2010 GMC Acadia Owner's Manual
Year:
2010
Make:
GMC
Model:
Acadia
Rating:
Table of Contents
2010 GMC Acadia BookTOC
1
Introduction
3
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions
4
Symbols
4
In Brief
7
Instrument Panel
8
Initial Drive Information
10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
10
Remote Vehicle Start
11
Door Locks
11
Liftgate
12
Windows
12
Seat Adjustment
13
Second Row Seats
13
Third Row Seats
14
Heated Seats
14
Heated and Ventilated Seats
14
Head Restraint Adjustment
14
Safety Belt
15
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag
15
Mirror Adjustment
16
Steering Wheel Adjustment
17
Interior Lighting
17
Exterior Lighting
18
Windshield Wiper/Washer
18
Climate Controls
19
Vehicle Features
21
Radio(s)
21
Satellite Radio
22
Portable Audio Devices
22
Bluetooth®
23
Steering Wheel Controls
23
Navigation System
24
Cruise Control
24
Storage Compartments
24
Power Outlets
25
Sunroof
25
Performance and Maintenance
26
StabiliTrak®
26
Tire Pressure Monitor
26
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
26
Engine Oil Life System
27
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
27
Roadside Assistance Program
28
OnStar®
28
Keys, Doors and Windows
31
Keys and Locks
32
Keys
32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
33
Remote Vehicle Start
35
Door Locks
37
Power Door Locks
38
Delayed Locking
38
Automatic Door Locks
38
Lockout Protection
38
Safety Locks
38
Doors
39
Liftgate
39
Vehicle Security
43
Anti-Theft Alarm System
43
Immobilizer
44
Immobilizer Operation
44
Exterior Mirrors
46
Convex Mirrors
46
Power Mirrors
47
Folding Mirrors
47
Heated Mirrors
48
Park Tilt Mirrors
48
Interior Mirrors
49
Manual Rearview Mirror
49
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
49
Windows
50
Power Windows
50
Sun Visors
52
Roof
52
Sunroof
52
Seats and Restraints
55
Head Restraints
56
Front Seats
57
Seat Adjustment
57
Power Seat Adjustment
58
Lumbar Adjustment
60
Reclining Seatbacks
61
Heated Front Seats
63
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
64
Rear Seats
64
Third Row Seats
67
Safety Belts
70
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
73
Lap-Shoulder Belt
79
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
84
Safety Belt Extender
84
Safety System Check
85
Safety Belt Care
85
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash
85
Airbag System
86
Where Are the Airbags?
88
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
89
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
91
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
91
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?
92
Passenger Sensing System
93
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
98
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
98
Airbag System Check
99
Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash
100
Child Restraints
100
Older Children
100
Infants and Young Children
103
Child Restraint Systems
105
Where to Put the Restraint
107
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
109
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
115
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
116
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Passenger Seat)
118
Storage
121
Storage Compartments
121
Instrument Panel Storage
121
Glove Box
121
Cupholders
121
Armrest Storage
121
Center Console Storage
121
Floor Console Storage
122
Additional Storage Features
123
Cargo Cover
123
Cargo Tie Downs
123
Cargo Management System
123
Convenience Net
123
Roof Rack System
124
Instruments and Controls
125
Controls
126
Steering Wheel Adjustment
126
Steering Wheel Controls
126
Horn
128
Windshield Wiper/Washer
128
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
129
Compass
130
Clock
132
Power Outlets
132
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
134
Instrument Cluster
135
Speedometer
136
Odometer
136
Tachometer
136
Fuel Gauge
136
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
137
Voltmeter Gauge
137
Safety Belt Reminders
138
Airbag Readiness Light
139
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
139
Charging System Light
140
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
141
Brake System Warning Light
143
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
144
Tow/Haul Mode Light
144
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light
145
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
145
Tire Pressure Light
145
Engine Oil Pressure Light
146
Security Light
147
High-Beam on Light
147
Fog Lamp Light
147
Cruise Control Light
147
Information Displays
148
Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons)
148
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons)
153
Head-Up Display (HUD)
156
Vehicle Messages
160
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
