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Congratulations on your purchase of a GMC Acadia. Please read this information and your Owner Manual toensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described inthis booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.

DRIVER INFORMATIONInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .3Driver Information Center . . . . . . .4Head-Up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

SAFETY & SECURITYRemote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . .6OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Child Restraints (LATCH) . . . . . . .7

COMFORTSeat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . .72nd-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83rd-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Heated Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . .9Memory Seats and Mirrors . . . . . .9Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . .10Dual Automatic ClimateControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Manual Climate Controls . . . . . .11

Rear Seat Climate Controls . . . .12

ENTERTAINMENTAudio System Features . . . . . . .12XM Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . .14Touch Screen NavigationEntertainment System . . . . . . . .14Rear Seat Audio and DVDRear Seat EntertainmentSystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Audio Steering Wheel Controls .16Rear Audio Controller . . . . . . . . .16

CONVENIENCEAutomatic Headlamp System . . .17Interior Lighting Features . . . . . .17Outside Power FoldawayMirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Windshield Wipers and Washer .18Heated Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . .19Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Center Console Features . . . . . .20Rear Convenience Center . . . . .20115-Volt Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist . . . .20Power Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . .21

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCERefueling the Vehicle . . . . . . . . .22Automatic TransmissionOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

StabiliTrak Stability ControlSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .23Resetting the Oil Life System . .23

OWNER INFORMATIONRoadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .24My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24


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Getting to Know Your Acadia2

A. Air OutletsB. Turn Signal/Windshield

Wipers/MultifunctionLever

C. Instrument PanelCluster

D. Driver Information

Center Buttons(if equipped)E. Audio System/

Navigation System(if equipped)

F. Hazard WarningFlashers Button

G. Passenger AirbagStatus Indicator

H. Exterior Lamps ControlI. Instrument Panel

Brightness ControlJ. Hood ReleaseK. Cruise Controls

L. Tilt and TelescopicSteering Wheel LeverM. HornN. Audio Steering Wheel

Controls (if equipped)O. Climate Controls

P. Heated Seat Buttons(if equipped)

Q. Shift LeverR. Traction Control ButtonS. Tow/Haul Mode Button

(if equipped)T. Power Liftgate Button

(if equipped)U. Accessory PowerOutlet

V. Glove Box

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Instrument Panel

DRIVER INFORMATION

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Your vehicles instrument panel isequipped with this cluster or one verysimilar to it. The instrument panel clusterincludes these key features:

A. Engine Coolant Temperature GaugeB. TachometerC. Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(Check Engine Light)D. Tire Pressure Warning Light

E. Driver Information CenterF. Fuel GaugeG. SpeedometerH. Security Light

I. Cruise Control Set LightJ. Antilock Brake System Warning LightK. StabiliTrak Warning LightL. Voltmeter

Note: The instrument panel cluster isdesigned to let you know about manyimportant aspects of your vehicles opera-tion. It is important to read your OwnerManual and become familiar with theinformation being relayed to you by thelights, gauges and indicators, as well aswhat action can be taken to ensure safetyand to prevent damage.

Instrument Panel Cluster

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Your vehicles Driver Information Center

(DIC) provides vehicle information, vehi-cle feature customization, and vehiclewarning messages. The DIC messageswill be shown on the instrument panelcluster display.

DIC Reset Stem

On vehicles with the base DIC, pressthe reset stem located on the instru-ment panel cluster while the vehicle isparked to display the Odometer, TripOdometers, Oil Life, Park Assist (ifequipped), Tire Pressure SystemProgramming, Units and DisplayLanguage.

DIC Buttons (if equipped)

The uplevel DIC includes the followingbuttons located below the radio on theinstrument panel:

(Set/Reset): Press this button to setor reset DIC information while it is dis-played or to acknowledge a warningmessage.


