Gmc Acadia 2018, Acadia Denali 2018 User Manual
Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner’s Manual
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Contents
Introduction . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows .. .. . 28
Seats and Restraints . .. . . . . . . . . 54
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Instruments and Controls . .. . . . 115
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 169
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Driving and Operating . .. . . . . . . 200
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Service and Maintenance . .. . . 359
Technical Data .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 376
Reporting Safety Defects . .. . . . 386
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
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2 Introduction
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems,
slogans, vehicle model names, and
vehicle body designs appearing in
this manual including, but not limited
to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the
GMC Truck Emblem, ACADIA, and
DENALI are trademarks and/or
service marks of General Motors
LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,
or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General
Motors of Canada Company” for
GMC wherever it appears in this
manual.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 23297094 A First Printing
This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, country
specifications, features/applications
that may not be available in your
region, or changes subsequent to
the printing of this owner ’s manual.
Refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm the
features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about
the vehicle, use the Index in the
back of the manual. It is an
alphabetical list of what is in the
manual and the page number where
it can be found.
©
2017 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Introduction 3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
Danger
{
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
Warning
{
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means “Do
Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let
this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M : Shown when the owner’s
manual has additional instructions
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
or information.
* : Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0 : Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. See the
features in this manual for
information.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
# : Air Conditioning
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$ : Brake System Warning Light
" : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
` : Do Not Puncture
^ : Do Not Service
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j : LATCH System Child Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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: : Oil Pressure
O : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Seat Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak
a : Under Pressure
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Liftgate .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Windows .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 13
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 14
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Passenger Sensing System . . . 14
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 15
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 17
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Radio(s) .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 20
Bluetooth
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 20
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 23
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . 23
Surround Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 23
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
System .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Universal Remote System . . . . . 24
Sunroof .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fuel .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 26
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Roadside Assistance
Program .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 27
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Instrument Panel
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1. Air Vents 0 198.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 161.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 165.
3. Instrument Cluster 0 124.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0 117.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
0 118.
5. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0 163.
6. Infotainment 0 169.
7. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 193.
8. Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 0 62 (If Equipped).
9. USB Port 0 177 (If Equipped).
Auxiliary Input Jack. See
Auxiliary Devices 0 183.
10. Hazard Warning Flashers
0 164.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 230.
11. Power Outlets 0 121.
12. Driver Mode Control 0 233.
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0 246 (If
Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 258
(If Equipped).
13. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0 224.
14. ENGINE START/STOP Button.
See Starting the Engine 0 217.
15. Steering Wheel Controls 0 116
(If Equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Buttons.
See Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base and Midlevel)
0 142 or Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 145.
16. Horn 0 117.
17. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0 116.
18. Cruise Control 0 234.
Adaptive Cruise Control 0 236
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 250 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0 117
(If Equipped).
19. Hood Release. See Hood
0 275.
20. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 166 (Out of View).
21. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 133.
22. Electric Parking Brake 0 228.
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Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner ’s manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter may be used to lock and
unlock the doors from up to 60 m
(197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Stop/Start System
The vehicle may have a fuel saving
Stop/Start system to shut off the
engine and help conserve fuel.
When the brakes are applied and
the vehicle is at a complete stop,
the engine may turn off. When the
brake pedal is released or the
accelerator pedal is pushed, the
engine will restart. The engine may
restart even while the brake is
applied. See Starting the Engine
0 217.
With Remote Start Shown
Press the key release button near
the bottom of the transmitter to
remove the key. The key can be
used for the driver door.
Q : Press to lock all doors.
K : Press to unlock the driver door
or all doors depending on the
vehicle personalization settings.
Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 149.
7 : Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator.
Press and hold
to sound the panic alarm. Press
again to cancel the panic alarm.
7 for three seconds
b : Press twice quickly to open or
close the liftgate. Press once to stop
the liftgate from moving.
See Keys 0 28 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 29.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, the engine can be
started from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and release Q on the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
Start the vehicle normally after
entering.
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When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.
Power Door Locks
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.
Press and hold
parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 35.
/ until the
K : Press to unlock the doors.
