GMC Acadia Limited 2017 Owner's Manual
Acadia Limited
Owner’s Manual
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 23
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... 92
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 97
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 150
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 160
Vehicle Care . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 288
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 304
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 315
OnStar ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
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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. 84016870 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 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.
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.
©
2016 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Introduction 3
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
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
manual has additional instructions
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. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
% : Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar
®
(if equipped)
$ : 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
# : Fog Lamps
. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j : LATCH System Child Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
g : Outside Power Foldaway
Mirrors
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} : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
_ : Tow/Haul Mode
t : Traction Control/StabiliTrak
a : Under Pressure
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
®
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In Brief 5
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Heated and Cooled Front
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 12
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 12
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Passenger Sensing System . . . 13
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 14
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Windshield Wiper/Washer ..... . 16
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 18
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 19
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Universal Remote System . . . . . 20
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 20
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tire Pressure Monitor . ... . . . . . . 21
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 22
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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6 In Brief
Instrument Panel
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1. Air Vents 0 158.
2. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 98
(Out of View).
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change
Signals 0 145.
3. Instrument Cluster 0 104.
4. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 120
(If Equipped).
5. Instrument Panel Storage 0 92.
6. Infotainment 0 150.
7. Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator. See Passenger
Sensing System 0 68.
8. Hazard Warning
Flashers 0 144.
9. Heated and Cooled Front
Seats 0 48 (If Equipped).
10. Rear Window Wiper/
Washer 0 99.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 184.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 192 (If Equipped).
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0 195 (If Equipped).
Tow/Haul Button (If Equipped).
See Tow/Haul Mode 0 181.
Power Liftgate Button (If
Equipped). See Liftgate 0 31.
11. Power Outlets 0 101.
12. USB Port. See the infotainment
manual.
13. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0 179.
14. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 151.
15. Driver Information Center (DIC)
Buttons. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 116.
16. Steering Wheel Controls 0 98
(If Equipped).
17. Horn 0 98.
18. Steering Wheel
Adjustment 0 98.
19. Cruise Control 0 186.
20. Dome Lamp Override. See
Dome Lamps 0 146.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 146.
21. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 109.
22. Parking Brake 0 183.
23. Hood Release. See
Hood 0 211.
24. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 143.
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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 manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is used to remotely lock
and unlock the doors from up to
60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
Press K to unlock the driver door.
K again within five seconds
Press
to unlock all remaining doors.
Q to lock all doors.
Press
Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized.
To open or close the liftgate, press
and hold
begins to move.
Press
vehicle.
Press
two seconds to sound the panic
alarm.
8 until the liftgate
L and release to locate the
L and hold for more than
L again to cancel the panic
Press
alarm.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 25.
Remote Vehicle Start
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.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.
Press and hold
parking lamps turn off.
/ until the
/
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Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 27.
Door Locks
To lock or unlock a door manually:
.
From the inside use the door
lock knob on the window sill.
.
From the outside turn the key
toward the front or rear of the
vehicle, or press the
button on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.
K or Q
Power Door Locks
Base Model
In Brief 9
Q : Press to lock the doors.
See Power Door Locks 0 29.
Liftgate
To open the liftgate the vehicle must
be in P (Park). Press the touch pad
under the liftgate handle and lift up.
To close the liftgate, use the pull
cup or pull strap as an aid.
Power Liftgate
If equipped with a power liftgate, the
vehicle must be in P (Park) to
operate it.
.
Press and hold
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter.
8 on the
Uplevel Model
K : Press to unlock the doors.
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Windows
.
.
See Liftgate 0 31.
O.
Press
Press the touch pad on the
outside liftgate handle.
Uplevel Shown, Base Similar
Press the switch to lower the
window. Pull the switch up to
raise it.
For more information, see Power
Windows 0 39.
Seat Adjustment
1. Seat Adjustment Control
2. Seatback Control
3. Lumbar Control
To adjust a power seat:
.
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.
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Adjust the seatback by tilting the
top of the control (2) forward or
rearward.
See Reclining Seatbacks 0 46.
.
Increase or decrease lumbar
support by pressing the front or
rear of the control (3).
See Lumbar Adjustment 0 45.
See Power Seat Adjustment 0 45.
See Memory Seats 0 47 and
Vehicle Personalization 0 132.