160
Brake System Messages
160
Cruise Control Messages
161
Door Ajar Messages
161
Engine Cooling System Messages
162
Engine Oil Messages
163
Engine Power Messages
163
Fuel System Messages
163
Key and Lock Messages
164
Lamp Messages
164
Object Detection System Messages
164
Ride Control System Messages
165
Airbag System Messages
165
Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages
165
Service Vehicle Messages
166
Tire Messages
166
Transmission Messages
167
Vehicle Reminder Messages
168
Vehicle Speed Messages
168
Washer Fluid Messages
168
Vehicle Personalization
169
Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons)
169
Universal Remote System
176
Universal Remote System Programming
176
Universal Remote System Operation
180
Lighting
181
Exterior Lighting
181
Exterior Lamp Controls
181
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
182
Flash-to-Pass
183
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System
183
Hazard Warning Flashers
183
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
184
Fog Lamps
184
Interior Lighting
185
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
185
Courtesy Lamps
185
Dome Lamps
185
Reading Lamps
185
Lighting Features
186
Entry Lighting
186
Delayed Entry Lighting
186
Delayed Exit Lighting
186
Parade Dimming
187
Battery Load Management
187
Battery Power Protection
188
Infotainment System
189
Introduction
189
Theft-Deterrent Feature
190
Operation
190
Radio
194
AM-FM Radio
194
Satellite Radio
196
Radio Reception
199
Multi-Band Antenna
200
Audio Players
200
CD Player
200
CD/DVD Player
202
MP3 (Radio with CD and Radio with CD/USB)
210
MP3 (Radio with CD/DVD)
216
Auxiliary Devices
222
Rear Seat Infotainment
224
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
224
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System
232
Rear Audio Controller (RAC)
234
Phone
234
Bluetooth
234
Climate Controls
245
Climate Control Systems
245
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
248
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only)
254
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio)
255
Air Vents
256
Driving and Operating
257
Driving Information
258
Defensive Driving
258
Drunk Driving
258
Control of a Vehicle
259
Braking
259
Steering
260
Off-Road Recovery
261
Loss of Control
262
Driving on Wet Roads
263
Highway Hypnosis
264
Hill and Mountain Roads
264
Winter Driving
265
If the Vehicle is Stuck
267
Vehicle Load Limits
268
Starting and Operating
273
New Vehicle Break-In
273
Ignition Positions
274
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
275
Starting the Engine
275
Engine Heater
276
Shifting Into Park
277
Shifting Out of Park
278
Parking Over Things That Burn
279
Engine Exhaust
279
Running the Vehicle While Parked
280
Automatic Transmission
280
Manual Mode
282
Tow/Haul Mode
283
Drive Systems
284
All-Wheel Drive
284
Brakes
284
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
284
Parking Brake
285
Brake Assist
286
Ride Control Systems
286
StabiliTrak System
286
Cruise Control
288
Object Detection Systems
291
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
291
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
292
Fuel
298
Recommended Fuel
299
Gasoline Specifications
299
California Fuel Requirements
299
Fuels in Foreign Countries
300
Fuel Additives
300
Filling the Tank
301
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
303
Towing
303
General Towing Information
303
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
304
Trailer Towing
309
Towing Equipment
313
Conversions and Add-Ons
315
Add-On Electrical Equipment
315
Vehicle Care
317
General Information
318
California Proposition 65 Warning
319
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
319
Accessories and Modifications
319
Vehicle Checks
320
Doing Your Own Service Work
320
Hood
321
Engine Compartment Overview
322
Engine Cover
323
Engine Oil
324
Engine Oil Life System
325
Automatic Transmission Fluid
327
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
328
Cooling System
330
Engine Coolant
330
Engine Overheating
334
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
336
Power Steering Fluid
336
Washer Fluid
337
Brakes
338
Brake Fluid
339
Battery
341
All-Wheel Drive
341
Starter Switch Check
342
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check
342
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
342
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
343
Wiper Blade Replacement
343
Headlamp Aiming
344
Bulb Replacement
344
Halogen Bulbs
344
License Plate Lamp
345
Replacement Bulbs
345
Electrical System
345
High Voltage Devices and Wiring
345
Electrical System Overload
346
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
346
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
346
