIL LIFE display accidentally at any time other than when the oil...
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...kilometers (km) driven since the ignition was moving , the display will appear on or off. When the remaining oil life is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in P (Park). You should change the oil on page 5-13. PARK ASSIST To access this display, press and hold the trip odometer reset ... ENGINE OIL SOON message will show 5 miles (8 km). See "CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 5-15. See Scheduled Maintenance on and the vehicle was last turned on page 6-3 for at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. If your driving...
...kilometers (km) driven since the ignition was moving , the display will appear on or off. When the remaining oil life is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in P (Park). You should change the oil on page 5-13. PARK ASSIST To access this display, press and hold the trip odometer reset ... ENGINE OIL SOON message will show 5 miles (8 km). See "CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 5-15. See Scheduled Maintenance on and the vehicle was last turned on page 6-3 for at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. If your driving...
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See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-36. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be ... page 6-3. You or others could be affected. Be sure to check the lubricant. However, if your dealer/retailer. When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. Service and Appearance Care 5-35 All-Wheel Drive It is recommended...
See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-36. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be ... page 6-3. You or others could be affected. Be sure to check the lubricant. However, if your dealer/retailer. When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. Service and Appearance Care 5-35 All-Wheel Drive It is recommended...
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.... The Plan supplements the vehicle warranties. Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended fluids and lubricants as recommended. Maintenance Schedule 6-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as prescribed in...
.... The Plan supplements the vehicle warranties. Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended fluids and lubricants as recommended. Maintenance Schedule 6-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as prescribed in...
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... in good working condition. You might drive very short distances only a few times a week. 6-2 Maintenance Schedule If you have any doubt, see your dealer/retailer. Do your own maintenance work on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 5-5. Some... dealer/retailer do not know -how and the proper tools and equipment for the job. Using the Maintenance Schedule We want to maintain the vehicle properly. { CAUTION Performing maintenance work only if you have the required know exactly how you will perform the work using genuine parts...
... in good working condition. You might drive very short distances only a few times a week. 6-2 Maintenance Schedule If you have any doubt, see your dealer/retailer. Do your own maintenance work on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 5-5. Some... dealer/retailer do not know -how and the proper tools and equipment for the job. Using the Maintenance Schedule We want to maintain the vehicle properly. { CAUTION Performing maintenance work only if you have the required know exactly how you will perform the work using genuine parts...
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Maintenance Schedule To purchase service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on... best conditions, the engine oil life system might not indicate that the first service be Maintenance I and Maintenance II thereafter. We recommend the use are described in good condition. It is changed at least ... Remember to use of genuine parts from your dealer/retailer. 6-3 Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message displays, service is necessary for "Maintenance I" and "Maintenance II." Generally, it , and what should be reset. See Engine...
Maintenance Schedule To purchase service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on... best conditions, the engine oil life system might not indicate that the first service be Maintenance I and Maintenance II thereafter. We recommend the use are described in good condition. It is changed at least ... Remember to use of genuine parts from your dealer/retailer. 6-3 Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message displays, service is necessary for "Maintenance I" and "Maintenance II." Generally, it , and what should be reset. See Engine...
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...10 months since the last service or if the message has not come on page 6-9. • Maintenance I . An Emission Control Service. See footnote (g). Scheduled Maintenance Service Change engine oil and filter. Rotate tires and check in At Least Once a ...Life System on page 5-13. Always use Maintenance II whenever the message displays 10 months or more since the vehicle was purchased or Maintenance II was Maintenance I Maintenance II Visually check for one year. 6-4 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance II - Use Maintenance II if the previous service performed was ...
...10 months since the last service or if the message has not come on page 6-9. • Maintenance I . An Emission Control Service. See footnote (g). Scheduled Maintenance Service Change engine oil and filter. Rotate tires and check in At Least Once a ...Life System on page 5-13. Always use Maintenance II whenever the message displays 10 months or more since the vehicle was purchased or Maintenance II was Maintenance I Maintenance II Visually check for one year. 6-4 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance II - Use Maintenance II if the previous service performed was ...
