GMC Acadia 2008 User Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of a GMC Acadia. Please read this information and your Owner Manual to
ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described in
this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .3
Driver Information Center . . . . . . .4
Head-Up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
SAFETY & SECURITY
Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . .6
OnStar
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Child Restraints (LATCH) . . . . . . .7
COMFORT
Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2nd-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3rd-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Heated Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . .9
Memory Seats and Mirrors . . . . . .9
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . .10
Dual Automatic Climate
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Manual Climate Controls . . . . . .11
Rear Seat Climate Controls . . . .12
ENTERTAINMENT
Audio System Features . . . . . . .12
XM
®
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . .14
Touch Screen Navigation
Entertainment System . . . . . . . .14
Rear Seat Audio and DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Audio Steering Wheel Controls .16
Rear Audio Controller . . . . . . . . .16
CONVENIENCE
Automatic Headlamp System . . .17
Interior Lighting Features . . . . . .17
Outside Power Foldaway
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Windshield Wipers and Washer .18
Heated Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . .19
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Center Console Features . . . . . .20
Rear Convenience Center . . . . .20
115-Volt Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist . . . .20
Power Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . .21
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
Refueling the Vehicle . . . . . . . . .22
Automatic Transmission
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
StabiliTrak
®
– Stability Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .23
Resetting the Oil Life System . .23
OWNER INFORMATION
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .24
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

GMC Acadia 2008 Specifications

General

Brand	GMC
Model	Acadia 2008
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Driver Information

Instrument Panel

Overview of dashboard controls and indicators, including gauges and warning lights.

Instrument Panel Cluster

Detailed explanation of gauges, warning lights, and indicators on the instrument panel.

Driver Information Center

Explains the vehicle information display, customization options, and warning messages.

Head-Up Display (if equipped)

Safety and Security Features

Remote Keyless Entry

Using the transmitter to lock, unlock, start, and locate the vehicle.

OnStar® (if equipped)

Entertainment Systems

Audio System Features

Description of radio, CD, and MP3 playback functions and controls.

XM® Satellite Radio (if equipped)

Touch Screen Navigation Entertainment System (if equipped)

Using the navigation and entertainment system with a touch screen interface.

Rear Seat Audio and DVD

DVD Rear Seat Entertainment

Playing DVDs for rear passengers using the RSE system, including parental controls.

Audio Steering Wheel Controls

Controls on the steering wheel for audio system functions like volume and tuning.

Rear Audio Controller

Convenience Features

Automatic Headlamp System

Windshield Wipers and Washer

Cruise Control

How to engage, set, cancel, and resume cruise control.

Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist (if equipped)

Rear View Camera (if equipped)

Displaying the area behind the vehicle on the navigation screen when in Reverse.

Power Liftgate (if equipped)

Opening and closing the power liftgate using various remote and console controls.

Remote Vehicle Start (if equipped)

Starting the vehicle engine remotely using the keyless entry transmitter.

Owner Information

Roadside Assistance

Information on GMC's roadside assistance program, services, and contact details.