Second Row Seats
Memory Features
The second row seat can be folded
to access the third row. Pull the
sliding seat lever forward; the seat
cushion folds, and the seat slides
forward.
See Rear Seats 0 49.
Third Row Seats
The controls on the driver door are
used to program and recall memory
settings for the driver seat and
outside mirrors.
The third row seatbacks can be
folded forward, and the seats can
be removed.
In Brief 11
To fold the third row seatback:
1. If the second row seat is in the
full rear position, adjust it
forward to allow the third row
seat to fold fully flat.
2. Remove anything on or under
the seat.
3. Disconnect the rear safety belt
mini-latch using a key in the
slot on the mini-buckle, and let
the belt retract into the
headliner.
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6. Push the seatback forward to
lay flat.
See Third Row Seats 0 51.
Heated and Cooled Front Seats
4. Stow the mini-latch in the
holder in the headliner.
Heated and Cooled Seat Buttons
Shown, Heated Seat Buttons
Similar
If equipped, the buttons are on the
center stack. To operate, the engine
must be running.
I : If equipped, press to heat the
5. Pull up on the release lever on
the back of the seat.
seatback only.
H : If equipped, press to cool the
entire seat.
J : Press to heat the seat and
seatback.
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 lights indicate
three for the highest setting and one
for the lowest.
See Heated and Cooled Front
Seats 0 48.
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 44 and
Power Seat Adjustment 0 45.
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Safety Belts
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
safety belts properly:
.
Safety Belts 0 53.
.
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly 0 54.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 55.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 80.
Passenger Sensing System
The passenger sensing system will
turn off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag under
certain conditions. No other airbag
is affected by the passenger
sensing system. See Passenger
Sensing System 0 68
The passenger airbag status
indicator will light on the instrument
panel when the vehicle is started.
See Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 108.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
Base Model
To adjust the mirrors:
1. Press
2. Press the control pad to adjust
3. Return the switch to the center
o or p to select a
mirror.
the mirror.
to deselect the mirror.
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For vehicles with power folding
mirrors:
Uplevel Model
To adjust the mirrors:
1. Press (1) or (2) to select a
mirror.
2. Press the control pad to adjust
the mirror.
3. Press (1) or (2) again to
deselect the mirror.
Folding Mirrors
For vehicles with manual folding
mirrors, push the mirror toward the
vehicle. Pull the mirror out to return
to its original position.
1. Press (1) to fold the mirrors out
to the driving position.
2. Press (2) to fold the mirrors in
to the folded position.
See Folding Mirrors 0 37.
Interior Mirror
Adjustment
Adjust the rearview mirror to clearly
view the area behind the vehicle.
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror
If equipped, the mirror will
automatically reduce the glare of
headlamps from behind. The
dimming feature comes on when the
vehicle is started. See Automatic
Dimming Rearview Mirror 0 38.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.
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3. Pull or push the steering wheel
closer or away from you.
4. Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
The dome lamps are in the
overhead console and above the
rear seat passengers.
The dome lamps come on when a
door is opened, unless the dome
lamp override button is pressed in.
To manually turn them on, turn the
instrument panel brightness control
clockwise to the farthest position.
Dome Lamp Override
The dome lamp override button is
next to the exterior lamps control.
E DOME OFF : Press the button
and the dome lamps remain off
when a door is opened. An indicator
light on the button comes on to
show that the dome lamps are off.
Press the button again so the dome
lamps come on when a door is
opened.
AMBIENT OFF (If Equipped) :
Press the button to turn the ambient
lights off. Press the button again to
turn ambient lights on.
Reading Lamps
Press the button near each lamp to
turn them on or off.
For more information, see:
.
Dome Lamps 0 146.
.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 146.
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Exterior Lighting
chime sounds if the driver door is
opened when the ignition switch is
off and the headlamps are on.
# : If equipped, it turns the fog
lamps on or off.
See:
.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 143.
.
Fog Lamps 0 145.
The exterior lamp control is on the
instrument panel, to the left of the
steering wheel.
O : Briefly turn to this position to
turn the automatic light control off or
on again.
AUTO : Turns the headlamps on
automatically at normal brightness,
together with the other exterior
lamps and instrument panel lights.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer lever
is located on the left side of the
steering column.
Turn the band with the wiper symbol
to control the windshield wipers.
; : 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. A warning
8 : Use for a single wiping cycle.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
6 : Delays wiping cycle. Turn the
band up for more frequent wipes or
down for less frequent wipes.