Door Locks
To lock or unlock the vehicle from
the outside:
.
Use the key. The key lock
cylinder is covered with a cap.
See Door Locks 0 37.
.
To lock or unlock the vehicle from
the inside, use the power door lock
switch.
Q or K on the Remote
Press
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Q : Press to lock the doors.
Keyless Access
If equipped, press the button on the
driver door handle when the RKE
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the
driver door handle. When unlocking
from the driver door, the first press
unlocks that door; press again
within five seconds to unlock all
passenger doors. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 29.
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Liftgate
To unlock the liftgate, press K on
the power door lock switch or
press
K on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter twice to
unlock all doors. Press the touch
pad on the bottom of the liftgate and
lift up. See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 0 29.
Use the pull cup to lower and close
the liftgate. Do not press the touch
pad while closing the liftgate. This
will cause the liftgate to be
unlatched.
Power Liftgate Operation
If equipped with a power liftgate, the
switch is on the driver door. The
vehicle must be in P (Park).
Choose the power liftgate mode by
selecting MAX or 3/4. Press
The driver door must be unlocked.
On the RKE transmitter press
twice quickly until the liftgate starts
moving.
Press any liftgate button or the
touch pad while the liftgate is
moving to stop it. Pressing again
reverses the direction.
To close, press
of the liftgate next to the pull cup.
To disable the power liftgate
function, select OFF on the liftgate
switch. See Liftgate 0 41.
l on the bottom
8.
b
Windows
Power windows work when the
ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0 220.
Using the window switch, press to
open or pull to close the window.
The windows may be temporarily
disabled if they are used repeatedly
within a short time.
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Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
1. Seat Adjustment Handle
2. Driver Seat Height
Adjustment Lever
3. Seatback Lever
To adjust a manual seat:
1. Lift the handle (1) under the
seat to unlock it.
2. Slide the seat to the desired
position, and then release the
handle (1).
3. Try to move the seat back and
forth to be sure it is locked in
place.
Move the lever (2) up or down to
raise or lower the seat.
Use the lever (3) to adjust the
seatback.
See Seat Adjustment 0 57 and
Reclining Seatbacks 0 58.
Power Seats
1. Seat Adjustment Control
2. Seatback Control
3. Lumbar Control
To adjust a power seat, if equipped:
.
Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the
control (1) forward or rearward.
.
Raise or lower the front part of
the seat cushion by moving the
front of the control (1) up
or down.
.
Raise or lower the entire seat by
moving the rear of the control (1)
up or down.
.
Adjust the seatback by tilting the
top of the control (2) forward or
rearward.
See Reclining Seatbacks 0 58.
.
Press and hold the control (3)
forward to increase or rearward
to decrease support.
See Lumbar Adjustment 0 58.
See Power Seat Adjustment 0 58.
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Memory Features
If equipped, memory seats allow two
drivers to store and recall their
unique seat positions for driving the
vehicle, and a shared exit position
for getting out of the vehicle. Other
feature positions may also be set,
such as power mirrors and power
steering wheel, if equipped. Memory
positions are linked to RKE
transmitter 1 or 2 for automatic
memory recalls.
Before storing, adjust all available
memory feature positions. Turn the
ignition on and then press and
release SET; a beep will sound.
Then immediately press and hold 1,
2, or
B (Exit) on the driver door
until two beeps sound. To manually
recall these positions, press and
hold 1, 2, or
position is reached.
When Auto Memory Recall is
enabled in the personalization
menu, positions previously stored to
memory buttons 1 and 2 are
recalled when the ignition is
changed from off to on or ACC/
ACCESSORY.
When Easy Exit Options is enabled
in the personalization menu, the
feature automatically recalls the
previously stored exit position when
exiting the vehicle. See Memory
Seats 0 60.
B until the saved
Second Row Seats
The second row seat can be folded
to access the third row. Pull the
handle on top of the seat forward
and pull the seat forward.
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To fold the third row seatback:
1. Remove objects on the floor in
front of or on the second row
seat, or in the seat tracks on
the floor.
2. If the second row seat is in the
full rear position, adjust it
forward to allow the third row
seat to fold fully flat.