(Customization): Press this buttonto scroll through the following custom-ization settings:

Display Language Auto Door Lock

Auto Door Unlock

Remote Door Lock

Remote Door Unlock

Delay Door Lock

Exit Lighting

Approach Lighting Chime Volume

Park Tilt Mirrors (if equipped)

Easy Exit Seat (if equipped)

Memory Seat Recall (if equipped)

Remote Start (if equipped)

Factory Settings

(Vehicle Information): Press thisbutton to display the following vehicleinformation:

Oil Life

Park Assist (if equipped)

Units

Tire Pressure

Tire Pressure System Programming

Remote Keyless Entry Programming

(Trip/Fuel): Press this button todisplay the following trip and fuelinformation:

Odometer

Trip Odometers

Fuel Range

Average Economy Timer

Fuel Used

Average Speed

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The Head-Up

Display (HUD)projects arange of vehicleinformation onthe windshield,reducing the need to look away from theroad. The information appears as animage toward the front of the vehicle.The information displayed by the HUD

may include the speedometer reading,RPM reading, transmission position,outside air temperature, high-beamheadlamps and turn signal indicators, abrief display of the current radio stationor CD track, and Turn-by-TurnNavigation information (if equipped).

The following HUD controls are locatedon the instrument panel to the right ofthe steering wheel:

(Off): To turn off the HUD image,rotate the dimming knob fullycounterclockwise.

Brightness: Rotate the dimming knobclockwise to brighten and counterclock-wise to dim the HUD image.

(Up) (Down): Press the up ordown arrow to adjust the position of theHUD image on the windshield. (It cannotbe adjusted side-to-side.)

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Head-Up Display (if equipped)

Customization Settings with DICButtons

To customize features:

1. With the vehicle in Park, turn on theignition.

2. Press the (Customization) buttonto enter the Feature Settings menu.

3. Press the button to scroll throughthe available customization features.

4. With the desired feature displayed,press the (Set/Reset) button to

access the settings.5. Press the button to scroll through

the available settings.

6. With the desired setting displayed,press the button to select it.

7. Press the button to scroll to thenext available customization feature.

8. To exit the Feature Settings menu,press the button until FEATURESETTINGS EXIT is displayed, andthen press the button; or pressthe button or the button.

Warnings and Messages

The DIC provides a variety of vehiclewarning messages (depending onoptional equipment) if a problem is

sensed in a vehicle system. To acknowl-edge a message and clear it from thedisplay, press the DIC reset stem or anyDIC button. Some urgent messagescannot be cleared from the DIC display.

If you have a current OnStar subscrip-tion, and a warning message appears,you can press the OnStar button and

speak to an OnStar Advisor. In manyvehicles, OnStar Advisors can accesscertain diagnostic information and cantell you how serious the problem is andwhat you should do about it.


Note: Your vehicles warnings and mes-sages provide critical information thatcan prevent damage to your vehicle.Review your Owner Manual to become

familiar with the information displayedand the action required.


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If you change your seat position, youmay have to readjust the HUD image forproper viewing.

(Page): Press and hold this button tochange the display format. Release thebutton when the desired display isshown.

If the ignition is on and you cannot seethe HUD image, check to see whether:

Something is covering the HUD lens

The brightness is adjusted properly

The HUD image is adjusted to theproper height

The windshield and HUD lens areclean (do not spray glass cleanerdirectly on the HUD lens)

You are wearing polarized sunglass-es, which could make the imageharder to see

A fuse is blown (see your OwnerManual)


and/or horn chirp) can be programmedusing the Driver Information Center (DIC).

(Unlock): Press this button to unlockthe drivers door. Press it again withinfive seconds to unlock all remainingdoors. RKE feedback (light flash) can beprogrammed using the DIC.

(Power Liftgate) (if equipped):Press and hold this button until the lift-gate starts moving to open and closethe liftgate. The taillamps will flash anda chime will sound when the liftgate is

moving.(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):

Press and release this button to locateyour vehicle. The turn signal lamps willflash and the horn will sound threetimes.

Press and hold the button to activate thepanic alarm. The turn signal lamps willflash and the horn will sound for 30 sec-onds. Press the button again or turn theignition to On to cancel the panic alarm.


Remote Keyless Entry

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitterallows you to lock andunlock your vehicle andperform other functionswhile up to approximate-ly 195 feet away fromthe vehicle. RKE functions include:

(Remote Vehicle Start) (if

equipped): This feature can be used tostart the engine from outside the vehicle.(See Remote Vehicle Start.)

