2019 GMC Acadia Owner's Manual

2019 GMC Acadia owners manual
Year:
2019
Make:
GMC
Model:
Acadia
Rating:
(7)

Online manual

Size:
7.82 MB

Table of Contents

Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
3
Stop/Start System
9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
9
Remote Vehicle Start
9
Door Locks
10
Liftgate
11
Windows
11
Seat Adjustment
12
Memory Features
13
Second Row Seats
13
Third Row Seats
13
Heated and Ventilated Seats
14
Head Restraint Adjustment
14
Seat Belts
15
Passenger Sensing System
15
Mirror Adjustment
15
Steering Wheel Adjustment
16
Interior Lighting
17
Exterior Lighting
17
Windshield Wiper/Washer
18
Climate Controls
19
Infotainment System
20
Radio(s)
20
Satellite Radio
20
Portable Audio Devices
20
Bluetooth
21
Steering Wheel Controls
21
Cruise Control
22
Driver Information Center (DIC)
22
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
23
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
23
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
23
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
23
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
23
Surround Vision
24
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
24
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
24
Park Assist
24
Power Outlets
24
Universal Remote System
25
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
26
Tire Pressure Monitor
26
Fuel
27
E85 or FlexFuel
27
Engine Oil Life System
27
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
27
Keys
29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
30
Remote Vehicle Start
36
Door Locks
38
Power Door Locks
40
Delayed Locking
40
Automatic Door Locks
40
Lockout Protection
41
Vehicle Alarm System
47
Immobilizer
49
Convex Mirrors
50
Power Mirrors
50
Folding Mirrors
50
Heated Mirrors
50
Automatic Dimming Mirror
51
Interior Rearview Mirrors
51
Manual Rearview Mirror
51
Power Windows
52
Seat Adjustment
59
Power Seat Adjustment
60
Lumbar Adjustment
60
Reclining Seatbacks
60
Memory Seats
62
Heated Rear Seats
70
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
73
Lap-Shoulder Belt
75
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
77
Seat Belt Extender
78
Safety System Check
78
Seat Belt Care
78
Where Are the Airbags?
81
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
83
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
84
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
84
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
85
Passenger Sensing System
86
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
90
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
91
Airbag System Check
92
Older Children
92
Infants and Young Children
94
Child Restraint Systems
97
Where to Put the Restraint
98
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
100
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
106
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
107
Glove Box
112
Sunglasses Storage
112
Armrest Storage
113
Rear Storage
113
Cargo Cover
114
Cargo Tie-Downs
114
Cargo Management System
115
Steering Wheel Adjustment
120
Steering Wheel Controls
120
Heated Steering Wheel
121
Horn
121
Windshield Wiper/Washer
121
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
122
Compass
123
Clock
124
Instrument Cluster
128
Speedometer
132
Odometer
132
Trip Odometer
132
Tachometer
132
Fuel Gauge
133
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
134
Seat Belt Reminders
135
Airbag Readiness Light
136
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
136
Charging System Light
137
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
137
Brake System Warning Light
139
Electric Parking Brake Light
140
Service Electric Parking Brake Light (Uplevel and Midlevel Cluster Only)
140
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
140
Tow/Haul Mode Light
141
Hill Descent Control Light
141
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
141
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
141
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
142
Traction Off Light
142
StabiliTrak OFF Light
142
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
143
Tire Pressure Light
143
Engine Oil Pressure Light
143
Low Fuel Warning Light (Base Level)
144
Low Fuel Warning Light (Midlevel and Uplevel)
144
Security Light
145
High-Beam On Light
145
Front Fog Lamp Light
145
Lamps On Reminder
145
Cruise Control Light
145
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base and Midlevel)
146
Engine Power Messages
152
Vehicle Speed Messages
152
Universal Remote System Programming
161
Exterior Lamp Controls
165
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
167
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
167
Flash-to-Pass
167
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
167
Automatic Headlamp System
168
Hazard Warning Flashers
169
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
169
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
170
Courtesy Lamps
170
Dome Lamps
170
Entry Lighting
171
Exit Lighting
172
Battery Load Management
172
Battery Power Protection
172
Infotainment
174
Theft-Deterrent Feature
175
Overview
176
Home Page
177
Operation
177
AM-FM Radio
179
Satellite Radio
180
Radio Reception
181
USB Port
182
Bluetooth (Overview)
189
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)
190
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
194
Hands-Free Phone
195
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
199
Rear Climate Control System
202
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
205
Distracted Driving
207
Defensive Driving
208
Drunk Driving
208
Control of a Vehicle
208
Braking
208
Steering
209
Off-Road Recovery
209
Loss of Control
210
Off-Road Driving
210
Driving on Wet Roads
215
Hill and Mountain Roads
216
Winter Driving
216
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
218
New Vehicle Break-In
222
Ignition Positions
222
Starting the Engine
224
Stop/Start System
225
Engine Heater
226
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
227
Shifting Into Park
227
Shifting out of Park
228
Parking over Things That Burn
229
Manual Mode
232
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
234
Electric Parking Brake
235
Brake Assist
236
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
237
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
239
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
254
Assistance Systems for Driving
258
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
258
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
260
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
262
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
264
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
265
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
266
Top Tier Fuel
269
Recommended Fuel
269
Prohibited Fuels
269
Fuels in Foreign Countries
270
Fuel Additives
270
Filling the Tank
270
General Towing Information
272
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
272
Towing Equipment
279
California Proposition 65 Warning
286
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
287
Doing Your Own Service Work
287
Hood
288
Engine Compartment Overview
289
Engine Oil
292
Engine Oil Life System
294
Automatic Transmission Fluid
295
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
296
Cooling System
297
Engine Overheating
301
Washer Fluid
302
Brakes
303
Brake Fluid
304
Battery - North America
305
All-Wheel Drive
306
Starter Switch Check
306
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
306
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
306
Wiper Blade Replacement
307
Windshield Replacement
308
Gas Strut(s)
308
Halogen Bulbs
310
LED Lighting
310
Electrical System Overload
311
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
311
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
312
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
315
Tires
320
All-Season Tires
321
Winter Tires
321
Summer Tires
321
Tire Sidewall Labeling
322
Tire Designations
324
Tire Terminology and Definitions
325
Tire Pressure
327
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
329
Tire Pressure Monitor System
329
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
330
Tire Inspection
334
Tire Rotation
335
When It Is Time for New Tires
336
Buying New Tires
336
Different Size Tires and Wheels
338
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
338
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
340
Wheel Replacement
340
Tire Chains
341
If a Tire Goes Flat
342
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
343
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
349
Tire Changing
350
Exterior Care
364
Interior Care
369
General Information
374
Maintenance Schedule
376
Special Application Services
381
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
384
Maintenance Replacement Parts
385
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
387
Capacities and Specifications
388
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
391
Customer Assistance Offices
393
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
394
Online Owner Center
394
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
395
Roadside Assistance Program
395
Scheduling Service Appointments
397
Courtesy Transportation Program
397
Collision Damage Repair
398
Publication Ordering Information
400
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
401
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
402
Event Data Recorders
403
OnStar
404
Emergency
406
Security
407
Navigation
413
Connections
414
Index_A
417
Index_B
418
Index_C
418
Index_D
419
Index_E
420
Index_F
420
Index_G
421
Index_H
421
Index_I
422
Index_J
422
Index_K
422
Index_L
422
Index_M
423
Index_N
423
Index_O
423
Index_P
424
Index_R
424
Index_S
425
Index_T
426
Index_U
427
Index_V
427
Index_W
428