3. Remove anything on or under
the seat.
The second row seatbacks can also
be folded forward by pulling the
levers on the driver side of the rear
cargo area. The top lever folds the
driver side seatback and the bottom
lever folds the passenger side
seatback.
See Rear Seats 0 64.
Third Row Seats
The third row seatbacks can be
folded forward.
4. Pull the strap on the seatback.
5. Push the seatback forward to
lay flat.
See Third Row Seats 0 67.
Heated and Ventilated Seats
Heated and Ventilated Seat
Buttons Shown, Heated Seat
Buttons Similar
If equipped, the buttons are near the
climate controls on the center stack.
To operate, the ignition must be on.
Press
I or +, if available, to heat
the driver or passenger
seatback only.
J or z to heat the driver or
Press
passenger cushion and seatback.
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Press C or {, if available, to
ventilate the driver or passenger
seat. A ventilated seat has a fan
that pulls or pushes air through the
seat. The air is not cooled.
Press the button once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the button, the seat will change to
the next lower setting, and then to
the off setting. The indicator lights
next to the buttons indicate three for
the highest setting and one for the
lowest. If the front heated seats are
on high, the level may automatically
be lowered after approximately
30 minutes.
See Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 0 62.
The heated and ventilated front
seats can also be programmed to
come on during a remote start. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 149.
Head Restraint Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating
position, change the seatback
recline angle as little as necessary
while keeping the seat and the head
restraint height in the proper
position.
See Head Restraints 0 55 and Seat
Adjustment 0 57.
Seat Belts
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
seat belts properly:
.
Seat Belts 0 69.
.
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
0 70.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 71.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 95.
Passenger Sensing System
United States and Canada
Mexico
The passenger sensing system
turns off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag under
certain conditions. No other airbag
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is affected by the passenger
sensing system. See Passenger
Sensing System 0 82.
The passenger airbag status
indicator will light on the overhead
console when the vehicle is started.
See Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 132.
See Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror 0 49.
Exterior Mirrors
Mirror Adjustment
Interior Mirror
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your
vehicle.
Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror
If equipped, the mirror will
automatically reduce the glare of the
headlamps from behind. The
dimming feature comes on when the
vehicle is started.
To adjust a mirror:
1. Press
2. Press the arrows on the control
See Power Mirrors 0 48.
} or | to choose the
driver or passenger mirror.
pad to move each mirror in the
desired direction.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheel
closer or away from you.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the
wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
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Power Tilt and Telescoping
Steering Wheel
To adjust the power tilt and
telescoping steering wheel,
if equipped:
Press the control to move the
steering wheel up and down or
forward and rearward.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamp
The dome lamp is in the overhead
console.
To operate, press the following
buttons:
j OFF : Press to turn off the
dome lamps when a door is open.
An indicator light on the button will
turn on when the dome lamp
override is activated. Press
OFF again to deactivate this feature
and the indicator light will turn off.
The dome lamps will come on when
doors are opened.
+ ON/OFF : Press to turn the dome
lamps on manually.
Reading Lamps
There are front and rear reading
lamps on the overhead console and
in the headliner. These lamps come
on when any door is opened.
Front Reading Lamps
Press the lamp lenses to turn the
front reading lamps on or off.
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Rear Reading Lamps
Press the buttons to turn the rear
passenger reading lamps on or off.
For more information on interior
lighting, see Instrument Panel
Illumination Control 0 166.
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is on the
turn signal lever.
Turn the control to the following
positions:
O : Turns the exterior lamps off and
deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn
to
O again to reactivate the
AUTO mode.
In Canada, the headlamps will
automatically reactivate when the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
AUTO : Automatically turns the
exterior lamps on and off,
depending on outside lighting.
; : Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps.
5 : Turns on the headlamps
together with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
See:
.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 161.
.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
0 165.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
With the ignition on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, move the lever to
select the wiper speed.
HI : Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
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INT : Move the windshield wiper
lever to INT. Turn the band up for
more frequent wipes or down for
less frequent wipes.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
the lever down. For several wipes,
hold the lever down.