(Lock): Press this button to lock allthe doors. RKE feedback (light flash

OnStar(if equipped)

Your vehicle may feature the OnStarSafe & Sound Plan or the uplevelOnStar Directions & Connections Plan,with one year of OnStar service from thedate you purchased your new vehicle.OnStar offers a variety of capabilities,such as Remote Door Unlock, AutomaticNotification of Airbag Deployment, andHands-Free Calling. In addition, most

vehicles can get driving directions usingTurn-by-Turn Navigation. Press theOnStar button to ask an OnStar Advisorabout the service plan you have or toupgrade your plan.


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Lift the lever located on the lower out-board side of the seatback and movethe seatback to the desired position;then release the lever.

Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment(if equipped)

To increasethe amount oflumbar support,pull up thelever locatedon the inboard

side of the seatback. To decrease sup-port, push down on the lever.

Power Seat Adjustment (if equipped)

Use the horizontal control (A) on theoutboard side of the seat cushion tomove the seat forward/rearward and on the drivers seat only up/down,as well as to raise/lower the front or rear

of the seat cushion.Power Seatback Recline Adjustment(if equipped)

Use the vertical control (B) on theoutboard side of the seat cushion torecline/raise the seatback.

Power Lumbar Support Adjustment(if equipped)

Use the control pad (C) on the outboardside of the seat cushion to increase/decrease lumbar support.


Child Restraints (LATCH)

Your vehicle is equipped with LATCHanchors, and may have top tethers foruse with a LATCH-compatible child re-straint. The LATCH anchors are located

in the 2nd-row outboard seating posi-tions. If your child restraint is not com-patible with the LATCH system, you maystill use it by installing the child restraintwith the safety belt system. Choose achild seat that is appropriate for thechilds age and size (weight and height).


Seat Adjustments

Manual Seat Height Adjustment

To raise the drivers seat, ratchet uprepeatedly the leverlocated on the frontoutboard side of the seat cushion. Tolower the seat, ratchet the lever downrepeatedly.

Manual Seatback Recline Adjustment

COMFORT

Power Seat controls

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For more information, refer to yourOnStar Owners Guide, call1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827),or visit onstar.com.



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Entering or Exiting the 3rd-Row Seats

The 2nd-rowSmartSlide

seats allowfor easyaccess to the3rd-row seats.To enter orexit the 3rd-row seats:

1. Make sure nothing is on the 2nd-rowseat or the floor in front of the seat.

2. Before sliding the 60/40 split benchseat, fold the center armrest into theupright position in the seatback.

3. Rotate therelease leverlocated on the

upper-outboardside of theseatbackforward.

4. Push the top ofthe seatbackforward. The seat cushion will fold upautomatically and the entire seat willslide forward.

To return the 2nd-row seat to the seatingposition:

1. Make sure nothing is on the floorbehind the 2nd-row seat.

2. Push the top of the seatback rear-ward until the seatback and floortracks lock.

3. Push down at the rear of the seatcushion to lock it in place.

4. Pull on the seatback to be sure it islocked in place.

Sliding the Seats

To slide the 2nd-row seats for more legroom in the 2nd or 3rd row:

1. Make sure nothing is on the floor infront or behind the 2nd-row seat.

2. Pull outwardon the handlelocated onthe outboardside of theseat cushionand slide the

seat forward or rearward.3. Release the handle.

4. Pull on the seat to make sure it islocked in place.

Folding the Seatbacks

To fold the seatbacks forward to createa flat load floor:

1. Pull outward on the handle located onthe outboard side of the seat cushionand slide the seat rearward.

2. Fold the armrest(s) into the uprightposition.

3. Pull forward on the strap located onthe outboard side of the seatback andfold down the seatback.

To return theseatbacksupright, pull upthe seatbackand push itrearward until itlocks in place.


2nd-Row Seats

Note: The 2nd- and 3rd-row head

restraints are not height adjustable.


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3rd-Row Seats

The 3rd-row 60/40 split bench seatfeatures folding seatbacks. Prior to fold-

ing a seatback, make sure all of thesafety belts are unbuckled, nothing is onthe 3rd-row seat, and the 2nd-row seatis not reclined.

Lift the lever (A) on the upper-back out-board corner of the seatback until thehead restraint folds forward, and then

fold down the seatback.To return the seatback to the uprightposition, pull the seatback strap (B) fromthe rear of the vehicle or lift up the seat-back from inside the vehicle. Pull on theseatback to make sure it is locked inplace. Lift up the head restraint to lock itin place.


