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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, Doors and Windows ...14 Rear Seat Infotainment ...7-39 Phone ...7-50 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-12 Maintenance ...8-13 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-17 Engine Exhaust ...9-24 Automatic Transmission ...9-25 Drive Systems ...9-28 Brakes ...9-29 Ride Control Systems ...9-31 Cruise Control ...9-33 Object Detection Systems ...
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, Doors and Windows ...14 Rear Seat Infotainment ...7-39 Phone ...7-50 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-12 Maintenance ...8-13 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-17 Engine Exhaust ...9-24 Automatic Transmission ...9-25 Drive Systems ...9-28 Brakes ...9-29 Ride Control Systems ...9-31 Cruise Control ...9-33 Object Detection Systems ...
Owner's Manual
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2011 GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual M Wheels and Tires ...10-38 Jump Starting ...10-83 Towing ...10-87 Appearance Care ...10-90 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Scheduled Maintenance ...11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...11-7 Maintenance Records ...11-10 Technical Data ...12-1 Vehicle Identification ...12-1 Vehicle Data ...12-2 Customer Information ...13-1 Customer Information ...13-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...13-16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...13-18 Index ...i-1
2011 GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual M Wheels and Tires ...10-38 Jump Starting ...10-83 Towing ...10-87 Appearance Care ...10-90 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Scheduled Maintenance ...11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...11-7 Maintenance Records ...11-10 Technical Data ...12-1 Vehicle Identification ...12-1 Vehicle Data ...12-2 Customer Information ...13-1 Customer Information ...13-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...13-16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...13-18 Index ...i-1
Owner's Manual
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...) % : 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 > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak M : Windshield Washer Fluid
...) % : 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 > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak M : Windshield Washer Fluid
Owner's Manual
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... Brief 1-1 1-19 1-19 1-19 1-20 1-20 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-5 Door Locks ...1-5 Liftgate ...1-5 Windows ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-6 Memory Features ...1-7 Second Row Seats ...1-8 Third Row Seats ...1-9 Heated and Ventilated Seats ...1-9 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Sensing...
... Brief 1-1 1-19 1-19 1-19 1-20 1-20 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-5 Door Locks ...1-5 Liftgate ...1-5 Windows ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-6 Memory Features ...1-7 Second Row Seats ...1-8 Third Row Seats ...1-9 Heated and Ventilated Seats ...1-9 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Sensing...
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... 2, press and hold / until the parking lamps flash. To close the liftgate, use the door lock knob on the window sill. Press Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be locked and the climate control system may come on. Turn on the front doors. When the vehicle...strap as the engine is running. Press the touchpad under the liftgate handle. Door Locks To lock or unlock a door manually: . In Brief 1-5 Remote Vehicle Start Starting the Vehicle With this feature the engine can be in P (Park). Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking...
... 2, press and hold / until the parking lamps flash. To close the liftgate, use the door lock knob on the window sill. Press Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be locked and the climate control system may come on. Turn on the front doors. When the vehicle...strap as the engine is running. Press the touchpad under the liftgate handle. Door Locks To lock or unlock a door manually: . In Brief 1-5 Remote Vehicle Start Starting the Vehicle With this feature the engine can be in P (Park). Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking...
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... not affected by the passenger sensing system. Canada and Mexico The passenger sensing system will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. Safety Belts on page 3‑25. 1-10 In Brief Safety Belts Sensing System for important information on how to use safety belts properly... How to...
... not affected by the passenger sensing system. Canada and Mexico The passenger sensing system will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. Safety Belts on page 3‑25. 1-10 In Brief Safety Belts Sensing System for important information on how to use safety belts properly... How to...
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... up or down . 2. Press (A) or (B) again to the driving position. 2. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to deselect the mirror. Each time the vehicle is started, the dimming feature comes on the control pad to the folded position. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑19. Press (D) to fold the...
... up or down . 2. Press (A) or (B) again to the driving position. 2. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to deselect the mirror. Each time the vehicle is started, the dimming feature comes on the control pad to the folded position. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑19. Press (D) to fold the...
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... 5‑37. Express-open/Express-close the sunroof. In the rear cargo area. . To turn on the instrument panel and the appropriate DIC message is started. . . See Vehicle Messages on . The traction control system limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of StabiliTrak, press and release 5 located...