Climate Controls
Use this system to control the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
f : Pull the lever toward you to
spray windshield washer fluid and
activate the wipers.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer
0 117 and Rear Window Wiper/
Washer 0 118.
1. Driver Temperature Control
2. A/C (Air Conditioning)
3. Air Delivery Mode Controls
4. Fan Control
5. Defrost
6. Passenger Temperature
Control
7. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)
8. Rear Window Defogger
9. Power Button
10. Air Recirculation
11. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 193. For more information
about the rear climate control, see
Rear Climate Control System 0 196.
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Transmission
Electronic Range Select
(ERS) Mode
ERS mode allows you to choose the
top-gear limit of the transmission
and the vehicle's speed while
driving downhill or towing a trailer.
The vehicle has an electronic shift
position indicator within the
instrument cluster. When using the
ERS mode a number will display
next to the L, indicating the
maximum gear allowed for the
range selected.
To use this feature:
1. Move the shift lever to
L (Manual Mode).
2. Press + (Plus) or − (Minus) on
the shift lever to increase or
decrease the gear range
available.
See Manual Mode 0 226.
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
The base radio with infotainment
display controls information is
included in this manual. See the
infotainment manual for information
on the uplevel radios, audio players,
phone, navigation system, Rear
Seat Entertainment (RSE), and
voice or speech recognition,
if equipped.
Radio(s)
:
{
.
Press to go to the Home Page.
O :
.
Press to turn the power on.
.
Press and hold to turn the
power off.
.
Press to mute/unmute the
system when on.
.
Turn to decrease or increase the
volume.
g :
.
Radio: Press and release to fast
seek the previous strongest
station or channel.
.
USB/Music/Pictures: Press to go
to the previous content. Press
and hold to fast rewind.
d :
.
Radio: Press and release to fast
seek the next strongest station
or channel.
.
USB/Music/Pictures: Press to go
to the next content. Press and
hold to fast forward.
5 :
.
Press and release to access the
phone screen, answer an
incoming call, or access the
device home screen.
See Overview 0 171.
Satellite Radio
If equipped, a SiriusXM satellite
radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM
satellite radio subscription can
receive SiriusXM programming.
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SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service
based in the 48 contiguous United
States and 10 Canadian provinces.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound.
A fee is required to receive the
SiriusXM service.
Refer to:
.
www.siriusxm.com or call
1-888-601-6296 (U.S.).
.
www.siriusxm.ca or call
1-877-438-9677 (Canada).
See Satellite Radio 0 175.
Bluetooth
The Bluetooth system allows users
with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
to make and receive hands-free
calls using the vehicle audio system
and controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired with the in-vehicle
Bluetooth system before it can be
used in the vehicle. Not all phones
will support all functions.
See Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls) 0 184 or Bluetooth
(Overview) 0 183.
®
Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
auxiliary input and may have two
USB ports in the center stack.
External devices such as iPods
MP3 players, and USB storage
devices may be connected.
See Auxiliary Devices 0 183 and
USB Port 0 177.
®
,
Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped, some audio controls
can be adjusted at the steering
wheel.
g : For vehicles with OnStar
Bluetooth
with those systems. See OnStar
Overview 0 390 or “Bluetooth
(Overview)” in the infotainment
manual.
®
system, press to interact
®
or a
i : Press to reject an incoming
call or end a current call. Press to
mute or unmute the infotainment
system when not on a call.
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o or p : Press to go to the
previous or next menu option.
w or x : Press to go to the next or
previous selection.
V : Press to select a highlighted
menu option.
The favorite and volume switches
are on the back of the steering
wheel.
1. Favorite: When on a radio
source, press to select the next
or previous favorite. When on a
media source, press to select
the next or previous track.
2. Volume: Press to increase or
decrease the volume.
See Steering Wheel Controls 0 116.
Cruise Control
J : Press to turn the system on
and off. A white indicator appears in
the instrument cluster when
turned on.
RES+ : If there is a set speed in
memory, press briefly to resume to
that speed or press and hold to
accelerate. If the cruise control is
already active, use to increase
vehicle speed.
SET− : Press briefly to set the
speed and activate cruise control.