LO : Slow wipes.
HI : Fast wipes.
Windshield Washer
J FRONT : Press the button at the
end of the lever to spray washer
fluid on the windshield.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper and rear wash button
is on the center stack below the
climate control system.
Z : Press to turn the rear wiper on
and off. The wiper speed cannot be
changed.
Y : Press to spray washer fluid on
the rear window. The window wiper
will also come on.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 98
and Rear Window Wiper/
Washer 0 99.
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Climate Controls
1. Driver and Passenger Side
Temperature Controls
2. Air Delivery Mode Controls
3. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)
4. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
5. REAR (Rear Climate Control)
6. A/C (Air Conditioning)
7. Recirculation
8. Fan Control
9. Rear Window Defogger
10. Defrost
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 151. For more information
about the rear climate control, see
Rear Climate Control System 0 156
or Rear Climate Control System
(with Rear Seat Audio) 0 157.
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 current
gear that has been selected.
To use this feature:
1. Move the shift lever to L (Low).
2. Press the + (Plus) or − (Minus)
button on the shift lever, to
increase or decrease the gear
range available.
See Manual Mode 0 180.
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Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
See the infotainment manual for
information on the radio, audio
players, phone, navigation system,
and voice or speech recognition.
It also includes information on
settings.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering
wheel controls. See "Steering
Wheel Controls" in the infotainment
manual.
Cruise Control
I : Press to turn cruise control on
or off. The indicator light on the
button comes on when the cruise
control is on.
+RES : If there is a set speed in
memory, press briefly to resume to
that speed or press and hold to
accelerate. If cruise control is
already active, use to increase
vehicle speed.
SET– : Press briefly to set the
speed and activate cruise control.
If 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 0 186.
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 much too closely. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
quickly, FCA provides a red flashing
alert on the windshield and rapidly
beeps.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 192.
V, when a vehicle
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
If equipped, LDW may help avoid
unintentional lane departures at
speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or
greater. LDW uses a camera sensor
to detect the lane markings. The
LDW light,
marking is detected. If the vehicle
departs the lane without using a turn
signal in that direction, the light will
change to amber and flash. In
addition, beeps will sound.
See Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0 195.
@, is green if a lane
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
If equipped, SBZA will detect
moving vehicles in the next lane
over in the vehicle's side blind zone
area. When this happens, the SBZA
display will light up in the
corresponding outside side mirror
and will flash if the turn signal is on.
See Side Blind Zone Alert
(SBZA) 0 193.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC displays a view of
the area behind the vehicle, on the
infotainment system display, when
the vehicle is shifted into
R (Reverse).
See Rear Vision Camera
(RVC) 0 188.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
If equipped, the RCTA system uses
a triangle with an arrow displayed
on the RVC screen to warn of traffic
behind your vehicle that may cross
your vehicle's path while in
R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will
sound.
See “Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)” under Rear Vision Camera
(RVC) 0 188.
Parking Assist
If equipped, Rear Parking Assist
(RPA) uses sensors on the rear
bumper to assist with parking and
avoiding objects while in
R (Reverse). It operates at speeds
less than 8 km/h (5 mph) and uses
audible beeps to provide distance
and system information.
Keep the sensors on the vehicle's
rear bumper clean to ensure proper
operation.
See Parking Assist 0 190.
Power Outlets
The vehicle has 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.
.
Inside the center console.
.
At the rear of the center console.
.
In the rear cargo area.
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To use the outlets, remove the
cover.
See Power Outlets 0 101.
Universal Remote System
If equipped, the Universal Home
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 0 139.
Sunroof
On vehicles with a sunroof, the
sunroof only operates when the
ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0 175.
If equipped, there may be a rear
sunroof over the second row seats.
The rear sunroof does not open.
Vent : Press and hold the front of
the switch to vent the sunroof. Press
and hold the rear of the switch to
close the sunroof.
Express-open/Express-close :
Press and release the rear of the
switch to express-open the sunroof.
Press and release the front of the
switch to express-close the sunroof.
Manual Sunshade
The sunshades must be opened
and closed manually. To open the
sunshade, press the button on the
sunshade handle to release it and
guide it back. To close the
sunshade, pull the sunshade
forward until it latches.
The sunroof has an automatic
reversal system.
See Sunroof 0 41.