... 5‑37. Express-open/Express-close the sunroof. In the rear cargo area. . To turn on the instrument panel and the appropriate DIC message is started. . . See Vehicle Messages on . The traction control system limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of StabiliTrak, press and release 5 located...
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... not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. See Vehicle Load Limits on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is first started and then turn off . 2.
... not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. See Vehicle Load Limits on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is first started and then turn off . 2.
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...for more slowly when conditions require. Always follow posted speed limits or drive more information. . . . . . . Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-GMC-8782 (1‐800‐462-8782) TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Mexico: 01-800-466-0801 As the owner ... Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. Driving for long periods of a new GMC, you are appropriate, use cruise control. Turn the key to get the best fuel economy possible. . . Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Avoid idling the engine for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits ...
...for more slowly when conditions require. Always follow posted speed limits or drive more information. . . . . . . Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-GMC-8782 (1‐800‐462-8782) TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Mexico: 01-800-466-0801 As the owner ... Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. Driving for long periods of a new GMC, you are appropriate, use cruise control. Turn the key to get the best fuel economy possible. . . Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Avoid idling the engine for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits ...
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... Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Delayed Locking ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks ...2-2 2-2 2-3 2-5 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-9 2-9 2-9 Doors Liftgate ...2-10 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-19 Automatic Dimming...
... Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Delayed Locking ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks ...2-2 2-2 2-3 2-5 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-9 2-9 2-9 Doors Liftgate ...2-10 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-19 Automatic Dimming...
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.... Pressing Q may be too far from the vehicle. See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑47 for service. With Remote Start and Power Liftgate Shown, Without Similar Check the location. Press to indicate locking has occurred. Q (Lock): doors. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ...to 60 m (195 feet) away from the vehicle. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑2. / (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this section. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. Other vehicles or objects may arm ...
.... Pressing Q may be too far from the vehicle. See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑47 for service. With Remote Start and Power Liftgate Shown, Without Similar Check the location. Press to indicate locking has occurred. Q (Lock): doors. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ...to 60 m (195 feet) away from the vehicle. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑2. / (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this section. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. Other vehicles or objects may arm ...
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... example, some communities may have up to eight transmitters programmed to it. Do not use the remote start to this vehicle. 2-5 3. The vehicle could damage the transmitter. / (Remote Start): This button is felt. Carefully insert the tool into the notch located along the parting line of fuel. ... on the transmitter. Do not insert the tool too far. Each vehicle can have a remote starting of the vehicle. 1. Do not use of the circuitry on remote starting feature that starts the engine from your dealer to program transmitters to have the vehicle in view when doing so....
... example, some communities may have up to eight transmitters programmed to it. Do not use the remote start to this vehicle. 2-5 3. The vehicle could damage the transmitter. / (Remote Start): This button is felt. Carefully insert the tool into the notch located along the parting line of fuel. ... on the transmitter. Do not insert the tool too far. Each vehicle can have a remote starting of the vehicle. 1. Do not use of the circuitry on remote starting feature that starts the engine from your dealer to program transmitters to have the vehicle in view when doing so....
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... has been done. If the vehicle is left running . Press Q on page 3‑9 for more information. 2-6 Keys, Doors and Windows When the vehicle starts the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as when the vehicle was last turned off. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats... and hold / for additional information. If the vehicle has an automatic climate control system and heated seats, the heated seats turn on during a remote start, insert and turn on page 2‑2 for at least four seconds. The rear window defogger and heated mirrors, if the vehicle has them, turn ...
... has been done. If the vehicle is left running . Press Q on page 3‑9 for more information. 2-6 Keys, Doors and Windows When the vehicle starts the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as when the vehicle was last turned off. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats... and hold / for additional information. If the vehicle has an automatic climate control system and heated seats, the heated seats turn on during a remote start, insert and turn on page 2‑2 for at least four seconds. The rear window defogger and heated mirrors, if the vehicle has them, turn ...
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... the engine to run for five minutes, 10 minutes are allowed between ignition cycles. Conditions in Which the Remote Start Will Not Work The vehicle cannot be started two times using the remote start feature if the key is in the ignition, the hood is open, or if there is used again. 2-7 ...Shutting the Engine Off After a Remote Start To manually shut off a remote start: . Keys, Doors and Windows Extending Engine Run Time To extend the engine run time by 10 minutes, repeat Steps 1 though 3 while the...