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..." in this section. See footnote (e). Inspect throttle system. Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed additional services. Maintenance Schedule Scheduled Maintenance (cont'd) Service Inspect brake system. See footnote (c). Inspect suspension and steering components. Inspect engine cooling system. Inspect restraint system components. Lubricate body components. Inspect wiper...
..." in this section. See footnote (e). Inspect throttle system. Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed additional services. Maintenance Schedule Scheduled Maintenance (cont'd) Service Inspect brake system. See footnote (c). Inspect suspension and steering components. Inspect engine cooling system. Inspect restraint system components. Lubricate body components. Inspect wiper...
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... (h). All-wheel-drive vehicles: Change transfer case fluid (severe service). Replace spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires. 6-6 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for damage or leaks. An Emission Control Service. •...
... (h). All-wheel-drive vehicles: Change transfer case fluid (severe service). Replace spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires. 6-6 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for damage or leaks. An Emission Control Service. •...
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...50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 (200 000) 6-7 150,000 (240 000) • • Maintenance Footnotes (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up , binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. (b) Visually inspect... test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of wear. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services (cont'd) Service and Miles (Kilometers) Engine cooling system service (or every five years, whichever occurs first).
...50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 (200 000) 6-7 150,000 (240 000) • • Maintenance Footnotes (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up , binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. (b) Visually inspect... test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of wear. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services (cont'd) Service and Miles (Kilometers) Engine cooling system service (or every five years, whichever occurs first).
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... in any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. This service can be required when exposed to use. More frequent lubrication may be complex; 6-8 Maintenance Schedule (h) Change automatic transmission fluid if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − In heavy city traffic where the...
... in any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. This service can be required when exposed to use. More frequent lubrication may be complex; 6-8 Maintenance Schedule (h) Change automatic transmission fluid if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − In heavy city traffic where the...
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... Inflation Check Inspect the vehicle's tires and make sure they are added to the vehicle, make sure it at each fuel fill. Maintenance Schedule 6-9 Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be required for wear and, if necessary, rotate the tires. Tire Pressure on page 6-12...
... Inflation Check Inspect the vehicle's tires and make sure they are added to the vehicle, make sure it at each fuel fill. Maintenance Schedule 6-9 Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be required for wear and, if necessary, rotate the tires. Tire Pressure on page 6-12...
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Before starting this inspection, the vehicle could be sure there is required. Firmly apply the parking brake. 6-10 Maintenance Schedule Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check 3. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park) with normal effort. The vehicle should turn the ignition to ...
Before starting this inspection, the vehicle could be sure there is required. Firmly apply the parking brake. 6-10 Maintenance Schedule Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check 3. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park) with normal effort. The vehicle should turn the ignition to ...
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... sealant expiration date printed on the regular brake, set the parking brake. 6-11 Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to move . Maintenance Schedule Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission P (Park) Mechanism Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill.
... sealant expiration date printed on the regular brake, set the parking brake. 6-11 Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to move . Maintenance Schedule Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission P (Park) Mechanism Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill.
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... DEX-COOL® Coolant. Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Windshield Washer Power Steering System Automatic Transmission U.S. 89021184, in Canada 88862807). U.S. 88862806, in Canada 89021186). 6-12 Maintenance Schedule Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your vehicle...
... DEX-COOL® Coolant. Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Windshield Washer Power Steering System Automatic Transmission U.S. 89021184, in Canada 88862807). U.S. 88862806, in Canada 89021186). 6-12 Maintenance Schedule Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your vehicle...
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...) or lubricant meeting GM Specification 9986115. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 89021678) meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 992887). Maintenance Schedule Usage Key Lock Cylinders Carrier Assembly - Differential (Rear Drive Module) and Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and...
...) or lubricant meeting GM Specification 9986115. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 89021678) meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 992887). Maintenance Schedule Usage Key Lock Cylinders Carrier Assembly - Differential (Rear Drive Module) and Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and...
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Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed See Maintenance Requirements on the following record pages. 6-16 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. You should retain all maintenance receipts. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on page 6-1.
Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed See Maintenance Requirements on the following record pages. 6-16 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. You should retain all maintenance receipts. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on page 6-1.
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Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-17
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-17