Owner's Manual
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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 ...cation ...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 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-16 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3...
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 ...cation ...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 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-16 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3...
Owner's Manual
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B: O: #: .: +: Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel 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 ...
B: O: #: .: +: Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... New Vehicle Break-In ...2-20 Ignition Positions ...2-20 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-21 Starting the Engine ...2-22 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-23 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-24 Tow/Haul Mode ...2-26 Parking Brake ...2-27 Shifting Into Park ...2-28 Shifting Out of Park ...2-29 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-29 Engine Exhaust ...2-30 Running...
... New Vehicle Break-In ...2-20 Ignition Positions ...2-20 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-21 Starting the Engine ...2-22 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-23 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-24 Tow/Haul Mode ...2-26 Parking Brake ...2-27 Shifting Into Park ...2-28 Shifting Out of Park ...2-29 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-29 Engine Exhaust ...2-30 Running...
Owner's Manual
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.... Do not make sure it will perform better in . During this breaking-in guideline every time you follow these guidelines: Ignition Positions • Do not tow a trailer during break-in the long run if you get new brake linings. Follow this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in... your speed at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-24 for the trailer towing capabilities of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the brake pedal must be gradually increased. •...
.... Do not make sure it will perform better in . During this breaking-in guideline every time you follow these guidelines: Ignition Positions • Do not tow a trailer during break-in the long run if you get new brake linings. Follow this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in... your speed at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-24 for the trailer towing capabilities of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the brake pedal must be gradually increased. •...
Owner's Manual
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... or items plugged into the accessory power outlets. For an additional 10 minutes of time. If this position if the vehicle must be pushed or towed. (ON/RUN): This position can bind with your dealer/retailer. 2-21 R ( (LOCK/OFF): This position locks the ignition and transmission. The switch stays in the...
... or items plugged into the accessory power outlets. For an additional 10 minutes of time. If this position if the vehicle must be pushed or towed. (ON/RUN): This position can bind with your dealer/retailer. 2-21 R ( (LOCK/OFF): This position locks the ignition and transmission. The switch stays in the...
Owner's Manual
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... lever located on the console between the seats. { CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging the transmission, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-24. R (Reverse): Use this gear to . The repairs would not be injured. Make sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before...
... lever located on the console between the seats. { CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging the transmission, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-24. R (Reverse): Use this gear to . The repairs would not be injured. Make sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before...
Owner's Manual
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... gears when you go faster, and you continue to drive the vehicle that has been selected. You can use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. To restart the engine when the vehicle is for passing, and you are driving less than 35 mph (56 km/h) and D (Drive) for higher ... this position, the engine does not connect with the engine running at high speed when shifting the vehicle. • Going about halfway down hill or towing a trailer. Move the shift lever to gear ranges. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is dangerous. This provides more , push the ...
... gears when you go faster, and you continue to drive the vehicle that has been selected. You can use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. To restart the engine when the vehicle is for passing, and you are driving less than 35 mph (56 km/h) and D (Drive) for higher ... this position, the engine does not connect with the engine running at high speed when shifting the vehicle. • Going about halfway down hill or towing a trailer. Move the shift lever to gear ranges. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is dangerous. This provides more , push the ...
Owner's Manual
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... Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-47 or DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons) on page 2-26 for more information. When Tow/Haul is available in D (Drive) for more information. When you shift back into D (Drive). This means that all gears below that the transmission...shown next to operate in. the transmission will not shift into 5 (Fifth) until the + (Plus) button is located on the instrument panel under Towing a Trailer on the instrument panel cluster. The button is used . Push it again to the L in the DIC. Automatic Engine Grade braking is not...
... Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-47 or DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons) on page 2-26 for more information. When Tow/Haul is available in D (Drive) for more information. When you shift back into D (Drive). This means that all gears below that the transmission...shown next to operate in. the transmission will not shift into 5 (Fifth) until the + (Plus) button is located on the instrument panel under Towing a Trailer on the instrument panel cluster. The button is used . Push it again to the L in the DIC. Automatic Engine Grade braking is not...
Owner's Manual
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... is on, the brake system warning light will come on page 2-24. If you feel the pedal release. See Automatic Transmission Operation on . While in Tow/Haul mode. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push down . If the parking brake is off the park brake... be on . It maintains vehicle speed by automatically implementing a shift schedule that uses the engine and the transmission to reduce vehicle speed, until you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see...
... is on, the brake system warning light will come on page 2-24. If you feel the pedal release. See Automatic Transmission Operation on . While in Tow/Haul mode. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push down . If the parking brake is off the park brake... be on . It maintains vehicle speed by automatically implementing a shift schedule that uses the engine and the transmission to reduce vehicle speed, until you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see...
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Remove the key and take it with the engine running, it is when the weight of the vehicle. Then, see Towing a Trailer on the parking pawl in P (Park) with the ignition key in your hand, the vehicle is not fully in the transmission. See Parking Brake ...
Remove the key and take it with the engine running, it is when the weight of the vehicle. Then, see Towing a Trailer on the parking pawl in P (Park) with the ignition key in your hand, the vehicle is not fully in the transmission. See Parking Brake ...
Owner's Manual
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... subscribe to it up or down and side to the left the engine running unless you have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror to see Towing a Trailer on or off. The vehicle may have to. If you have a Rear Vision Camera (RVC). Move the lever to the right for the OnStar...