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Performance and Maintenance
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control
The vehicle has a traction control
system that limits wheel spin, and
the StabiliTrak system that assists
with directional control of the vehicle
in difficult driving conditions. Both
systems turn on automatically every
time the vehicle is started.
.
To turn off traction control and
StabiliTrak, press and release
on the center stack, and the
appropriate DIC message
displays. See Ride Control
System Messages 0 129.
.
Press and release
turn on both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 184.
4 again to
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
4
pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 167. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.
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 0 250.
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 0 197.
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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. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN,
with the engine off.
2. Press the vehicle information
button until OIL LIFE
REMAINING displays.
3. Press and hold the set/reset
button until “100%” is
displayed. Three chimes sound
and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message goes off.
4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 216.
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.
.
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 0 308.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 27
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 30
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 37
Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 38
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . ................ . . . . . . 38
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 41
Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 34
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 35
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Keys and Locks
Keys
Warning
{
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the ignition key 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 keys in the
ignition, and children or others
could be caught in the path of a
closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with the
ignition key.
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Warning (Continue d)
impacted, and airbags may not
deploy. To reduce the risk of
unintentional rotation of the
ignition key, do not change the
way the ignition key and Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
if equipped, are connected to the
provided key rings.
Warning
{
If the key is unintentionally
rotated while the vehicle is
running, the ignition could be
moved out of the RUN position.
This could be caused by heavy
items hanging from the key ring,
or by large or long items attached
to the key ring that could be
contacted by the driver or
steering wheel. If the ignition
moves out of the RUN position,
the engine will shut off, braking
and steering power assist may be
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The ignition key, key rings, and RKE
transmitter, if equipped, are
designed to work together. As a
system, it reduces the risk of
unintentionally moving the key out
of the RUN position. If replacements
or additions are required, see your
dealer. Limit added items to a few
essential keys or small, light items
no larger than an RKE transmitter.
Interference from radio-frequency
identification (RFID) tags may
prevent the key from starting the
vehicle. Keep RFID tags away from
the key when starting the vehicle.
The key is used for the ignition and
all door locks.
The key has a bar-coded key tag
that the dealer or qualified locksmith
can use to make new keys. Store
this information in a safe place, not
in the vehicle.
If it becomes difficult to turn the key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
See your dealer if a replacement
key or additional key is needed.
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If locked out of the vehicle, call
Roadside Assistance. See Roadside
Assistance Program 0 308.
If equipped with an active OnStar
subscription, an OnStar Advisor
may remotely unlock the vehicle.
See OnStar Overview 0 318.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
See Radio Frequency
Statement 0 314.
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 RKE transmitter functions work
up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the
vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 0 25.
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With Remote Start and Power
Liftgate Shown, Without Similar
/ : If equipped, see Remote
Vehicle Start 0 27.
Q : Press to lock all the doors.
If enabled through the Driver
Information Center (DIC), the
parking lamps flash once to indicate
locking has occurred. If enabled
through the DIC, the horn sounds
Q is pressed again within
when
five seconds. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 132.
Pressing
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 0 34.
Q may arm the content
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K : Press once to unlock only the
driver door. If
within five seconds, all remaining
doors unlock. The interior lamps
come on and stay on for 20 seconds
or until the ignition is turned on.
If enabled through the DIC, the
parking lamps flash twice to indicate
unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 132.
Pressing
disarms the content theft-deterrent
system. See Vehicle Alarm
System 0 34.
K is pressed again
K on the RKE transmitter
8 : Press and hold until the
liftgate begins to move to open or
close the liftgate. The taillamps flash
and a chime sounds to indicate
when the liftgate is opening or
closing.
L : Press and release to locate
the vehicle. The parking lamps flash
and the horn sounds three times.
Press and hold
two seconds to activate the panic
alarm. The parking lamps flash and
the horn sounds repeatedly for
L for more than
30 seconds. The alarm turns off
when the ignition is moved to ON/
RUN or
ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for
the panic alarm to work.
L is pressed again. The
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to this vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer.
When the replacement transmitter is
programmed to this vehicle, all
remaining transmitters must also be
reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen
transmitters will no longer work
once the new transmitter is
programmed. Each vehicle can
have up to eight transmitters
programmed to it. See your dealer
to program transmitters to this
vehicle.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
message displays in the DIC.
Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
1. Separate the transmitter with a
flat, thin object, such as a flat
head screwdriver.
.
