Owner's Manual
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2011 GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-16 Performance and Maintenance ...1-20 Keys, ... ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-10 Safety Belts ...3-16 Airbag System ...3-33 Child Restraints ...3-48 Storage ...4-1 Storage Compartments ...4-1 Additional Storage Features ...4-3 Roof Rack System ...4-5 Instruments and Controls ...5-1 Controls ...5-2 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-11 Information Displays ...5-25 Vehicle Messages ...5-37 Vehicle Personalization...
2011 GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-16 Performance and Maintenance ...1-20 Keys, ... ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-10 Safety Belts ...3-16 Airbag System ...3-33 Child Restraints ...3-48 Storage ...4-1 Storage Compartments ...4-1 Additional Storage Features ...4-3 Roof Rack System ...4-5 Instruments and Controls ...5-1 Controls ...5-2 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-11 Information Displays ...5-25 Vehicle Messages ...5-37 Vehicle Personalization...
Owner's Manual
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.../Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors or OnStar 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls ® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start...
.../Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors or OnStar 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls ® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start...
Owner's Manual
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...; System ...1-20 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-21 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...1-21 Engine Oil Life System ...1-21 Driving for Passenger Airbag ...1-10 Mirror Adjustment ...1-10 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-11 Interior Lighting ...1-12 Exterior Lighting ...1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-13 Climate Controls ...1-14 Transmission ...1-15 Cruise Control ...Navigation System ...Storage Compartments ...Power Outlets ...Sunroof...
...; System ...1-20 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-21 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...1-21 Engine Oil Life System ...1-21 Driving for Passenger Airbag ...1-10 Mirror Adjustment ...1-10 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-11 Interior Lighting ...1-12 Exterior Lighting ...1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-13 Climate Controls ...1-14 Transmission ...1-15 Cruise Control ...Navigation System ...Storage Compartments ...Power Outlets ...Sunroof...
Owner's Manual
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...After a minor crash, replacement of the crash. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, or if the airbag readiness light stays on page 5‑15. In a crash, they might not be necessary. To help make sure the safety belt systems are working properly after... you start the vehicle or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on after a crash, have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. But the safety belt assemblies that were used at the time ...
...After a minor crash, replacement of the crash. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, or if the airbag readiness light stays on page 5‑15. In a crash, they might not be necessary. To help make sure the safety belt systems are working properly after... you start the vehicle or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on after a crash, have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. But the safety belt assemblies that were used at the time ...
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...blink of an eye. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can be seriously injured or killed. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑15 for young children and infants. There is an electrical problem. The driver should not lean on the edge...up against , or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can provide. 3-34 Seats and Restraints { WARNING Airbags inflate with airbags. Do not sit unnecessarily close to any airbag when it inflates can be if you if there is an airbag readiness light on page 3‑51. Neither the vehicle...
...blink of an eye. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can be seriously injured or killed. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑15 for young children and infants. There is an electrical problem. The driver should not lean on the edge...up against , or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can provide. 3-34 Seats and Restraints { WARNING Airbags inflate with airbags. Do not sit unnecessarily close to any airbag when it inflates can be if you if there is an airbag readiness light on page 3‑51. Neither the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...seat in a child restraint. . 3-42 Seats and Restraints . Or, if there is active. No one can be very close to the inflating airbag. A label on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that an airbag will not (Continued) When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal... child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will light and stay lit to the rear-facing child is present in the front." The system determines that the airbag is unoccupied. If you that an infant is so great, if the...
...seat in a child restraint. . 3-42 Seats and Restraints . Or, if there is active. No one can be very close to the inflating airbag. A label on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that an airbag will not (Continued) When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal... child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will light and stay lit to the rear-facing child is present in the front." The system determines that the airbag is unoccupied. If you that an infant is so great, if the...
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...for a child in a child restraint depending upon the person's seating posture and body build. Everyone in a rear seat. { WARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may not turn the vehicle off. See Head Restraints on indicator is Lit for more...the child restraint is better to secure the child restraint in the vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly - See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑15 for a Child Restraint If a child restraint has been installed and the on page 3‑67. 5. whether or ...
