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Congratulations on your purchase of a GMC Acadia. Please read this information and your Owner Manual toensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described inthis booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.

DRIVER INFORMATIONInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .3Driver Information Center . . . . . . .4Head-Up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

SAFETY & SECURITYRemote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . .6OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Child Restraints (LATCH) . . . . . . .7

COMFORT Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . .72nd-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83rd-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Heated Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . .9Memory Seats and Mirrors . . . . . .9Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . .10Dual Automatic Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Manual Climate Controls . . . . . .11Rear Seat Climate Controls . . . .12

ENTERTAINMENT Audio System Features . . . . . . .12XM® Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . .14Touch Screen NavigationEntertainment System . . . . . . . .14Rear Seat Audio and DVD Rear Seat Entertainment Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Audio Steering Wheel Controls .16Rear Audio Controller . . . . . . . . .16

CONVENIENCE Automatic Headlamp System . . .17Interior Lighting Features . . . . . .17Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Windshield Wipers and Washer .18Heated Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . .19Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Center Console Features . . . . . .20Rear Convenience Center . . . . .20115-Volt Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist . . . .20Power Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . .21

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE Refueling the Vehicle . . . . . . . . .22Automatic Transmission Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22StabiliTrak® – Stability ControlSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .23Resetting the Oil Life System . .23

OWNER INFORMATIONRoadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .24My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Getting to Know Your Acadia2

A. Air OutletsB. Turn Signal/Windshield

Wipers/MultifunctionLever

C. Instrument PanelCluster

D. Driver InformationCenter Buttons(if equipped)

E. Audio System/Navigation System (if equipped)

F. Hazard WarningFlashers Button

G. Passenger AirbagStatus Indicator

H. Exterior Lamps ControlI. Instrument Panel

Brightness ControlJ. Hood ReleaseK. Cruise ControlsL. Tilt and Telescopic

Steering Wheel LeverM. HornN. Audio Steering Wheel

Controls (if equipped)O. Climate Controls

P. Heated Seat Buttons(if equipped)

Q. Shift LeverR. Traction Control ButtonS. Tow/Haul Mode Button

(if equipped)T. Power Liftgate Button

(if equipped)U. Accessory Power

OutletV. Glove Box

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Instrument Panel

DRIVER INFORMATION

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Your vehicle’s instrument panel isequipped with this cluster or one verysimilar to it. The instrument panel clusterincludes these key features:A. Engine Coolant Temperature GaugeB. TachometerC. Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(Check Engine Light)D. Tire Pressure Warning LightE. Driver Information CenterF. Fuel GaugeG. SpeedometerH. Security Light

I. Cruise Control Set LightJ. Antilock Brake System Warning LightK. StabiliTrak Warning LightL. Voltmeter

Note: The instrument panel cluster isdesigned to let you know about manyimportant aspects of your vehicle’s opera-tion. It is important to read your OwnerManual and become familiar with theinformation being relayed to you by thelights, gauges and indicators, as well aswhat action can be taken to ensure safetyand to prevent damage.

Instrument Panel Cluster

A B C D E F G H I KJ L

Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center(DIC) provides vehicle information, vehi-cle feature customization, and vehiclewarning messages. The DIC messageswill be shown on the instrument panelcluster display. DIC Reset StemOn vehicles with the base DIC, pressthe reset stem located on the instru-ment panel cluster while the vehicle isparked to display the Odometer, TripOdometers, Oil Life, Park Assist (ifequipped), Tire Pressure SystemProgramming, Units and DisplayLanguage.DIC Buttons (if equipped)

The uplevel DIC includes the followingbuttons located below the radio on theinstrument panel:

(Set/Reset): Press this button to setor reset DIC information while it is dis-played or to acknowledge a warningmessage.


(Customization): Press this buttonto scroll through the following custom-ization settings:• Display Language • Auto Door Lock • Auto Door Unlock • Remote Door Lock • Remote Door Unlock • Delay Door Lock • Exit Lighting • Approach Lighting • Chime Volume • Park Tilt Mirrors (if equipped)• Easy Exit Seat (if equipped)• Memory Seat Recall (if equipped)• Remote Start (if equipped)• Factory Settings

(Vehicle Information): Press thisbutton to display the following vehicleinformation:• Oil Life• Park Assist (if equipped)• Units• Tire Pressure• Tire Pressure System Programming• Remote Keyless Entry Programming

(Trip/Fuel): Press this button todisplay the following trip and fuelinformation:• Odometer• Trip Odometers• Fuel Range• Average Economy• Timer• Fuel Used• Average Speed

Driver Information Center

The Head-UpDisplay (HUD)projects arange of vehicleinformation onthe windshield,reducing the need to look away from theroad. The information appears as animage toward the front of the vehicle.The information displayed by the HUDmay include the speedometer reading,RPM reading, transmission position,outside air temperature, high-beamheadlamps and turn signal indicators, abrief display of the current radio stationor CD track, and Turn-by-TurnNavigation information (if equipped).The following HUD controls are locatedon the instrument panel to the right ofthe steering wheel:

(Off): To turn off the HUD image,rotate the dimming knob fullycounterclockwise.Brightness: Rotate the dimming knobclockwise to brighten and counterclock-wise to dim the HUD image.

