2007 GMC Acadia Owner's Manual
Year:
2007
Make:
GMC
Model:
Acadia
Rating:
Table of Contents
2007 GMC Acadia BookTOC
1
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
9
Manual Seats
9
Driver Seat Height Adjuster
10
Power Seats
10
Manual Lumbar
11
Power Lumbar
12
Heated Seats
12
Memory Seat and Mirrors
13
Reclining Seatbacks
15
Head Restraints
17
Rear Seats
18
Rear Seat Operation
18
Third Row Seats
21
Safety Belts
24
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
24
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
28
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
29
Driver Position
30
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
38
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
39
Right Front Passenger Position
39
Rear Seat Passengers
40
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
43
Safety Belt Pretensioners
47
Safety Belt Extender
47
Child Restraints
48
Older Children
48
Infants and Young Children
51
Child Restraint Systems
55
Where to Put the Restraint
60
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
61
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
69
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
72
Airbag System
76
Where Are the Airbags?
79
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
81
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
83
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
83
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?
84
Passenger Sensing System
85
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
90
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
91
Restraint System Check
92
Checking the Restraint Systems
92
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
93
Features and Controls
95
Keys
97
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
98
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
100
Doors and Locks
106
Door Locks
106
Power Door Locks
107
Delayed Locking
107
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
107
Rear Door Security Locks
108
Lockout Protection
108
Liftgate
109
Power Liftgate
110
Windows
114
Power Windows
115
Sun Visors
117
Theft-Deterrent Systems
118
Content Theft-Deterrent
118
120
Operation
121
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
123
New Vehicle Break-In
123
Ignition Positions
124
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
125
Starting the Engine
126
Engine Coolant Heater
127
Automatic Transmission Operation
129
Tow/Haul Mode
133
Parking Brake
134
Shifting Into Park (P)
135
Shifting Out of Park (P)
137
Parking Over Things That Burn
137
Engine Exhaust
138
Running the Engine While Parked
139
Mirrors
140
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®
140
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass
140
Outside Power Mirrors
142
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
143
Outside Convex Mirror
144
Outside Heated Mirrors
145
OnStar® System
145
Universal Home Remote System
149
System Identification
149
Universal Home Remote System
150
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED)
150
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED)
154
Storage Areas
161
Glove Box
161
Cupholder(s)
161
Instrument Panel Storage Area
161
Center Console Storage Area
161
Floor Mats
162
Luggage Carrier
162
Rear Seat Armrest
163
Convenience Net
163
Cargo Cover
163
Cargo Tie Downs
163
Cargo Management System
164
Sunroof
164
Instrument Panel
167
Instrument Panel Overview
170
Hazard Warning Flashers
172
Other Warning Devices
173
Horn
173
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
173
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column
174
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
174
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
175
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
176
Flash-to-Pass
176
Windshield Wipers
176
Windshield Washer
177
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
179
Cruise Control
180
Exterior Lamps
183
Delayed Headlamps
184
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System
185
Fog Lamps
186
Instrument Panel Brightness
186
Courtesy Lamps
186
Entry Lighting
187
Delayed Entry Lighting
187
Delayed Exit Lighting
188
Parade Dimming
188
Reading Lamps
188
Electric Power Management
188
Battery Run-Down Protection
189
Head-Up Display (HUD)
190
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
194
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
197
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current
198
Climate Controls
199
Climate Control System
199
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
203
Outlet Adjustment
210
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
211
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls
212
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
214
Instrument Panel Cluster
215
Speedometer and Odometer
216
Tachometer
216
Safety Belt Reminder Light
216
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
217
Airbag Readiness Light
217
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
218
Charging System Light
220
Voltmeter Gage
221
Brake System Warning Light
222
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
223
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light
224
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
224
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
225
Tire Pressure Light
225
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
226
Oil Pressure Light
229
Security Light
229
Fog Lamp Light
230
Cruise Control Light
230
Highbeam On Light
230
Tow/Haul Mode Light
230
Fuel Gage
231
Driver Information Center (DIC)
232
DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons)
233
DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons)
239
DIC Warnings and Messages
244
DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons)
255
Audio System(s)
264
Setting the Time
266
Radio with CD
268
Radio with CD and DVD
278
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD or Six-Disc CD Player)
295
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and DVD Player)
301
XM Radio Messages
309
Navigation/Radio System
311
Rear Seat Entertainment System
311
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
322
