2021 GMC Acadia Owner's Manual

2021 GMC Acadia owners manual
Year:
2021
Make:
GMC
Model:
Acadia
Rating:
(4)

Online manual

Size:
7.26 MB

Table of Contents

Canadian Vehicle Owners
2
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
3
Symbols
3
Keys
7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
8
Remote Vehicle Start
14
Door Locks
16
Power Door Locks
18
Delayed Locking
18
Automatic Door Locks
18
Lockout Protection
18
Vehicle Alarm System
26
Immobilizer
27
Convex Mirrors
27
Power Mirrors
28
Folding Mirrors
28
Heated Mirrors
29
Automatic Dimming Mirror
29
Interior Rearview Mirrors
29
Manual Rearview Mirror
29
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
29
Power Windows
32
Seat Adjustment
38
Power Seat Adjustment
38
Lumbar Adjustment
39
Reclining Seatbacks
39
Memory Seats
40
Heated Rear Seats
46
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
49
Lap-Shoulder Belt
51
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
53
Seat Belt Extender
54
Safety System Check
54
Seat Belt Care
54
Where Are the Airbags?
56
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
58
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
59
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
59
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
59
Passenger Sensing System
60
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
64
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
64
Airbag System Check
65
Older Children
65
Infants and Young Children
67
Child Restraint Systems
69
Where to Put the Restraint
70
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
72
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
79
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
79
Glove Box
84
Sunglasses Storage
84
Armrest Storage
84
Rear Storage
85
Cargo Tie-Downs
86
Cargo Management System
86
Steering Wheel Adjustment
91
Steering Wheel Controls
91
Heated Steering Wheel
91
Horn
92
Windshield Wiper/Washer
92
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
93
Compass
93
Clock
94
Power Outlets
94
Instrument Cluster (Base and Midlevel)
98
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
101
Speedometer
103
Odometer
103
Trip Odometer
103
Tachometer
103
Fuel Gauge
103
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge
104
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
105
Voltmeter Gauge
105
Seat Belt Reminders
106
Airbag Readiness Light
106
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
107
Charging System Light
108
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
108
Brake System Warning Light
109
Electric Parking Brake Light
110
Service Electric Parking Brake Light (Uplevel and Midlevel Cluster Only)
110
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
111
Gear Shifting Light
111
Tow/Haul Mode Light
111
Hill Descent Control Light
111
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
111
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
112
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
112
Traction Off Light
112
StabiliTrak OFF Light
113
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
113
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
113
Tire Pressure Light
114
Engine Oil Pressure Light
114
Low Fuel Warning Light
115
Security Light
115
High-Beam On Light
115
Front Fog Lamp Light
115
Lamps On Reminder
115
Cruise Control Light
116
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base)
116
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Midlevel and Uplevel)
118
Engine Power Messages
124
Vehicle Speed Messages
124
Universal Remote System Programming
128
Exterior Lamp Controls
132
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
133
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
133
Flash-to-Pass
133
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
134
Automatic Headlamp System
134
Hazard Warning Flashers
135
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
135
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
136
Courtesy Lamps
136
Dome Lamps
136
Entry Lighting
137
Exit Lighting
137
Battery Load Management
137
Battery Power Protection
138
Overview
140
Steering Wheel Controls
141
Using the System
142
AM-FM Radio
145
HD Radio Technology
146
Radio Data System (RDS)
147
Satellite Radio
147
Radio Reception
148
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
148
USB Port
148
Bluetooth Audio
151
Using the Navigation System
153
Maps
156
Navigation Symbols
156
Destination
157
Global Positioning System (GPS)
162
Vehicle Positioning
163
Problems with Route Guidance
163
If the System Needs Service
163
Map Data Updates
163
Database Coverage Explanations
164
Bluetooth (Overview)
169
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
170
Teen Driver
181
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
193
Rear Climate Control System
197
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
198
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
201
Distracted Driving
201
Defensive Driving
202
Impaired Driving
202
Control of a Vehicle
202
Braking
202
Steering
203
Off-Road Recovery
204
Loss of Control
204
Off-Road Driving
204
Driving on Wet Roads
208
Hill and Mountain Roads
208
Winter Driving
209
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
210
New Vehicle Break-In
213
Ignition Positions
214
Starting the Engine
215
Stop/Start System
216
Engine Heater
217
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
218
Shifting Into Park
218
Shifting out of Park
219
Parking over Things That Burn
220
Active Fuel Management
220
Manual Mode
224
Electric Brake Boost
225
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
225
Electric Parking Brake
225
Brake Assist
227
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
227
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
229
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
242
Assistance Systems for Driving
246
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
246
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
248
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
249
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
251
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
251
Top Tier Fuel
254
Recommended Fuel
254
Prohibited Fuels
255
Fuels in Foreign Countries
255
Fuel Additives
255
Filling the Tank
255
General Towing Information
257
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
257
Trailer Towing
260
Towing Equipment
263
California Proposition 65 Warning
269
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
269
Doing Your Own Service Work
270
Hood
271
Engine Compartment Overview
272
Engine Oil
277
Engine Oil Life System
279
Automatic Transmission Fluid
280
Engine Air Filter Life System
280
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
280
Cooling System
282
Engine Overheating
286
Washer Fluid
287
Brakes
288
Brake Fluid
288
Battery - North America
289
All-Wheel Drive
290
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
290
Wiper Blade Replacement
291
Windshield Replacement
291
Halogen Bulbs
293
Electrical System Overload
293
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
294
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
294
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
297
Tires
301
All-Season Tires
302
Winter Tires
302
Summer Tires
303
All-Terrain Tires
303
Tire Sidewall Labeling
303
Tire Designations
305
Tire Terminology and Definitions
305
Tire Pressure
308
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
309
Tire Pressure Monitor System
310
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
311
Tire Inspection
314
Tire Rotation
314
When It Is Time for New Tires
315
Buying New Tires
316
Different Size Tires and Wheels
317
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
317
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
319
Wheel Replacement
319
Tire Chains
319
If a Tire Goes Flat
320
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
321
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
327
Tire Changing
327
Exterior Care
338
Interior Care
342
General Information
346
Maintenance Schedule
347
Special Application Services
352
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
355
Maintenance Replacement Parts
356
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
359
Capacities and Specifications
360
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
364
Customer Assistance Offices
366
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
366
Online Owner Center
366
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
367
Roadside Assistance Program
367
Scheduling Service Appointments
369
Courtesy Transportation Program
369
Collision Damage Repair
370
Publication Ordering Information
372
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
372
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
373
Cybersecurity
374
Event Data Recorders
374
OnStar
375
Emergency
377
Security
377
Navigation
381
Connections
382
Index_A
384
Index_B
385
Index_C
385
Index_D
386
Index_E
387
Index_F
387
Index_G
388
Index_H
388
Index_I
388
Index_J
389
Index_K
389
Index_L
389
Index_M
390
Index_N
390
Index_O
390
Index_P
391
Index_R
391
Index_S
392
Index_T
393
Index_U
394
Index_V
394
Index_W
394

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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.

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