(Up) (Down): Press the up ordown arrow to adjust the position of theHUD image on the windshield. (It cannotbe adjusted side-to-side.)

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Head-Up Display (if equipped)

Customization Settings with DICButtonsTo customize features:1. With the vehicle in Park, turn on the

ignition.2. Press the (Customization) button

to enter the Feature Settings menu.3. Press the button to scroll through

the available customization features.4. With the desired feature displayed,

press the (Set/Reset) button toaccess the settings.

5. Press the button to scroll throughthe available settings.

6. With the desired setting displayed,press the button to select it.

7. Press the button to scroll to thenext available customization feature.

8. To exit the Feature Settings menu,press the button until FEATURESETTINGS EXIT is displayed, andthen press the button; or pressthe button or the button.

Warnings and MessagesThe DIC provides a variety of vehiclewarning messages (depending onoptional equipment) if a problem issensed in a vehicle system. To acknowl-edge a message and clear it from thedisplay, press the DIC reset stem or anyDIC button. Some urgent messagescannot be cleared from the DIC display. If you have a current OnStar subscrip-tion, and a warning message appears,you can press the OnStar button andspeak to an OnStar Advisor. In manyvehicles, OnStar Advisors can accesscertain diagnostic information and cantell you how serious the problem is andwhat you should do about it.


Note: Your vehicle’s warnings and mes-sages provide critical information thatcan prevent damage to your vehicle.Review your Owner Manual to becomefamiliar with the information displayedand the action required.


If you change your seat position, youmay have to readjust the HUD image forproper viewing.

(Page): Press and hold this button tochange the display format. Release thebutton when the desired display isshown.If the ignition is on and you cannot seethe HUD image, check to see whether:• Something is covering the HUD lens• The brightness is adjusted properly• The HUD image is adjusted to the

proper height• The windshield and HUD lens are

clean (do not spray glass cleanerdirectly on the HUD lens)

• You are wearing polarized sunglass-es, which could make the imageharder to see

• A fuse is blown (see your OwnerManual)


and/or horn chirp) can be programmedusing the Driver Information Center (DIC).

(Unlock): Press this button to unlockthe driver’s door. Press it again withinfive seconds to unlock all remainingdoors. RKE feedback (light flash) can beprogrammed using the DIC.

(Power Liftgate) (if equipped):Press and hold this button until the lift-gate starts moving to open and closethe liftgate. The taillamps will flash anda chime will sound when the liftgate ismoving.

(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press and release this button to locateyour vehicle. The turn signal lamps willflash and the horn will sound threetimes.Press and hold the button to activate thepanic alarm. The turn signal lamps willflash and the horn will sound for 30 sec-onds. Press the button again or turn theignition to On to cancel the panic alarm.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Remote Keyless Entry

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitterallows you to lock andunlock your vehicle andperform other functionswhile up to approximate-ly 195 feet away fromthe vehicle. RKE functions include:

(Remote Vehicle Start) (ifequipped): This feature can be used tostart the engine from outside the vehicle.(See Remote Vehicle Start.)

(Lock): Press this button to lock allthe doors. RKE feedback (light flash

OnStar® (if equipped)

Your vehicle may feature the OnStarSafe & Sound Plan or the uplevelOnStar Directions & Connections Plan,with one year of OnStar service from thedate you purchased your new vehicle.OnStar offers a variety of capabilities,such as Remote Door Unlock, AutomaticNotification of Airbag Deployment, andHands-Free Calling. In addition, mostvehicles can get driving directions usingTurn-by-Turn Navigation. Press theOnStar button to ask an OnStar Advisorabout the service plan you have or toupgrade your plan.

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Lift the lever located on the lower out-board side of the seatback and movethe seatback to the desired position;then release the lever. Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment(if equipped)To increasethe amount oflumbar support,pull up thelever locatedon the inboardside of the seatback. To decrease sup-port, push down on the lever.Power Seat Adjustment (if equipped)

Use the horizontal control (A) on theoutboard side of the seat cushion tomove the seat forward/rearward and —on the driver’s seat only — up/down,as well as to raise/lower the front or rearof the seat cushion.Power Seatback Recline Adjustment(if equipped)Use the vertical control (B) on theoutboard side of the seat cushion torecline/raise the seatback.Power Lumbar Support Adjustment(if equipped)Use the control pad (C) on the outboardside of the seat cushion to increase/decrease lumbar support.See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Child Restraints (LATCH)

Your vehicle is equipped with LATCHanchors, and may have top tethers foruse with a LATCH-compatible child re-straint. The LATCH anchors are locatedin the 2nd-row outboard seating posi-tions. If your child restraint is not com-patible with the LATCH system, you maystill use it by installing the child restraintwith the safety belt system. Choose achild seat that is appropriate for thechild’s age and size (weight and height).See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Seat Adjustments

Manual Seat Height Adjustment

To raise the driver’s seat, ratchet uprepeatedly the lever located on the frontoutboard side of the seat cushion. Tolower the seat, ratchet the lever downrepeatedly.Manual Seatback Recline Adjustment

COMFORT

Power Seat controls

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For more information, refer to yourOnStar Owner’s Guide, call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827),or visit onstar.com.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.