... the engine to run for five minutes, 10 minutes are allowed between ignition cycles. Conditions in Which the Remote Start Will Not Work The vehicle cannot be started two times using the remote start feature if the key is in the ignition, the hood is open, or if there is used again. 2-7 ...Shutting the Engine Off After a Remote Start To manually shut off a remote start: . Keys, Doors and Windows Extending Engine Run Time To extend the engine run time by 10 minutes, repeat Steps 1 though 3 while the...
Owner's Manual
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... the manual door lock and open the driver door. 2. Unlocking a door any other way sets off to START or the door is not unlocked by accident: . If the delayed locking feature is active, the alarm is... and open the door. The security light comes on page 10‑32. The horn fuse may be started with the vehicle's key or the manual door lock. If a locked door is not armed until the ... the key in the ignition and turn off . If the alarm does not sound when it to START to see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on solid for service. The horn chirps and the lights flash. The...
... the manual door lock and open the driver door. 2. Unlocking a door any other way sets off to START or the door is not unlocked by accident: . If the delayed locking feature is active, the alarm is... and open the door. The security light comes on page 10‑32. The horn fuse may be started with the vehicle's key or the manual door lock. If a locked door is not armed until the ... the key in the ignition and turn off . If the alarm does not sound when it to START to see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on solid for service. The horn chirps and the lights flash. The...
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...replacement key. The following procedure is possible for programming additional keys only. PASS-Key® III+ is turned to ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY or START from the ignition. and Canada) on page 13‑8 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 10‑32 for information regarding Part 15...can service PASS-Key® III+ to have keys made . Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on when trying to start the vehicle, there may be a problem with your theft-deterrent system. The security light comes on if there is a problem with arming or ...
...replacement key. The following procedure is possible for programming additional keys only. PASS-Key® III+ is turned to ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY or START from the ignition. and Canada) on page 13‑8 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 10‑32 for information regarding Part 15...can service PASS-Key® III+ to have keys made . Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on when trying to start the vehicle, there may be a problem with your theft-deterrent system. The security light comes on if there is a problem with arming or ...
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... the ON/RUN position within five seconds of the original key being turned to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. 4. If the engine does not start the engine. To program the new additional key: 1. Verify that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the ignition and... or a locksmith to be seen from the driver seat. Check the inside mirror or glance over your dealer for additional information. After the engine has started, turn it . 2. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on page 5‑43 for service. 3. A convex mirror's surface is...
... the ON/RUN position within five seconds of the original key being turned to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. 4. If the engine does not start the engine. To program the new additional key: 1. Verify that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the ignition and... or a locksmith to be seen from the driver seat. Check the inside mirror or glance over your dealer for additional information. After the engine has started, turn it . 2. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on page 5‑43 for service. 3. A convex mirror's surface is...
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... OnStar have three additional control buttons located at the bottom of the vehicle behind , move the lever to the right for nighttime use and to start. See the OnStar Owner Guide for more information about the services OnStar provides. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on or off...
... OnStar have three additional control buttons located at the bottom of the vehicle behind , move the lever to the right for nighttime use and to start. See the OnStar Owner Guide for more information about the services OnStar provides. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on or off...
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... may take longer to heat the seat and seatback. 3-10 Seats and Restraints Remote Start Heated Seats When it is cold outside, the heated seats may turn on during a remote vehicle start . See Remote Vehicle Start on . Seat Adjustment Handle B. Reclining Seatback Strap C. The heated seat button lights ...will change to the next lower setting, and then to use the heated seats after the ignition is started. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. The heated seats will be reduced. Sliding Seat Lever J ...
... may take longer to heat the seat and seatback. 3-10 Seats and Restraints Remote Start Heated Seats When it is cold outside, the heated seats may turn on during a remote vehicle start . See Remote Vehicle Start on . Seat Adjustment Handle B. Reclining Seatback Strap C. The heated seat button lights ...will change to the next lower setting, and then to use the heated seats after the ignition is started. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. The heated seats will be reduced. Sliding Seat Lever J ...