If the cruise control is already
active, use to decrease vehicle
speed.
* : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
See Cruise Control 0 234 or
Adaptive Cruise Control 0 236 (if
equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.
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Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
If equipped, FCA may help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes. FCA provides a
green indicator,
is detected ahead. This indicator
displays amber if you follow a
vehicle too closely. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
quickly, FCA provides a flashing red
w or x : Press to move up or
down in a list.
o or p : Press to move between
the interactive display zones in the
cluster.
V : Press to open a menu or select
a menu item. Press and hold to
reset values on certain screens.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base and Midlevel) 0 142 or Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 145.
alert on the windshield and rapidly
beeps or pulses the driver seat.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 250.
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
If the vehicle has Forward Collision
Alert (FCA), it also has FAB, which
includes Intelligent Brake
Assist (IBA). When the system
detects a vehicle ahead in your path
that is traveling in the same
direction that you may be about to
crash into, it can provide a boost to
braking or automatically brake the
V, when a vehicle
vehicle. This can help avoid or
lessen the severity of crashes when
driving in a forward gear.
See Forward Automatic Braking
(FAB) 0 252.
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
If equipped, the FPB system may
help avoid or reduce the harm
caused by front-end crashes with
nearby pedestrians when driving in
a forward gear. FPB displays an
amber indicator,
pedestrian is detected directly
ahead. When approaching a
detected pedestrian too quickly,
FPB provides a red flashing alert on
the windshield and rapidly beeps or
pulses the driver seat. FPB can
provide a boost to braking or
automatically brake the vehicle.
See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System 0 254.
~, when a nearby
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Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
If equipped, LKA may help avoid
crashes due to unintentional lane
departures. It may assist by gently
turning the steering wheel if the
vehicle approaches a detected lane
marking without using a turn signal
in that direction. It may also provide
a Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
alert as the lane marking is crossed.
The system will not assist or alert if
it detects that you are actively
steering. Override LKA by turning
the steering wheel. LKA uses a
camera to detect lane markings
between 60 km/h (37 mph) and
180 km/h (112 mph).
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 258 and Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
0 258.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
If equipped, the LCA system is a
lane-changing aid that assists
drivers with avoiding lane change
crashes that occur with moving
vehicles in the side blind zone (or
spot) areas or with vehicles rapidly
approaching these areas from
behind. The LCA warning display
will light up in the corresponding
outside mirror and will flash if the
turn signal is on. The Side Blind
Zone Alert (SBZA) system is
included as part of the LCA system.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
0 256 and Lane Change Alert (LCA)
0 256.
Surround Vision
If equipped, views around the
vehicle display in the infotainment
display to aid with parking and
low-speed maneuvers.
See “Surround Vision” under
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 246.
Front Vision Camera
If equipped, a view of the area in
front of the vehicle displays on the
infotainment display to aid with
parking and low-speed maneuvers.
See “Front Vision Camera” under
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 246.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC shows a view of
the area behind the vehicle on the
infotainment display when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to
aid with parking and low-speed
backing maneuvers.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 246.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
If equipped, the RCTA system uses
a triangle with an arrow on the
infotainment display to warn of
traffic behind your vehicle that may
cross your vehicle's path while in
R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will
sound, or the driver seat will pulse.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 246.
Parking Assist
If equipped, Rear Parking
Assist (RPA) uses sensors on the
rear bumper to assist with parking
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and avoiding objects while in
R (Reverse). It operates at speeds
less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may
show a warning triangle on the
infotainment display and a graphic
on the instrument cluster to provide
the object distance. In addition,
multiple beeps or seat pulses may
occur if very close to an object.
The vehicle may also have the Front
Parking Assist system.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 246.
Power Outlets
The vehicle has two 12-volt
accessory power outlets, which can
be used to plug in electrical
equipment, such as a cell phone or
MP3 player.
The power outlets are located:
.
On the center stack below the
climate controls.
.
In the rear cargo area.
To use the outlets, remove the
cover.
See Power Outlets 0 121.
Universal Remote System
If equipped, the Universal Remote
System allows for garage door
openers, security systems, and
home automation devices to be
programmed to work with these
buttons in the vehicle.