Entering or Exiting the 3rd-Row SeatsThe 2nd-rowSmartSlide™

seats allowfor easyaccess to the3rd-row seats.To enter orexit the 3rd-row seats:1. Make sure nothing is on the 2nd-row

seat or the floor in front of the seat.2. Before sliding the 60/40 split bench

seat, fold the center armrest into theupright position in the seatback.

3. Rotate therelease leverlocated on theupper-outboardside of theseatbackforward.

4. Push the top ofthe seatbackforward. The seat cushion will fold upautomatically and the entire seat willslide forward.

To return the 2nd-row seat to the seatingposition:1. Make sure nothing is on the floor

behind the 2nd-row seat.2. Push the top of the seatback rear-

ward until the seatback and floortracks lock.

3. Push down at the rear of the seatcushion to lock it in place.

4. Pull on the seatback to be sure it islocked in place.

Sliding the SeatsTo slide the 2nd-row seats for more legroom in the 2nd or 3rd row:1. Make sure nothing is on the floor in

front or behind the 2nd-row seat.2. Pull outward

on the handlelocated onthe outboardside of theseat cushionand slide theseat forward or rearward.

3. Release the handle.4. Pull on the seat to make sure it is

locked in place.Folding the SeatbacksTo fold the seatbacks forward to createa flat load floor:1. Pull outward on the handle located on

the outboard side of the seat cushionand slide the seat rearward.

2. Fold the armrest(s) into the uprightposition.

3. Pull forward on the strap located onthe outboard side of the seatback andfold down the seatback.

To return theseatbacksupright, pull upthe seatbackand push itrearward until itlocks in place.


2nd-Row Seats

Note: The 2nd- and 3rd-row headrestraints are not height adjustable.

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3rd-Row Seats

The 3rd-row 60/40 split bench seatfeatures folding seatbacks. Prior to fold-ing a seatback, make sure all of thesafety belts are unbuckled, nothing is onthe 3rd-row seat, and the 2nd-row seatis not reclined.

Lift the lever (A) on the upper-back out-board corner of the seatback until thehead restraint folds forward, and thenfold down the seatback.To return the seatback to the uprightposition, pull the seatback strap (B) fromthe rear of the vehicle or lift up the seat-back from inside the vehicle. Pull on theseatback to make sure it is locked inplace. Lift up the head restraint to lock itin place.See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

The following heated front seat controlsare located on the center console infront of the shift lever:

(Heated Seat/Seatback): Press thebottom button to turn on the heated seatcushion and seatback.

(Heated Seatback): Press the topbutton to turn on the heated seatback.

Heated Seat Controls (if equipped)

Memory settings can be programmed forthe position of the driver’s seat and out-side mirrors. The memory buttons arelocated on the driver’s door.To save memory settings:1. Adjust the driver’s seat and outside

mirrors to the desired position.2. Press and hold button 1 until two

beeps sound.Repeat these steps using button 2 for asecond driver.To recall the memory settings, pressbutton 1 or 2 with the vehicle in Park.The memory seat setting also can beprogrammed in the DIC to be recalledautomatically when using the RemoteKeyless Entry transmitter.Easy Exit SeatWith the vehicle in Park, press the (Easy Exit Seat) button to recall the exitposition for the driver’s seat. The easyexit seat setting also can be pro-grammed in the DIC to be recalled whenremoving the key from the ignition.See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Memory Seats and Mirrors (if equipped)

Continue to press the desired button tocycle through the temperature settingsof High (three indicator lights), Medium(two indicator lights), Low (one indicatorlight), and Off (no indicator lights).See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

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Dual Automatic Climate Controls (if equipped)

The automatic climate control systemmaintains the desired individual temper-ature for the driver and front seat pas-senger. The system adjusts the airflowmode, fan speed, air conditioning andrecirculation functions to reach the settemperature(s) as quickly as possible.

Automatic Operation1. Press the AUTO button.2. Set the desired driver’s and front

passenger’s temperature using the+ or – temperature buttons. Allowtime for the system to reach thedesired temperature.

Manual OperationTo operate the system manually, use thefollowing controls:

(On/Off): Press this button to turn thesystem on or off.Temperature Control: Press the + or –temperature button(s) to raise or lowerthe temperature setting(s).PASS (Passenger TemperatureControl): Press this button to turn thepassenger temperature setting on or off.Until adjusted, the passenger tempera-ture will be the same as the driver’s.

(Fan): Press the up or down buttonto increase or decrease fan speed.

(Airflow Mode): Press the up ordown button to change the direction

of the airflow to the floor, vent or defogoutlets.

(Air Conditioning): Press thisbutton to turn the air conditioning systemon or off.

(Recirculation): Press this buttonto recirculate air inside the vehicle. Thismode keeps outside air from enteringthe vehicle. The recirculation feature willoperate only when the vent or bi-levelairflow setting is selected.

Adjust the driver’s seat to a comfortableposition before adjusting the steeringwheel. To tilt and telescope the positionof the steering wheel:1. Push down the lever on the left side

of the steering column.2. Adjust the wheel to a comfortable

position by moving it up or downas well as forward or backward.

3. Pull up the lever to lock the wheelin place.


Steering Wheel Adjustment

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AUX (Rear Climate Control): Press thisbutton to turn the rear climate controlsystem on or off.

(Defrost): Press this button todirect most of the air to the windshieldand some air to the side window andfloor outlets.

(Rear Window Defogger): Pressthis button to activate the rear windowdefogger and the heated outsiderearview mirrors. The defogger andheated mirrors will turn off automaticallyor can be turned off by pressing thebutton again.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Manual Climate Controls

The climate controls include the follow-ing functions:

(Fan): Turn the fan knob (A) toincrease or decrease fan speed.

(Off): Turn the fan knob to the Offposition to turn off the system.

(Air Conditioning): Press the centerof the fan knob to turn the air condition-ing system on or off.AUX (Rear Climate Control): Press thisbutton to turn the rear climate controlsystem on or off.

Temperature: Turn the temperatureknob (B) to raise or lower the tempera-ture setting.

(Recirculation): Press this buttonto recirculate air inside the vehicle. Thismode keeps outside air from enteringthe vehicle. The recirculation feature willoperate only when the vent or bi-levelairflow setting is selected.Airflow ModesTurn the airflow mode knob (C) tochange the direction of the airflow to thefloor, vent or defog outlets. The knobcan be positioned between two modesfor a wide range of airflow adjustments.

(Vent): Directs air to the ventoutlets.

(Bi-Level): Directs air to the ventand floor outlets.

(Floor): Directs most of the air tothe floor outlets and some air to thewindshield and side window outlets.

(Defog): Directs air to the wind-shield, side window and floor outlets.

(Defrost): Directs most of the air tothe windshield and some air to the sidewindow and floor outlets.

(Rear Window Defogger): Pressthe center of the airflow mode knob toactivate the rear window defogger andthe heated outside rearview mirrors. Thedefogger and heated mirrors will turn offautomatically or can be turned off bypressing the knob again.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Rear Seat Climate Controls

The rear seat climate control system canbe operated using the front climate con-trols on the instrument panel, or on therear control panel, located in the rear ofthe console or integrated with the RearSeat Audio (RSA) controls (if equipped). To turn the rear system on or off, pressthe AUX button on the front controlpanel. The settings in the rear will bethe same as in the front until they arechanged by rear occupants using therear controls.Rear Control PanelTo operate the system, use the followingrear controls:

(Fan): Turn the left knob to adjustfan speed or to turn off the system.Temperature Control: Turn the centerknob to adjust the temperature setting.

(Airflow Mode): Turn the right knobto adjust the direction of the airflowbetween the floor and headliner outlets.Rear Controls with Rear Seat Audio

To operate the system, use the followingcontrols that are integrated with the RSAcontrols:

(Fan): Press the up or downbutton to adjust fan speed or to turnoff the system.

(Airflow Mode): Press this buttonto adjust the direction of the airflowbetween the floor and headliner outlets.+ – (Temperature Control): Press the+ or – button to adjust the temperaturesetting from 0 (cooler) to 12 (warmer).See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

While most of the features on your radiowill look familiar, some of the followingmay be new:

(Power/Volume): Press this knob toturn the system on or off. Turn the knobto adjust the volume.

(Tune): Turn this knob to select radiostations or, when a CD is playing, toselect a track or MP3 file.

(Information): Press this button todisplay additional information related tothe current FM-RDS or XM station, orMP3 song.Tone and Speaker Control: Press the

(Tune) knob to adjust the tonecontrol (bass/treble) or speaker control(balance/fade) setting. Turn the knob orpress the SEEK, FWD or REV button toadjust the selected setting.FAV (Favorite): Press this button to gothrough up to six pages of any combina-tion (AM, FM, or XM, if equipped) of pre-set favorite radio stations. On each

ENTERTAINMENT

Audio System Features

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page, up to six stations are available byusing the six pushbuttons below theradio display.BAND: Press this button to switch toFM, AM, or XM (if equipped). Whenplaying a CD or portable audio player,press this button to play the radioinstead.CD/AUX: Press this button to play a CDinstead of the radio. Press again andthe system will automatically search fora portable audio player connected to theauxiliary input jack.EQ (Equalization): Press this button toselect preset equalization settings.CAT (Category) (if equipped): Pressthis button to find XM stations within adesired category.Auxiliary Input Jack: A portable audioplayer (such as an iPod® or other MP3player) can be connected to the auxiliaryinput jack located on the radio. Pressthe CD/AUX button to begin playingaudio from the portable player over thevehicle speakers. To optimize speakervolume, fully increase the volume levelof the portable player.Playing MP3 FilesYour audio system has MP3 file play-back capability. A CD-R containing MP3audio tracks will play automatically wheninserted into the CD player. An MP3label will be displayed.Setting Favorite StationsBefore setting your favorite stations,shift the vehicle into Park.You can set up to six pages of any com-bination (AM, FM, or XM, if equipped) offavorite radio stations, with up to six sta-tions stored on each page.

Note: Engaging in extended searchingfor specific audio stations or songs byusing buttons and knobs — or givingextended attention to entertainment tasks— can lead you to look away from theroad frequently or longer than usual.Looking away from the road for pro-longed periods may cause you to missseeing things on the road that you needto see. Be sure to keep your eyes on theroad and mind on the drive — and avoidengaging in extended searching for spe-cific items while driving.

To set the number of favorite stationpages:1. Press the MENU button to display the

radio setup menu.2. Press the pushbutton located below

the FAV 1–6 label on the radiodisplay.

3. Select the desired number of favoritestation pages.

4. Press the FAV button. You may nowbegin storing your favorite stations forthe chosen number of pages.

To store favorite stations:1. Tune in the desired radio station.2. Press the FAV button to display the

page where the station is to bestored.

3. Press and hold one of the six push-buttons until a beep sounds to storethe station.

4. Repeat the steps for each pushbuttonon each page.


Setting the Time

To set the time:1. Turn on the radio.2. Press the (Clock) button. Or, if

equipped, press the MENU buttonuntil the clock option is displayed;and then press the pushbutton locat-ed under the clock option label. TheHR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY labels willappear on the display.

3. Press the pushbutton under any ofthe labels to be changed.

4. Press the pushbutton again, the rightSEEK arrow or the FWD button toincrease the numbers. Press the leftSEEK arrow or the REV button todecrease the numbers. Rotating the

(Tune) knob also will increase ordecrease the selected label.

5. Press the Clock or MENU buttonagain to set the currently displayedtime and date.

Radio Data SystemWhen you tune to a Radio Data System(RDS) station, the station name or callletters will appear on the display insteadof the frequency. Depending on the RDSstation, additional text information maybe available by pressing the (Information) button.RDS features are available for use onlyon FM stations that broadcast RDSinformation. RDS relies on receiving

specific information from these stationsand will work only when the informationis available.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Touch Screen NavigationEntertainment System (if equipped)

Your vehicle’s Navigation EntertainmentSystem provides you with detailed mapsof all major highways and roadsthroughout the United States. Thesystem provides turn-by-turn drivinginstructions for each destination youenter. In addition, the system can help

XM® Satellite Radio (if equipped)

XM Satellite Radio offers more than 170channels of digital-quality sound thatgoes wherever you go — coast to coast.XM can display song title, artist or enter-tainment genre by pressing the (Information) button.Activation fee and service subscriptionare extra. Service is based in thecontinental United States and Canada.For more information, visit XM onlineat www.XMradio.com or call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Rear Seat Audio and DVD Rear Seat EntertainmentSystems (if equipped)

Rear Seat AudioThe Rear Seat Audio (RSA) systemallows front seat and rear seat passen-gers to listen to different entertainmentsources at the same time using the rearseat controls and wired headphones(not supplied) or wireless headphones(if equipped). To select an entertainment source(radio, CD, or DVD, if equipped):• Press the SRCE (Source) button. To adjust the volume:• Turn the left volume knob to adjust

the left wired headphones and theright volume knob to adjust the rightwired headphones. On wireless head-phones, adjust volume using theheadphone volume control.

DVD Rear Seat EntertainmentThe Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)system includes a CD/DVD player aspart of the front radio, a video display

you locate a variety of points of interest,such as banks, airports and restaurants.Refer to your Navigation EntertainmentSystem Owner Manual for operatinginstructions.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

screen, audio/video jacks, two wirelessheadphones, and a remote control.To play a DVD:1. Turn the ignition to the Accessory or

On position.2. Push the release button on the DVD

display console to fold down thevideo screen.

3. Insert a DVD into the DVD slot in theradio. It will turn on the video screenand begin playing automatically. Itmay be necessary to press the Playpushbutton on the radio or the remotecontrol to start playing the movie ifthe DVD stops at a menu screen.

4. To listen to the DVD through the vehi-cle speakers, press the DVD/CD AUXbutton. Adjust volume using the radiovolume control.To listen to the DVD through theheadphones, press the On/Off buttonon the headphones. Adjust volumeusing the headphone volume control.

5. To control DVD playback, use theremote control or the front radiopushbuttons.

Parental ControlThe Parental Control feature turns offthe video screen and Rear Seat Audio tohelp gain the attention of rear passen-gers, such as when using headphones. To enable the Parental Control feature,press and hold the radio power buttonfor two seconds. To turn off ParentalControl, press and hold the radio buttonagain for two seconds.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Note: Aim the remote control at the videoscreen, not the DVD player, for properoperation.


The followingaudio controlsare located onthe steeringwheel:+ – (Volume):Pull up on the+ or – buttonto increase ordecrease the volume.

(Next/Previous): Press the up ordown arrow to go to the next or previousradio station stored as a favorite or,when a CD or DVD (if equipped) isplaying, to the next or previous track orchapter.SRCE (Source): Press this buttonto switch between AM, FM, XM (ifequipped), CD, DVD (if equipped)and AUX.

(Seek): Press this button to go tothe next radio station on the same bandor, when a CD or DVD (if equipped) isplaying, to the next track or chapter.

(Mute/Voice Recognition): Pressthis button to mute the vehicle speakers.Press and hold the button for one sec-ond to initiate navigation system voicerecognition or interact with the OnStarsystem.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Audio Steering Wheel Controls(if equipped)

Rear Audio Controller (if equipped)

The following audio controls are locatedin the cargo area:

(Next/Previous): Press the up ordown arrow to go to the next or previousradio station stored as a favorite or,when a CD or DVD (if equipped) is play-ing, to the next or previous track orchapter.

(Seek): Press the left or right arrowbutton to go to the previous or next radiostation on the same band or, when aDVD is playing, to the next track orchapter, or to the next CD (if equippedwith the multiple CD player).SRCE (Source): Press this button toswitch between AM, FM, XM (ifequipped), CD, DVD (if equipped)and AUX.

(Mute/Voice Recognition): Pressthis button to mute the vehicle speakers.+ – (Volume): Press the + or – button toincrease or decrease the volume.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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The AutomaticHeadlampSystem turnson the DaytimeRunning Lampsin the daytimeand the head-lamps and otherexterior lamps atnight or when necessary.The system uses a light sensor, locatedon top of the instrument panel, to deter-mine light conditions. For proper opera-tion, avoid placing any objects on ornear the sensor.Exterior Lamps ControlThe exterior lamps can be operatedusing the control knob located on the leftside of the instrument panel. The knobcan be rotated to the following positions:AUTO (Automatic Lamp Control):This position enables the AutomaticHeadlamp System.

(On/Off): Momentarily turn the knobto this position to turn the AutomaticHeadlamp System off or on again.

(Parking Lamps): This positionturns on the parking lamps andtaillamps.

(Headlamps): This position turnson the headlamps, parking lamps andtaillamps.

(Fog Lamps) (if equipped): Pressthis button on the exterior lamps controlknob to turn the fog lamps on or off.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Automatic Headlamp System

CONVENIENCE Interior Lighting Features

Instrument Panel BrightnessThe (Instrument Panel Brightness)control knob is located on the left side ofthe instrument panel. To brighten or dimthe instrument panel lights, press theknob; it will pop out. Turn the knob toadjust the intensity of the lights.Dome LampsThe dome lamps will come on when adoor is open. The lamps also can beturned on by fully rotating the instrumentpanel brightness control knob clockwise.To disable the dome lamps, press the

(Dome Lamp Override) buttonlocated above the instrument panelbrightness control knob.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors (if equipped)

The followingpower fold-away mirrorcontrols arelocated on thedriver’s door:

(Mirror Selector): Press the left sideof this switch (A) to select the driver’sside mirror or the right side of this switchto select the passenger’s side mirror.

(Mirror Adjustment): Press thefour-way control pad (B) to adjust theselected mirror.

(Foldaway Mirrors) (if equipped):Press the right side of this switch (C) tofold the mirrors, and press the left sideof this switch to unfold the mirrors.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

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The following sunroof and sunshadeswitches are located on the headlinerabove the rearview mirror:Express-Open/Express-Close: Fromthe closed position, press the rear of thedriver’s side switch (A) to express-openthe sunroof. Press the front of the switchto express-close the sunroof.Vent: From the closed position, pressand hold the front of the driver’s sideswitch (A) to vent the sunroof. Pressand hold the rear of the switch to closethe sunroof.Front Sunshade: Push up and slightlyforward on the sunshade handle andthen release it rearward to open themanual sunshade.Rear Sunshade: Press and release therear of the passenger’s side switch (B)to express-open the sunshade over the2nd-row seats. Press and release thefront of the switch to express-close thesunshade.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Sunroof (if equipped)

A B

Windshield Wipers and Washer

The wipercontrols,located onthe multi-functionlever on theleft side of

Power Windows

All four power window switches arelocated on the driver’s door armrest.In addition, each passenger door has aswitch for its own window.Express-Down WindowsTo operate the driver or front passengerexpress-down window (if equipped),press the switch completely and thewindow will go all the way down auto-matically. Press the switch partway toopen the window a small amount. Tostop the window, pull up on the switchmomentarily. Express-Up Window (if equipped)To operate the driver express-upwindow, pull up the switch completelyand the window will go all the way upautomatically. To stop the window, pushdown on the switch momentarily.Window LockoutPress the (Window Lockout) switchon the driver’s door armrest to preventthe rear windows from operating exceptfrom the driver’s position. Press theswitch again to turn off the lockoutfeature.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

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Heated Washer Fluid (if equipped)

Press the (HeatedWasher Fluid) buttonon the left side of theinstrument panel tospray heated washerfluid on the windshield.This will help clear ice,tree sap or bugs from the windshield. Itmay take up to 40 seconds to heat thewasher fluid, after which the wipers willautomatically turn on for four heatedwash cycles. Press the button again tocancel any remaining cycles.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

the steering column, include the follow-ing functions:

(Mist): Rotate the control band tothis position to turn on the wipers forone wipe.

(Off): Rotate the control band to thisposition to turn off the wipers.

(Delay): Rotate the control band toone of these positions to adjust the

delay between wipes. The wipers acti-vate more often as the band is rotatedupward.1 (Low): Rotate the control band to thisposition to turn the wipers on the Lowspeed setting.2 (High): Rotate the control band to thisposition to turn the wipers on the Highspeed setting.

(Washer Fluid): Push the buttonon the end of the lever to spray washerfluid on the windshield.Rear Wiper and WasherThe rear wiperand washerbutton, locatedon the centerconsole in frontof the shift lever,includes the fol-lowing functions:

(Rear Wiper): Press the top ofthe button (A) to turn the rear wiper onor off.

(Washer): Press the bottom of thebutton (B) to spray washer fluid on therear window.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Cruise Control

The cruise control buttonsare located on thesteering wheel.They include thefollowing functions:

(On/Off):Press this buttonto enable thecruise controlsystem.SET– (Set): Press this button to set aspeed. If the system is active, press andrelease this button to decrease speed1 mph, or press and hold the button todecrease speed more than 1 mph.When the cruise control is set, the (Cruise Control) symbol will illuminate inthe instrument panel cluster.

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To adjust the position of the centerconsole/armrest while in the driver’sseat, pull up and hold the larger lever(A) located on the right front of theconsole and slide the console forwardor backward.To open the console storage area, pressthe smaller button (B) located on the leftfront of the console.Slide the console back to operate thetambour sliding door. Remove the trayunder the door to access an additionalaccessory power outlet or for morestorage space.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

The 115-voltpower outlet islocated on theback of thecenter console.With the igni-tion turned toAccessory or On, it provides convenientplug-in power to run electronic equip-ment such as video games or a cellphone charger.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

115-Volt Outlet (if equipped)

Center Console Features

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The rear convenience center, locatedbehind the 3rd-row seats, features addi-tional storage compartments. To open,pull the handle up and lift the cover.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Rear Convenience Center

Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist (if equipped)

This featureuses ultrasonicsensors on therear bumpers tohelp you avoidcolliding withobjects whenparking the vehicle. It operates only atspeeds less than 5 mph.The rear parking assist display is locat-ed near the rear window and providesthe following indicators when an objectis detected:• At 8 ft. (2.5 m), one light illuminates.• At 40 in. (1.0 m), two lights illuminate.• At 23 in. (0.6 m), all three lights

illuminate.• At 12 in. (0.3 m), a chime sounds and

all three lights flash.Use the Driver Information Center toturn off the system when towing. Thesystem automatically turns back on aftereach vehicle start.

RES+ (Resume): Press this button toresume a set speed. If the system isactive, press and release this button toincrease speed 1 mph, or press andhold the button to increase speed morethan 1 mph.

(Cancel): Press this button to can-cel the cruise control but retain the setspeed in memory.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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There are several ways to open andclose the power liftgate:• Press and hold the (Power

Liftgate) button on the RemoteKeyless Entry transmitter until theliftgate starts moving. Press it againto reverse operation.

• Press the (Power Liftgate) buttonon the center console in front of theshift lever. Press it again to reverseoperation.

• Press the touchpad on the liftgatehandle to open. Press it again toreverse operation.

• Press thebutton on thebottom of theliftgate, next tothe liftgatelatch, to close.Press it again to reverse operation.

To disable all power liftgate controls,switch the button on the centerconsole to the OFF position. The liftgatecan be opened and closed manually.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Power Liftgate (if equipped)

Remote Vehicle Start (if equipped)

This feature allows you to start theengine from outside the vehicle by usingthe Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-mitter. The remote start capability mustbe turned on using the Driver InformationCenter.The vehicle’s automatic climate controlsystem (if equipped) will default to aheating or cooling mode based onoutside temperature, and the manualclimate control system will turn on at thesame setting as when the vehicle waslast turned off.Starting the VehicleTo remote-start the vehicle:1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the

vehicle. (Transmitter range is withinapproximately 195 feet of the vehicle.)

2. Press and release the (Lock)button on the transmitter.

3. Immediately press and hold the (Remote Start) button for about fourseconds. When the vehicle starts, theparking lamps will light and remain onwhile the engine is running. The enginewill continue running for 10 minutes.

4. Repeat these steps for a 10-minutetime extension. Only two consecutiveremote starts are allowed.

When you enter the vehicle after aremote start, the key must be inserted inthe ignition and turned to the On positionbefore driving.

Note: The Remote Vehicle Start featurewill not operate if the key is in the igni-tion, the hood or liftgate is open, or theCheck Engine light is illuminated on theinstrument panel cluster.

Rear View Camera (if equipped)The rear view camera displays a viewof the area behind the vehicle on thenavigation system screen when thevehicle is shifted into Reverse. The rearpark assist indicators will appear on thescreen, indicating the distance and posi-tion of an object behind the vehicle.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.


PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

Refueling the Vehicle

To open the fuel door, press the centerof the rear edge of the door and it willpop open slightly. Pull the door to openit fully.When closing the fuel door, press thecenter of the rear edge of the door untilit is flush with the side of the vehicle.See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

Automatic TransmissionOperation

The automatic transmission has anElectronic Range Select mode thatenables the driver to select the top-gearlimit desired forthe current drivingconditions, suchas when drivingon downhillgrades. This pro-vides engine brak-ing and reducesbrake wear.

StabiliTrak® – Stability ControlSystem

StabiliTrak is an advanced computer-controlled vehicle stability and tractionenhancement system that assists withdirectional control of the vehicle indifficult driving conditions. It turns onautomatically every time you start yourvehicle.To limit wheelspin and help maintaindirectional control, you should alwaysleave the system on. However, if yourvehicle becomes stuck and rocking thevehicle is required,the system should beturned off.To turn off the tractioncontrol part of thesystem, press the (Traction Control) button located on thecenter console in front of the shift lever. When the system is turned off, theTraction Control light will illuminate.See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.

To use this feature, move the shift leverto the Low (L) range position and selecta lower or higher driving gear using the + / – button on the side of the shift lever.The display on the instrument panel clus-ter will show the current gear selection. The transmission will be limited to thegear selected and lower gears. Gearshigher than the gear selected will not beavailable.If current vehicle speed is too high ortoo low for the requested gear, the shiftwill not occur.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Canceling a Remote StartIf you wish to turn off the engine insteadof driving after a remote start, performone of the following functions:• Press and hold the (Remote Start)

button until the parking lamps turn off.• Press and release the Hazard

Warning Flashers button. Press itagain to turn off the flashers.

• Turn the key in the ignition switch tothe On position and then off.


The Tow/Haul mode (if equipped) assistswhen pulling a heavy trailer by reducingthe frequency of transmission shifts andimproves the control of vehicle speed.To turn on this feature,press the (Tow/Haul) button located onthe center console infront of the shift lever.Press it again to turn off the feature.See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.

reappear if the tire pressure has notbeen corrected.During cooler conditions, the low tirepressure warning light may appear whenthe vehicle is first started and then turnoff as you start to drive. This could bean early indicator that your tire pres-sures are getting low and the tires needto be inflated to the proper pressure.


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Trailer Towing

Tire Pressure Monitor

The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts youwhen a significant reduction in pressureoccurs in one or more of your vehicle’stires by illuminating the (Low TirePressure) warning light on the instru-ment panel. The low tire pressurewarning light will remain on until youcorrect the tire pressure.A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE messagemay appear on the DIC.Correcting the Tire PressureWhen the low tire pressure warning lightilluminates, you must inflate the tire tothe proper tire pressure (just as youmust refuel the vehicle when the lowfuel warning light illuminates). The Tireand Loading Information label, locatedon the center pillar below the driver’sdoor latch, shows the correct tirepressure for the tires when they’re cold.“Cold” means your vehicle has beensitting for at least three hours or drivenno more than one mile. You can temporarily remove the DICmessage by acknowledging it with yourDIC controls. However, at the nextvehicle start-up, the DIC message will

Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor can alertyou about low tire pressure, but it doesn’treplace normal monthly tire maintenance.

Resetting the Oil Life System

The Oil Life System calculates engine oillife based on vehicle use and displaysCHANGE OIL SOON in the DriverInformation Center (DIC) when it’snecessary to change your engine oil andfilter. The Oil Life System should be resetto 100% only following an oil change.To reset the Oil Life System (without DIC):1. Turn on the ignition, with the engine

off.2. Fully press and release the accelera-

tor pedal slowly three times within fiveseconds.

3. Turn off the ignition.To reset the Oil Life System (with DIC):1. Turn on the ignition, with the engine

off.2. Press the (Vehicle Information)

button until the DIC displays OIL LIFEREMAINING.

3. Press and hold the (Set/Reset)button until 100% is displayed.

4. Turn off the ignition.See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.


My GMLink

Roadside Assistance 1-800-GMC-8782 1-800-462-8782TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438As the proud owner of a new GMC vehicle,you are automatically enrolled in the GMCRoadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide youwith peace of mind as you drive in the cityor travel the open road. GMC’s Roadside Assistance toll-free num-ber is staffed by a team of technically trainedadvisors who are available 24 hours a day,365 days a year, to provide minor repairinformation or make arrangements to towyour vehicle to the nearest GMC dealer.GMC will provide the following servicesfor 5 years/100,000 miles at no expenseto you:• Fuel delivery• Lockout service (identification required)• Tow to nearest dealership for warranty

service• Flat tire assistance• Jump startsIn many instances, mechanical failuresare covered under GMC’s comprehensivewarranty. However, when other servicesare utilized, our advisors will explain anypayment obligations you might incur.

The GMC Owner Center at My GMLink is acomplimentary service for GMC owners, aone-stop resource to enhance your GMCownership experience. Exclusive memberbenefits include online service reminders,vehicle maintenance tips, online ownermanual, special privileges and more. Signup today at www.mygmlink.com.

For prompt and efficient assistance whencalling, please provide the following infor-mation to the advisor:• Location of the vehicle• Telephone number and your location• Vehicle model, year and color• Vehicle mileage• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)• Vehicle license plate numberGMC reserves the right to limit servicesor reimbursement to an owner or driverwhen, in GMC’s judgment, the claimsbecome excessive in frequency or typeof occurrence.Roadside Assistance and OnStar (if equipped)If you have a current OnStar subscription,press the OnStar button and the vehiclewill send your current GPS location to anOnStar Advisor who will speak to you,assess your problem, contact RoadsideAssistance and relay your exact locationso you will get the help you need.

Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your OwnerManual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available at thetime of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2007 by GM Corp. All rights reserved.

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