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GMC 2014 Acadia User Manual

GMC 2014 Acadia
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GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-6014315) - 2014 - CRC - 4/12/13
2014 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-44
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-51
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-19
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-22
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-29
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-33
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-54

Table of Contents

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GMC 2014 Acadia Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGMC
Model2014 Acadia
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Overview of the vehicle's dashboard layout and controls.

Initial Drive Information

Brief overview of important features for first-time drivers.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Information on vehicle access, locks, windows, and liftgate operation.

Seats and Restraints

Details on seat adjustments, head restraints, safety belts, and airbags.

Performance and Maintenance

Covers traction control, tire pressure, oil life, and driving economy.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Information on vehicle keys, ignition, and door lock operation.

Vehicle Security

Details on the anti-theft alarm system and immobilizer operation.

Exterior Mirrors

Covers convex, power, folding, heated, and dimming mirror adjustments.

Windows

Information on power windows, express-up/down, and rear window lockout.

Seats and Restraints

Safety Belts

Guidance on proper safety belt usage, care, and pretensioners.

Airbag System

Explains airbag types, inflation, and system operation.

Child Restraints

Guidance for securing infants, young children, and older children.

Storage

Storage Compartments

Details on instrument panel, glove box, and console storage areas.

Additional Storage Features

Information on cargo cover, tie-downs, and convenience net.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Covers steering wheel adjustment, controls, horn, wipers, and outlets.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of dashboard warning lights, gauges, and indicators.

Vehicle Messages

Lists and explains messages displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC).

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Details on headlamps, parking lamps, fog lamps, and turn signals.

Interior Lighting

Covers instrument panel illumination, courtesy, dome, and reading lamps.

Infotainment System

Radio

Information on AM/FM radio, satellite radio, and reception.

Audio Players

Covers CD player, MP3 playback, and auxiliary device connections.

Phone

Details on Bluetooth connectivity, voice commands, and pairing.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Overview of heating, cooling, and ventilation controls.

Air Vents

Instructions on adjusting airflow direction and shut-off.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Covers distracted driving, defensive driving, and vehicle control.

Starting and Operating

Guidance on new vehicle break-in, ignition positions, and starting the engine.

Automatic Transmission

Details on transmission operation, manual mode, and tow/haul mode.

Driver Assistance Systems

Information on FCA, parking assist, blind zone alert, and lane departure warning.

Fuel

Covers fuel specifications, additives, and filling the tank.

Vehicle Care

Engine Oil

Guidance on checking, adding, changing, and disposing of engine oil.

Cooling System

Details on coolant, checking levels, and engine overheating.

Brakes

Information on disc brakes, wear indicators, brake fluid, and adjustments.

Wheels and Tires

Covers tire maintenance, replacement, and types.

Tire Pressure Monitor System

Explains TPMS operation, malfunction, and sensor matching process.

Service and Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Provides normal and severe service schedules for vehicle maintenance.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

Lists recommended fluids, lubricants, and replacement part numbers.

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

Information on VIN, service parts identification label, and engine code.

Vehicle Data

Covers capacities, specifications, and engine details.

Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Steps for resolving concerns with dealership sales or service departments.

Reporting Safety Defects

Procedures for reporting safety defects to government agencies and GM.

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Information on vehicle computers, event data recorders, and privacy.

OnStar

OnStar Overview

Introduction to the OnStar system, its capabilities, and status light.

OnStar Services

Details on Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connections, and Diagnostics services.

Navigation

Information on OnStar navigation, directions, and database updates.

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