Carefully insert the tool into
the notch located along the
parting line of the
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transmitter. Do not insert
the tool too far. Stop as
soon as resistance is felt.
.
Twist the tool until the
transmitter is separated.
2. Remove the old battery. Do not
use a metal object.
3. Insert the new battery, positive
side facing down. Replace with
a CR2032 or equivalent
battery.
4. Snap the transmitter back
together.
Remote Vehicle Start
This vehicle may have a remote
starting feature that starts the
engine from outside of the vehicle.
/ : This button is on the RKE
transmitter if the vehicle has remote
start.
Laws in some communities may
restrict the use of remote starters.
For example, some laws may
require a person using the remote
start to have the vehicle in view
when doing so. Check local
regulations for any requirements on
remote starting of vehicles.
Do not use the remote start feature
if the vehicle is low on fuel. The
vehicle could run out of fuel.
If the vehicle has the remote start
feature, the RKE transmitter range
may be less while the vehicle is
running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 0 25.
Starting the Engine Using
Remote Start
To start the vehicle:
1. Press and release
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately after completing
Step 1, press and hold
the parking lamps flash. If the
vehicle's lights cannot be seen,
press and hold
four seconds.
Q on the
/ until
/ for at least
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on and remain on as
long as the engine is running. The
doors will be locked and the climate
control system will operate
automatically if the vehicle has the
automatic system, or at the same
setting as when the vehicle was last
turned off.
If the vehicle has an automatic
climate control system and heated
seats, the heated seats turn on
during colder outside temperatures
and shut off when the key is turned
to ON/RUN. See Heated and
Cooled Front Seats 0 48.
The rear window defogger and
heated mirrors, if the vehicle has
them, turn on during colder outside
temperatures and turn off when the
key is turned to ON/RUN.
After entering the vehicle during a
remote start, insert and turn the key
to the ON/RUN position to drive the
vehicle.
If the vehicle is left running it
automatically shuts off after
10 minutes unless a time extension
has been done.
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Extending Engine Run Time
To extend the engine run time by
10 minutes, repeat Steps 1 and 2
while the engine is still running. An
extension can be requested
30 seconds after starting. The
engine run time can only be
extended if it is the first remote start
since the vehicle has been driven.
Remote start can be extended
one time.
If the remote start procedure is used
again before the first 10-minute time
frame has ended, the first
10 minutes will immediately expire
and the second 10-minute time
frame will start.
For example, if
pressed again after the vehicle has
been running for five minutes,
10 minutes are added, allowing the
engine to run for a total of
15 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts or
a remote start with an extension are
allowed between ignition cycles.
Q and then / are
After the vehicle's engine has been
started two times using the remote
start button or a start with an
extension, the ignition must be
turned on and then back off before
the remote start procedure can be
used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To manually shut off a remote start:
.
Press and hold
parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Turn the ignition switch on and
then off.
Conditions in Which the
Remote Start Will Not Work
The vehicle cannot be started using
the remote start feature if the key is
in the ignition, the hood is open,
or there is an emission control
system malfunction.
The engine turns off during a remote
start if the coolant temperature gets
too high or if the oil pressure
gets low.
/ until the
Door Locks
Warning
{
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
.
Passengers, especially
children, can easily open
the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a
door is locked, the handle
will not open it. The chance
of being thrown out of the
vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are
not locked. So, all
passengers should wear
safety belts properly and the
doors should be locked
whenever the vehicle is
driven.
.
Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by
extreme heat and can suffer
permanent injuries or even
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death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle
whenever leaving it.
.
Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when you slow down or stop
the vehicle. Locking the
doors can help prevent this
from happening.
To lock or unlock a door from the
inside, use the lock knob on the
window sill or the power door lock
switch. From the outside, use the
key or press
transmitter.
Q or K on the RKE
Power Door Locks
Base Model
Uplevel Model
K : Press to unlock the doors.
Q : Press to lock the doors.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the locking of
the doors until five seconds after all
doors are closed.
Q is pressed on the power
When
door lock switch while the door or
liftgate is open, a chime will sound
three times indicating delayed
locking is active.
The doors will lock automatically
five seconds after all doors are
closed. If a door is reopened before
that time, the five-second timer will
reset when all doors are closed
again.
Q on the door lock switch
Press
again or press
transmitter to lock doors
immediately.
This feature can also be
programmed. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 132.
Q on the RKE
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