Rear Audio Controller (RAC)
324
Theft-Deterrent Feature
325
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
325
Radio Reception
326
Care of Your CDs and DVDs
328
Care of the CD and DVD Player
328
Multi-Band Antenna
328
Driving Your Vehicle
329
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
330
Defensive Driving
330
Drunken Driving
331
Control of a Vehicle
334
Braking
334
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
335
Braking in Emergencies
336
StabiliTrak® System
337
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
339
Steering
340
Off-Road Recovery
342
Passing
342
Loss of Control
344
Driving at Night
346
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
347
City Driving
350
Freeway Driving
351
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
352
Highway Hypnosis
353
Hill and Mountain Roads
354
Winter Driving
356
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
360
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
361
Loading Your Vehicle
361
Towing
367
Towing Your Vehicle
367
Recreational Vehicle Towing
367
Towing a Trailer
371
Service and Appearance Care
383
Service
385
Accessories and Modifications
385
California Proposition 65 Warning
386
Doing Your Own Service Work
386
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
387
Fuel
387
Gasoline Octane
388
Gasoline Specifications
388
California Fuel
388
Additives
389
Fuels in Foreign Countries
390
Filling the Tank
390
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
393
Checking Things Under the Hood
394
Hood Release
395
Engine Compartment Overview
396
Engine Oil
397
Engine Oil Life System
400
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
402
Automatic Transmission Fluid
404
Engine Coolant
406
Radiator Pressure Cap
410
Engine Overheating
410
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
412
Cooling System
413
Power Steering Fluid
419
Windshield Washer Fluid
420
Brakes
421
Battery
424
Jump Starting
425
All-Wheel Drive
430
Headlamp Aiming
431
Bulb Replacement
432
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
432
Halogen Bulbs
432
License Plate Lamp
433
Replacement Bulbs
433
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
434
Tires
435
Tire Sidewall Labeling
436
Tire Terminology and Definitions
439
Inflation - Tire Pressure
442
Tire Pressure Monitor System
444
Tire Inspection and Rotation
448
When It Is Time for New Tires
450
Buying New Tires
450
Different Size Tires and Wheels
452
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
453
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
454
Wheel Replacement
454
Tire Chains
456
If a Tire Goes Flat
457
Changing a Flat Tire
458
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
459
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
463
Secondary Latch System
468
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
472
Compact Spare Tire
477
Appearance Care
478
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
478
Fabric/Carpet
480
Leather
481
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
481
Care of Safety Belts
482
Weatherstrips
482
Washing Your Vehicle
482
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
483
Finish Care
483
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
484
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim
484
Tires
485
Sheet Metal Damage
486
Finish Damage
486
Underbody Maintenance
486
Chemical Paint Spotting
486
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
487
Vehicle Identification
488
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
488
Service Parts Identification Label
488
Electrical System
489
High Voltage Devices and Wiring
489
Add-On Electrical Equipment
489
Windshield Wiper Fuses
490
Power Windows and Other Power Options
490
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
490
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
490
Underhood Fuse Block
493
Maintenance Schedule
500
Introduction
500
Maintenance Requirements
500
Your Vehicle and the Environment
500
Using the Maintenance Schedule
501
Scheduled Maintenance
502
Additional Required Services
504
Maintenance Footnotes
506
Owner Checks and Services
507
At Each Fuel Fill
508
At Least Once a Month
508
At Least Once a Year
509
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
511
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
512
Engine Drive Belt Routing
513
Maintenance Record
514
Customer Assistance Information
517
Customer Assistance and Information
518
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
518
Online Owner Center
521
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
522
Customer Assistance Offices
522
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
523
Roadside Assistance Program
524
Courtesy Transportation
527
Collision Damage Repair
530
Reporting Safety Defects
533
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
533
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
534
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
534
Service Publications Ordering Information
534
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
536
Event Data Recorders
537
OnStar
538
Navigation System
538
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
538
Index
539
FAQ about the 2007 GMC Acadia Manual
What contains the 2007 Acadia manual?
The GMC Acadia owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by GMC to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the GMC Acadia. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a GMC Acadia 2007 owner's manual:
- Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- Environmental Information about environmentally-friendly driving practices
- Instrument Panel and Controls, including dashboard indicators, warning lights, and controls
- Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
Where to download the 2007 GMC Acadia Owners Manual?
The GMC Acadia owner manual for the 2007 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the GMC Acadia year 2007 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2007 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The GMC Acadia (2007) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2007 is available in English.
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