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
350
Wheels and Tires
352
Tires
352
Tire Sidewall Labeling
353
Tire Designations
355
Tire Terminology and Definitions
356
Tire Pressure
359
Tire Pressure Monitor System
360
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
362
Tire Inspection
365
Tire Rotation
365
When It Is Time for New Tires
367
Buying New Tires
367
Different Size Tires and Wheels
369
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
370
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
371
Wheel Replacement
372
Tire Chains
373
If a Tire Goes Flat
373
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
375
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
382
Tire Changing
383
Secondary Latch System
392
Compact Spare Tire
393
Jump Starting
395
Towing
399
Towing the Vehicle
399
Recreational Vehicle Towing
399
Appearance Care
402
Exterior Care
402
Interior Care
406
Floor Mats
409
Service and Maintenance
411
General Information
411
Scheduled Maintenance
412
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
418
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
418
Maintenance Replacement Parts
420
Maintenance Records
421
Technical Data
425
Vehicle Identification
425
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
425
Service Parts Identification Label
425
Vehicle Data
426
Capacities and Specifications
426
Engine Drive Belt Routing
427
Customer Information
429
Customer Information
429
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
429
Customer Assistance Offices
432
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
432
Online Owner Center
433
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
434
Roadside Assistance Program
434
Scheduling Service Appointments
436
Courtesy Transportation Program
437
Collision Damage Repair
438
Service Publications Ordering Information
441
Reporting Safety Defects
442
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
442
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
443
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
443
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
444
Event Data Recorders
444
Navigation System
445
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
445
Radio Frequency Statement
445
Index
447
Index_A
447
Index_B
448
Index_C
448
Index_D
449
Index_E
450
Index_F
450
Index_G
451
Index_H
451
Index_I
452
Index_J
452
Index_K
452
Index_L
452
Index_M
453
Index_N
454
Index_O
454
Index_P
454
Index_R
455
Index_S
456
Index_T
457
Index_U
458
Index_V
458
Index_W
458
2010 GMC Acadia Overview
Introduction
The 2010 GMC Acadia emerges as a versatile and spacious midsize SUV, ideal for families and adventure seekers alike. Combining a handsome exterior with roomy interiors, it caters to everyday needs while maintaining a sense of style. With a solid reputation for comfort and utility, the Acadia stands out in its class, appealing to a broad spectrum of drivers looking for reliability and performance.
Powertrains
Under the hood, the 2010 GMC Acadia boasts a 3.6-liter V6 engine, delivering an impressive 288 horsepower paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The powertrain offers both front-wheel and all-wheel drive options, ensuring a smooth drive across varied terrains. With its capable handling and decent fuel efficiency for an SUV, the Acadia can navigate city streets or tackle rugged roads with confidence.
Trims
The Acadia is offered in several trims: the base SL, the mid-tier SLE, and the upscale SLT, with each providing unique features and options. The SL trim is practical and focused on essential amenities, while the SLE steps it up with additional conveniences. The SLT elevates luxury with premium materials and advanced technology, making it the perfect choice for those who desire a more refined driving experience.
Features
The 2010 GMC Acadia pulls ahead with a plethora of features designed for safety and comfort. Standard equipment includes tri-zone climate control, a rearview camera, and an innovative infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity. Higher trims enjoy added perks like leather upholstery, premium audio systems, and advanced navigation options, ensuring every journey is enjoyable for both driver and passengers.
Owners Manual
For new Acadia owners, the owner’s manual serves as an essential resource, providing maintenance tips, troubleshooting guidance, and detailed information on the vehicle's features and functions. This comprehensive guide helps drivers maximize their Acadia’s capabilities while ensuring a smooth ownership experience.
User manual download
The GMC Acadia owner manual for the 2010 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2010 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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