See Universal Remote System
0 157.
Sunroof
If equipped, the ignition must be on
or in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
must be active to operate the
sunroof.
See Ignition Positions 0 216 and
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
0 220.
1. Sunroof Switch (SLIDE)
2. Vent Switch (TILT)
Slide Switch
Express-Open/Express-Close :
Press and release
express-open the sunroof. The
sunshade automatically opens and
will stay open. Press and release
D (1) to
g to express-close the sunroof.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) : Fully
press
D (1) to open the sunroof.
The sunshade automatically opens
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and will stay open. Release to stop
at the desired position. Fully press
g (1) to close the sunroof.
Release to stop at the desired
position.
Tilt Switch
Vent Feature : Press
the sunroof. Press again and hold to
open the sunroof. Release to stop at
the desired position. The sunshade
automatically opens and will stay
open. Press
express-close the sunroof. Press
again to stop the movement.
See Sunroof 0 52.
g (2) to
E (2) to vent
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheel spin. The system is on
when the vehicle is started.
The StabiliTrak system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. The
system is on when the vehicle is
started.
.
To turn off TCS, press and
release
instrument cluster and the a DIC
message may display.
.
Press and release
turn TCS back on.
.
To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak, press and hold
until g and i illuminate in the
instrument cluster. A DIC
message may display.
g. i illuminates in the
g again to
g
.
Press and release
turn on both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 230.
g again to
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's
tires. If the warning light comes on,
stop as soon as possible and inflate
the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 212. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.
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The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the
tire pressures are getting low and
the tires need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 315.
Tire Fill Alert (If Equipped)
This feature provides visual and
audible alerts outside the vehicle to
help when inflating an underinflated
tire to the recommended cold tire
pressure. See “Tire Fill Alert (If
Equipped)” under Tire Pressure
Monitor Operation 0 316.
Fuel
Regular Fuel
Use only unleaded gasoline rated
87 octane or higher in your vehicle.
Do not use gasoline with an octane
rating lower as it may result in
vehicle damage and lower fuel
economy. See Fuel 0 260.
E85 or FlexFuel
No E85 or FlexFuel
Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater
than E15 (15% ethanol by volume),
such as E85, cannot be used in this
vehicle.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time
to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset
to 100% only following an oil
change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Display the REMAINING OIL
LIFE on the DIC.
See Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base and Midlevel)
0 142 or Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 145.
2. Press and hold
while the Oil Life display is
active. The oil life will change
to 100%.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 281.
V on the DIC
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Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.
.
On AWD vehicles, see Driver
Mode Control 0 233.
.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
.
Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
.
Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
.
When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.
.
Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
.
Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
.
Combine several trips into a
single trip.
.
Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
near the size.
.
Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Roadside Assistance Program
U.S.: 1-888-881-3302
TTY Users (U.S. Only):
1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
New GMC owners are automatically
enrolled in the Roadside Assistance
Program.
See Roadside Assistance Program
0 380.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 35
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 39
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 40
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 49
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 49
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . .. 49
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . 49
Windows
Windows .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Roof
Sunroof .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Doors
Liftgate .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 46
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 47
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Keys and Locks
Keys
Warning
{
Leaving children in a vehicle with
a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the RKE transmitter
in the vehicle, and children or
others could be caught in the path
of a closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with an RKE
transmitter.
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To remove the key, press the button
near the bottom of the transmitter,
and pull the key out. Never pull the
key out without pressing the button.
If it becomes difficult to turn the key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
See your dealer if a new key is
needed.
Contact Roadside Assistance if
locked out of the vehicle. See
Roadside Assistance Program
The key, inside the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter, is used for
the driver door.
0 380.
With an active OnStar subscription,
an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
Overview 0 390.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 386.
If there is a decrease in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) operating
range:
.
Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.
.
Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
.
Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section.
.
If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
The Keyless Access system allows
for vehicle entry when the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless
Access Operation” following.
The RKE transmitter functions may
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from
the vehicle.
Other conditions, such as those
previously stated, can impact the
performance of the transmitter.
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