GMC Acadia 2009 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
Heated and Cooled Seat
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Memory Seat 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
®
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Navigation Entertainment
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Rear Seat Audio and DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Audio Steering Wheel Controls .16
Bluetooth
®
System . . . . . . . . . . .16
CONVENIENCE
Automatic Headlamp System . . .16
Interior Lighting Features . . . . . .17
Outside Power Foldaway
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Windshield Wipers and Washer .18
Heated Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . .19
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
115-Volt Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Center Console Features . . . . . .20
2nd-Row Console Features . . . .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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .23
Resetting the Oil Life System . .23
OWNER INFORMATION
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .24
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

GMC Acadia 2009 Specifications

General

Brand	GMC
Model	Acadia 2009
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel

Identifies and explains the main features of the vehicle's instrument panel layout.

Instrument Panel Cluster

Details the key features, gauges, and warning lights of the instrument panel cluster.

Driver Information Center

Explains the Driver Information Center (DIC) functions, customization, and how to access vehicle information.

Customization Settings with DIC Buttons

Guides on personalizing vehicle features and settings using the DIC buttons and menus.

SAFETY & SECURITY

Remote Keyless Entry

Describes the functions of the RKE transmitter for locking, unlocking, and starting the vehicle.

Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist

Rear Vision Camera

COMFORT

Child Restraints (LATCH)

Explains the proper use of LATCH anchor systems for installing child safety seats.

2nd-Row Seats

Covers accessing the 3rd row, sliding, and folding the 2nd-row seats for flexibility.

Seat Adjustments

Details manual and power adjustments for driver's seat height, recline, and lumbar support.

Heated Seat Controls

Heated and Cooled Seat Controls

CLIMATE CONTROL

Dual Automatic Climate Controls

Explains automatic and manual operation of the dual-zone climate control system.

Manual Climate Controls

CONVENIENCE

Bluetooth® System

Power Liftgate

Remote Vehicle Start

Explains how to remotely start the vehicle engine and cancel the operation.

Cruise Control

Details the operation and functions of the vehicle's cruise control system.

Windshield Wipers and Washer

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

Tire Pressure Monitor

Alerts about low tire pressure and guides on correcting it and understanding the warning light.

Automatic Transmission Operation

Explains the Electronic Range Select mode for managing transmission gear selection.

Resetting the Oil Life System

StabiliTrak® – Stability Control System

Details the StabiliTrak system and how to turn off traction control for specific situations.

Trailer Towing

OWNER INFORMATION

Roadside Assistance

Provides contact information and details the services offered by GMC Roadside Assistance.