...for a child in a child restraint depending upon the person's seating posture and body build. Everyone in a rear seat. { WARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may not turn the vehicle off. See Head Restraints on indicator is Lit for more...the child restraint is better to secure the child restraint in the vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly - See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑15 for a Child Restraint If a child restraint has been installed and the on page 3‑67. 5. whether or ...
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...is turned on, the on the instrument panel will be lit. If the passenger seat gets wet, dry the seat immediately. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 13‑15. { WARNING Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may...a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 5‑15 for you are close to occupy the seat. If the airbag readiness light is on ) the passenger airbag while a child restraint or child occupant is lit, do so. . There are probably part of the passenger sensing system. The...
...is turned on, the on the instrument panel will be lit. If the passenger seat gets wet, dry the seat immediately. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 13‑15. { WARNING Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may...a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 5‑15 for you are close to occupy the seat. If the airbag readiness light is on ) the passenger airbag while a child restraint or child occupant is lit, do so. . There are probably part of the passenger sensing system. The...
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.... In addition, the dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag modules, see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? Make sure the airbag readiness light is damaged, opened or broken airbag covers, have the airbag covering and/or airbag module replaced. How can I have to get my vehicle modified. For the location of...
.... In addition, the dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag modules, see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? Make sure the airbag readiness light is damaged, opened or broken airbag covers, have the airbag covering and/or airbag module replaced. How can I have to get my vehicle modified. For the location of...
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... parts. See your passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not work properly. Older children who have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible. If the airbag readiness light stays on after a crash, have outgrown booster seats should wear the...
... parts. See your passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not work properly. Older children who have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible. If the airbag readiness light stays on after a crash, have outgrown booster seats should wear the...
Owner's Manual
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... restraint. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it will show you how. Put the child restraint on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when the vehicle is set the lock. The child restraint instructions will go before securing the forward-facing child... restraint. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator on the seat. 3. When ...
... restraint. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it will show you how. Put the child restraint on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when the vehicle is set the lock. The child restraint instructions will go before securing the forward-facing child... restraint. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator on the seat. 3. When ...
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... Belt Reminders ...5-15 Airbag Readiness Light ...5-15 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-16 Charging System Light ...5-17 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...5-18 Brake System Warning Light ...5-20 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...5-21 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...5-22 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...5-22 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...5-22 Tire Pressure Light ...5-23 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...5-23 Security Light ...5-24 High-Beam...
... Belt Reminders ...5-15 Airbag Readiness Light ...5-15 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-16 Charging System Light ...5-17 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...5-18 Brake System Warning Light ...5-20 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...5-21 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...5-22 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...5-22 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...5-22 Tire Pressure Light ...5-23 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...5-23 Security Light ...5-24 High-Beam...
Owner's Manual
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... Instruments and Controls 5-15 Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light The driver safety belt reminder light on . This only occurs if the passenger airbag is an electrical problem with the airbag system. This cycle repeats if the passenger remains unbuckled and the ...or buckle the safety belt. Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is enabled. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light If the passenger safety belt is...
... Instruments and Controls 5-15 Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light The driver safety belt reminder light on . This only occurs if the passenger airbag is an electrical problem with the airbag system. This cycle repeats if the passenger remains unbuckled and the ...or buckle the safety belt. Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is enabled. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light If the passenger safety belt is...
Owner's Manual
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If you are using remote start the vehicle from a distance, if equipped, you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag. Canada and Mexico The airbag readiness light comes on and stay on page 3‑41 for important safety information. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away. If the...
If you are using remote start the vehicle from a distance, if equipped, you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag. Canada and Mexico The airbag readiness light comes on and stay on page 3‑41 for important safety information. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away. If the...
Owner's Manual
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...) also displays the SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM message. { WARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it checked by your dealer for service. 5-17 Charging System Light system. The charging system light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on , be a problem ... a short distance must be a problem with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to show the light is not running, as the radio and air conditioner. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑37 for more information. When this light is started. Instruments and Controls If, after several ...