The following heated front seat controlsare located on the center console infront of the shift lever:

(Heated Seat/Seatback): Press thebottom button to turn on the heated seatcushion and seatback.

(Heated Seatback): Press the topbutton to turn on the heated seatback.

Heated Seat Controls(if equipped)

Memory settings can be programmed forthe position of the drivers seat and out-side mirrors. The memory buttons arelocated on the drivers door.

To save memory settings:1. Adjust the drivers seat and outside

mirrors to the desired position.

2. Press and hold button 1 until twobeeps sound.

Repeat these steps using button 2 for asecond driver.

To recall the memory settings, press

button 1 or 2 with the vehicle in Park.The memory seat setting also can beprogrammed in the DIC to be recalledautomatically when using the RemoteKeyless Entry transmitter.

Easy Exit Seat

With the vehicle in Park, press the(Easy Exit Seat) button to recall the exit

position for the drivers seat. The easyexit seat setting also can be pro-grammed in the DIC to be recalled whenremoving the key from the ignition.


Memory Seats and Mirrors(if equipped)

Continue to press the desired button tocycle through the temperature settingsof High (three indicator lights), Medium(two indicator lights), Low (one indicator

light), and Off (no indicator lights).See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

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Dual Automatic ClimateControls (if equipped)

The automatic climate control systemmaintains the desired individual temper-ature for the driver and front seat pas-

senger. The system adjusts the airflowmode, fan speed, air conditioning andrecirculation functions to reach the settemperature(s) as quickly as possible.

Automatic Operation

1. Press the AUTO button.

2. Set the desired drivers and front

passengers temperature using the+ or temperature buttons. Allowtime for the system to reach thedesired temperature.

Manual Operation

To operate the system manually, use thefollowing controls:

(On/Off): Press this button to turn the

system on or off.Temperature Control: Press the + or temperature button(s) to raise or lowerthe temperature setting(s).

PASS (Passenger TemperatureControl): Press this button to turn thepassenger temperature setting on or off.Until adjusted, the passenger tempera-

ture will be the same as the drivers.(Fan): Press the up or down button

to increase or decrease fan speed.

(Airflow Mode): Press the up ordown button to change the direction

of the airflow to the floor, vent or defogoutlets.

(Air Conditioning): Press this

button to turn the air conditioning systemon or off.

(Recirculation): Press this buttonto recirculate air inside the vehicle. Thismode keeps outside air from enteringthe vehicle. The recirculation feature willoperate only when the vent or bi-levelairflow setting is selected.

Adjust the drivers seat to a comfortableposition before adjusting the steering

wheel. To tilt and telescope the positionof the steering wheel:

1. Push down the lever on the left sideof the steering column.

2. Adjust the wheel to a comfortableposition by moving it up or downas well as forward or backward.

3. Pull up the lever to lock the wheel

in place.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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AUX (Rear Climate Control): Press thisbutton to turn the rear climate controlsystem on or off.

(Defrost): Press this button todirect most of the air to the windshieldand some air to the side window andfloor outlets.

(Rear Window Defogger): Pressthis button to activate the rear windowdefogger and the heated outsiderearview mirrors. The defogger andheated mirrors will turn off automatically

or can be turned off by pressing thebutton again.


Manual Climate Controls

The climate controls include the follow-ing functions:

(Fan): Turn the fan knob (A) to

increase or decrease fan speed.(Off): Turn the fan knob to the Off

position to turn off the system.

(Air Conditioning): Press the centerof the fan knob to turn the air condition-ing system on or off.

AUX (Rear Climate Control): Press thisbutton to turn the rear climate control

system on or off.

Temperature: Turn the temperatureknob (B) to raise or lower the tempera-ture setting.

(Recirculation): Press this buttonto recirculate air inside the vehicle. Thismode keeps outside air from enteringthe vehicle. The recirculation feature willoperate only when the vent or bi-levelairflow setting is selected.

Airflow Modes

Turn the airflow mode knob (C) tochange the direction of the airflow to the

floor, vent or defog outlets. The knobcan be positioned between two modesfor a wide range of airflow adjustments.

(Vent): Directs air to the ventoutlets.

(Bi-Level): Directs air to the ventand floor outlets.

(Floor): Directs most of the air tothe floor outlets and some air to thewindshield and side window outlets.

(Defog): Directs air to the wind-shield, side window and floor outlets.

