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GMC Acadia 2012 User Manual

GMC Acadia 2012
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
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 . . . 4-4
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-44
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-52
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-39
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-59
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-22
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-28
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-32
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-51

Table of Contents

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GMC Acadia 2012 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGMC
ModelAcadia 2012
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Overview of the vehicle's dashboard layout and controls.

Initial Drive Information

Basic information for starting and operating the vehicle for the first time.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Information on using vehicle keys and operating door locks.

Doors

Details on opening, closing, and power operation of doors and liftgate.

Vehicle Security System

How to use the anti-theft alarm and immobilizer systems.

Mirrors

Adjustment, dimming, and folding features for vehicle mirrors.

Windows and Sunroof

Operation of power windows, express features, and sunroof.

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints and Front Seats

Proper adjustment of head restraints and front seat controls for comfort and safety.

Rear Seats

Information on rear seat folding, access to the third row, and seat adjustment.

Safety Belts

Proper use, care, and system checks for vehicle safety belts.

Airbag System

Details on airbag types, deployment, and system warnings.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for installing and using child seats and booster seats safely.

Storage

Storage Compartments Overview

Description of various storage areas like glove box, console, and cupholders.

Additional Storage Features

Information on cargo cover, tie-downs, and cargo management system.

Roof Rack System

Guidelines for using the vehicle's roof rack for carrying items.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Details on steering wheel adjustment, controls, horn, wipers, and compass.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of dashboard lights, gauges, and indicators.

Information Displays (DIC, HUD)

Information on Driver Information Center and Head-Up Display features.

Vehicle Messages

Explanations of various messages displayed on the DIC.

Lighting

Exterior Lighting Controls

Operation of headlamps, parking lamps, fog lamps, and hazard flashers.

Interior Lighting

Details on dome lamps, courtesy lamps, reading lamps, and illumination.

Lighting Features

Information on entry, delayed, parade dimming, and battery protection.

Infotainment System

Introduction and Operation

Overview of the audio system, safety tips, and basic operation.

Radio and Audio Sources

Information on AM/FM, Satellite Radio, CD/DVD, MP3, and Auxiliary devices.

Rear Seat Entertainment System

Features and operation of the RSE system, including headphones.

Phone and Bluetooth Connectivity

Using the phone system via Bluetooth, voice commands, and pairing.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems Overview

Explanation of manual, automatic, and rear climate control functions.

Air Vents and Operation Tips

How to use air vents, adjust airflow, and tips for effective system performance.

Maintenance: Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Instructions for inspecting and replacing the cabin air filter.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information and Vehicle Control

Guidance on distracted driving, defensive driving, braking, and steering.

Driving Conditions

Tips for driving on wet roads, hills, in snow, and when the vehicle is stuck.

Starting and Operating the Vehicle

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

Automatic Transmission and Drive Systems

Details on transmission operation, manual mode, AWD, and braking systems.

Brakes and Ride Control Systems

Information on ABS, parking brake, hill start assist, and StabiliTrak.

Cruise Control

How to set, adjust, and use the cruise control system.

Object Detection Systems

Details on ultrasonic parking assist and rear vision camera.

Fuel and Towing Information

Guidelines on fuel types, filling the tank, and trailer towing.

Vehicle Care

General Information and Vehicle Checks

Overview of service needs and basic vehicle checks.

Engine Care

Information on engine oil, coolant, and air filter maintenance.

Electrical System and Fuses

Details on fuses, circuit breakers, and high voltage components.

Wheels and Tires

Tire inspection, rotation, replacement, pressure, and chains.

Service and Maintenance

General Information and Maintenance Schedule

Overview of service needs and recommended maintenance intervals.

Additional Maintenance and Care

Details on battery, belts, brakes, fluids, and tires.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

List of approved fluids, lubricants, and replacement parts.

Maintenance Records

Log for recording vehicle service history and dates.

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

Information on VIN and service parts identification label.

Vehicle Data: Capacities and Specifications

Approximate fluid capacities and engine specifications.

Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Steps to resolve concerns with dealership or GM.

Reporting Safety Defects

How to report safety defects to government agencies and GM.

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Information on Event Data Recorders (EDR) and data privacy.

OnStar Services Overview

Introduction to OnStar features like Emergency, Security, Navigation, and Connections.

OnStar

OnStar Overview and Services

General introduction to OnStar and its core services.

OnStar Additional Information

Details on diagnostics, transferring service, and owner reactivation.

Privacy Statement

Information regarding data collection and privacy for OnStar users.

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