...) also displays the SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM message. { WARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it checked by your dealer for service. 5-17 Charging System Light system. The charging system light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on , be a problem ... a short distance must be a problem with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to show the light is not running, as the radio and air conditioner. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑37 for more information. When this light is started. Instruments and Controls If, after several ...
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... 9‑31 for more information. See your dealer inspect the system for problems. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑15 and Airbag System on page 9‑31 for more information. 5-43 Airbag System Messages SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays if there is turned off the engine.... 2‑13 for more information. TRACTION CONTROL ON This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is a problem with the airbag system. The vehicle may or may want to take the vehicle to your vehicle. Adjust your driving accordingly. THEFT ATTEMPTED This message displays...
... 9‑31 for more information. See your dealer inspect the system for problems. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑15 and Airbag System on page 9‑31 for more information. 5-43 Airbag System Messages SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays if there is turned off the engine.... 2‑13 for more information. TRACTION CONTROL ON This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is a problem with the airbag system. The vehicle may or may want to take the vehicle to your vehicle. Adjust your driving accordingly. THEFT ATTEMPTED This message displays...
Owner's Manual
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...non-vehicle) battery is not functional, contact your dealer first. The vehicle has an airbag system. Some electrical equipment can drain the vehicle's 12‐volt battery, even if the vehicle is too light for Tow/Haul mode, turn on page 3‑45 and Adding Equipment to boost the.... If the trailer is not operating. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as a second way to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on equipment can damage the vehicle and the damage would not be installed by the vehicle's warranty. 9-56 Driving and Operating...
...non-vehicle) battery is not functional, contact your dealer first. The vehicle has an airbag system. Some electrical equipment can drain the vehicle's 12‐volt battery, even if the vehicle is too light for Tow/Haul mode, turn on page 3‑45 and Adding Equipment to boost the.... If the trailer is not operating. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as a second way to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on equipment can damage the vehicle and the damage would not be installed by the vehicle's warranty. 9-56 Driving and Operating...
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10-34 Fuses AFS AIRBAG Vehicle Care Usage Adaptive Forward Lighting System Airbag System Auxiliary Vacuum Pump All-Wheel-Drive System Battery 1 Battery 2 Battery 3 Cigar Lighter Engine Control Module Engine Control Module 1 LT HI BEAM LT LO BEAM ...
10-34 Fuses AFS AIRBAG Vehicle Care Usage Adaptive Forward Lighting System Airbag System Auxiliary Vacuum Pump All-Wheel-Drive System Battery 1 Battery 2 Battery 3 Cigar Lighter Engine Control Module Engine Control Module 1 LT HI BEAM LT LO BEAM ...
Owner's Manual
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...? ...3-38 Passenger Sensing System ...3-41 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...3-38 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...3-39 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...3-36 Where Are the Airbags? ...3-35 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle ...3-46 Passenger Status Indicator ...5-16 Readiness Light ...5-15 Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles ...3-45 System Check ...3-33 Alarm System Anti-Theft...
...? ...3-38 Passenger Sensing System ...3-41 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...3-38 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...3-39 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...3-36 Where Are the Airbags? ...3-35 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle ...3-46 Passenger Status Indicator ...5-16 Readiness Light ...5-15 Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles ...3-45 System Check ...3-33 Alarm System Anti-Theft...
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... Belt ...3-25 LATCH System Replacing Parts After a Crash ...3-64 LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ...3-57 Liftgate Carbon Monoxide ...2-10 Lighting Delayed Entry ...6-6 Delayed Exit ...6-7 Entry ...6-6 Illumination Control ...6-5 Parade Dimming ...6-7 Lights Airbag Readiness ...5-15 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...5-21 Brake System Warning ...5-20 Charging System ...5-17 Cruise Control ...5-24 Engine Coolant...
... Belt ...3-25 LATCH System Replacing Parts After a Crash ...3-64 LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ...3-57 Liftgate Carbon Monoxide ...2-10 Lighting Delayed Entry ...6-6 Delayed Exit ...6-7 Entry ...6-6 Illumination Control ...6-5 Parade Dimming ...6-7 Lights Airbag Readiness ...5-15 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...5-21 Brake System Warning ...5-20 Charging System ...5-17 Cruise Control ...5-24 Engine Coolant...