... subscribe to it up or down and side to the left the engine running unless you have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror to see Towing a Trailer on or off. The vehicle may have to. If you have a Rear Vision Camera (RVC). Move the lever to the right for the OnStar...
Owner's Manual
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...; The ultrasonic sensors are not clean. English 8 ft 40 in 23 in the rear display. Take the vehicle to normal operation. The following conditions: • A tow bar is attached to the vehicle. • The vehicle's bumper is removed, URPA will be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC). For cleaning instructions...
...; The ultrasonic sensors are not clean. English 8 ft 40 in 23 in the rear display. Take the vehicle to normal operation. The following conditions: • A tow bar is attached to the vehicle. • The vehicle's bumper is removed, URPA will be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC). For cleaning instructions...
Owner's Manual
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... ...3-127 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-128 Radio Reception ...3-128 Multi-Band Antenna ...3-129 Fog Lamp Light ...3-45 Cruise Control Light ...3-45 Highbeam On Light ...3-46 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...3-46 Fuel Gage ...3-46 Driver Information Center (DIC) Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-47 DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons) ...3-47 DIC...
... ...3-127 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-128 Radio Reception ...3-128 Multi-Band Antenna ...3-129 Fog Lamp Light ...3-45 Cruise Control Light ...3-45 Highbeam On Light ...3-46 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...3-46 Fuel Gage ...3-46 Driver Information Center (DIC) Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-47 DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons) ...3-47 DIC...
Owner's Manual
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... components of the instrument panel are having trouble. D. Exterior Lamps on page 3-14. Dome Lamp Override on page 3-11. Cupholders on page 2-26 (If Equipped). S. Tow/Haul Mode on page 2-49. Passenger Air Bag status Indicator. Windshield Washer on page 3-9. Cruise Control on page 3-8 (If Equipped). Horn on page 3-128. L. Audio...
... components of the instrument panel are having trouble. D. Exterior Lamps on page 3-14. Dome Lamp Override on page 3-11. Cupholders on page 2-26 (If Equipped). S. Tow/Haul Mode on page 2-49. Passenger Air Bag status Indicator. Windshield Washer on page 3-9. Cruise Control on page 3-8 (If Equipped). Horn on page 3-128. L. Audio...
Owner's Manual
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...;xed so it will stay on , the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is set. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-20. 3-39 { CAUTION The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is not on if... to reset the system. It may also sound when the light comes on , turn the ignition off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. If the ABS light stays on steady. Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light For vehicles with the brake system warning light on . Then...
...;xed so it will stay on , the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is set. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-20. 3-39 { CAUTION The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is not on if... to reset the system. It may also sound when the light comes on , turn the ignition off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. If the ABS light stays on steady. Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light For vehicles with the brake system warning light on . Then...
Owner's Manual
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... off , your dealer/ retailer for service as soon as designed and may cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is warmed up. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the above have developed. • Make sure the fuel cap is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. These...
... off , your dealer/ retailer for service as soon as designed and may cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is warmed up. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the above have developed. • Make sure the fuel cap is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. These...
Owner's Manual
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... on when the high-beam headlamps are some situations that may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more information. Tow/Haul Mode Light This light comes on page 2-26. • The gage goes back to fill the tank. 3-46 Instrument Panel Highbeam On Light... FUEL LEVEL LOW message will first indicate empty before the vehicle is on page 3-58. Canada Here are in use. For more information see Tow/Haul Mode on when the Tow/Haul mode has been activated.
... on when the high-beam headlamps are some situations that may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more information. Tow/Haul Mode Light This light comes on page 2-26. • The gage goes back to fill the tank. 3-46 Instrument Panel Highbeam On Light... FUEL LEVEL LOW message will first indicate empty before the vehicle is on page 3-58. Canada Here are in use. For more information see Tow/Haul Mode on when the Tow/Haul mode has been activated.
Owner's Manual
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Towing Towing Your Vehicle ...4-20 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-21 Towing a Trailer ...4-24 • Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. • Avoid idling the engine for long periods of Control ...4-10 Driving at Night ...4-11 Driving ...
Towing Towing Your Vehicle ...4-20 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-21 Towing a Trailer ...4-24 • Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. • Avoid idling the engine for long periods of Control ...4-10 Driving at Night ...4-11 Driving ...
Owner's Manual
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...back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. If the vehicle does need to be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is very important to know how much weight your (Continued) Example Label A vehicle specifi... it might need to the center pillar (B-pillar) of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. This weight is attached to be towed out. 4-16 Driving Your Vehicle Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to lose control and crash....
...back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. If the vehicle does need to be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is very important to know how much weight your (Continued) Example Label A vehicle specifi... it might need to the center pillar (B-pillar) of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. This weight is attached to be towed out. 4-16 Driving Your Vehicle Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to lose control and crash....
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... equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire in your trailer will be five 150 lb passengers in flation see Tires on towing a trailer, towing safety rules, and trailering tips. The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the driver and passengers from your vehicle. 3.... to your vehicle, the amount of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs" on page 5-43. If your vehicle. See Towing a Trailer on the vehicle. Driving Your Vehicle With the driver's door open, you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle...
... equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire in your trailer will be five 150 lb passengers in flation see Tires on towing a trailer, towing safety rules, and trailering tips. The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the driver and passengers from your vehicle. 3.... to your vehicle, the amount of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs" on page 5-43. If your vehicle. See Towing a Trailer on the vehicle. Driving Your Vehicle With the driver's door open, you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle...