GMC 2012 Acadia User Manual

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GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2012
2012 GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-4
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-46
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-54
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-38
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13

GMC 2012 Acadia Specifications

General

Brand	GMC
Model	2012 Acadia
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

In Brief

Initial Drive Information

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Seats and Restraints

Seat adjustment, head restraints, and safety belt usage.

Instruments and Controls

Gauges, warning lights, and vehicle controls.

Lighting

Climate Controls

Operation of heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.

Driving and Operating

Safe driving practices, vehicle operation, and emergency situations.

Vehicle Care

Maintenance, checks, fluids, tires, and basic service.

Service and Maintenance

Scheduled maintenance and service intervals.

OnStar

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Doors

Vehicle Security

Windows

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Proper installation and adjustment for safety.

Front Seats

Safety Belts

Proper use, wear, and safety during pregnancy.

Airbag System

Locations, inflation, restraint, and system checks.

Child Restraints

Guidance on child restraint use and placement.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of dashboard indicators.

Information Displays

Vehicle Messages

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Heating, cooling, and ventilation operation.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Safe driving, distraction, drunk driving.

Starting and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Operation, manual mode, tow/haul mode.

Brakes

ABS, parking brake, brake assist, hill start assist.

Ride Control Systems

StabiliTrak and traction control.

Cruise Control

Object Detection Systems

Fuel

Recommended fuel, specifications, filling the tank.

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Wheels and Tires

Tire types, pressure, inspection, rotation, replacement.

Tire Pressure

Importance of correct pressure and checking.

Tire Pressure Monitor System

TPMS operation and warnings.

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation

TPMS sensor matching and malfunction indicators.

Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit

Tire Changing

Procedures for wheel and tire replacement.

Jump Starting

Safe procedures for jump starting a dead battery.

Towing

General towing information and recreational vehicle towing.

Service and Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended service intervals and checks.

Additional Maintenance and Care

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

Approved fluids and part specifications.

OnStar

OnStar Overview

OnStar Services