2019 GMC Acadia Overview

Introduction

The 2019 GMC Acadia is a midsize SUV that seamlessly blends sophistication, spaciousness, and cutting-edge technology. With a bold exterior design that features a confident stance and sleek lines, the Acadia is designed to turn heads on the road while providing a comfortable ride for families and adventurers alike. This versatile SUV accommodates up to seven passengers, making it perfect for road trips and everyday travel.

Powertrains

The 2019 Acadia is offered with two robust engine options to cater to varying driving needs. The standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine delivers a smart balance of power and efficiency, producing a commendable 193 horsepower. For those seeking more performance, the available 3.6-liter V6 engine generates an impressive 310 horsepower, allowing for confident highway merging and towing capability. Both engines are paired with a smooth-shifting six-speed automatic transmission, ensuring a responsive driving experience.

Trims

The 2019 GMC Acadia is available in several well-equipped trims: SL, SLE-1, SLE-2, SLT-1, SLT-2, and the sporty AT4. Each trim level provides distinct features and options, allowing buyers to choose based on their personal preferences. From the entry-level SL to the luxurious SLT-2 and adventure-ready AT4, the Acadia offers various configurations and premium amenities to suit different lifestyles.

Features

The Acadia is packed with modern features designed to enhance safety, comfort, and convenience. Advanced technology includes an intuitive infotainment system with a responsive touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and available built-in navigation. Safety connects through available features like automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and rear cross-traffic alert, ensuring peace of mind for both drivers and passengers.

Owner's Manual

The owner's manual for the 2019 GMC Acadia serves as an invaluable resource for new owners. It contains comprehensive details about vehicle operation, maintenance schedules, troubleshooting tips, and essential information about the advanced safety features. The manual guides owners to optimize their vehicle’s performance and longevity while ensuring a better understanding of all its capabilities.

User manual download

The GMC Acadia owner manual for the 2019 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2019 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

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