(Defrost): Directs most of the air tothe windshield and some air to the sidewindow and floor outlets.

(Rear Window Defogger): Pressthe center of the airflow mode knob toactivate the rear window defogger andthe heated outside rearview mirrors. Thedefogger and heated mirrors will turn offautomatically or can be turned off bypressing the knob again.


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Rear Seat Climate Controls

The rear seat climate control system canbe operated using the front climate con-

trols on the instrument panel, or on therear control panel, located in the rear ofthe console or integrated with the RearSeat Audio (RSA) controls (if equipped).

To turn the rear system on or off, pressthe AUX button on the front controlpanel. The settings in the rear will bethe same as in the front until they are

changed by rear occupants using therear controls.

Rear Control Panel

To operate the system, use the followingrear controls:

(Fan): Turn the left knob to adjustfan speed or to turn off the system.

Temperature Control: Turn the center

knob to adjust the temperature setting.(Airflow Mode): Turn the right knob

to adjust the direction of the airflowbetween the floor and headliner outlets.

Rear Controls with Rear Seat Audio

To operate the system, use the followingcontrols that are integrated with the RSAcontrols:

(Fan): Press the up or downbutton to adjust fan speed or to turnoff the system.

(Airflow Mode): Press this buttonto adjust the direction of the airflowbetween the floor and headliner outlets.

+ (Temperature Control): Press the+ or button to adjust the temperaturesetting from 0 (cooler) to 12 (warmer).


While most of the features on your radio

will look familiar, some of the followingmay be new:

(Power/Volume): Press this knob toturn the system on or off. Turn the knobto adjust the volume.

(Tune): Turn this knob to select radiostations or, when a CD is playing, toselect a track or MP3 file.

(Information): Press this button todisplay additional information related tothe current FM-RDS or XM station, orMP3 song.

Tone and Speaker Control: Press the(Tune) knob to adjust the tone

control (bass/treble) or speaker control(balance/fade) setting. Turn the knob orpress the SEEK, FWD or REV button toadjust the selected setting.

FAV (Favorite): Press this button to gothrough up to six pages of any combina-tion (AM, FM, or XM, if equipped) of pre-set favorite radio stations. On each

ENTERTAINMENT

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page, up to six stations are available byusing the six pushbuttons below theradio display.

BAND: Press this button to switch toFM, AM, or XM (if equipped). Whenplaying a CD or portable audio player,press this button to play the radioinstead.

CD/AUX: Press this button to play a CDinstead of the radio. Press again andthe system will automatically search fora portable audio player connected to the

auxiliary input jack.EQ (Equalization): Press this button toselect preset equalization settings.

CAT (Category) (if equipped): Pressthis button to find XM stations within adesired category.

Auxiliary Input Jack:A portable audioplayer (such as an iPod or other MP3

player) can be connected to the auxiliaryinput jack located on the radio. Pressthe CD/AUX button to begin playingaudio from the portable player over thevehicle speakers. To optimize speakervolume, fully increase the volume levelof the portable player.

Playing MP3 Files

Your audio system has MP3 file play-back capability. A CD-R containing MP3audio tracks will play automatically wheninserted into the CD player. An MP3label will be displayed.

Setting Favorite Stations

Before setting your favorite stations,shift the vehicle into Park.

You can set up to six pages of any com-bination (AM, FM, or XM, if equipped) offavorite radio stations, with up to six sta-tions stored on each page.

Note: Engaging in extended searchingfor specific audio stations or songs byusing buttons and knobs or givingextended attention to entertainment tasks can lead you to look away from theroad frequently or longer than usual.Looking away from the road for pro-

longed periods may cause you to missseeing things on the road that you needto see. Be sure to keep your eyes on theroad and mind on the drive and avoidengaging in extended searching for spe-cific items while driving.

To set the number of favorite stationpages:

1. Press the MENU button to display theradio setup menu.

2. Press the pushbutton located belowthe FAV 16 label on the radiodisplay.

3. Select the desired number of favoritestation pages.

4. Press the FAV button. You may nowbegin storing your favorite stations forthe chosen number of pages.

To store favorite stations:

1. Tune in the desired radio station.

2. Press the FAV button to display thepage where the station is to bestored.

3. Press and hold one of the six push-buttons until a beep sounds to storethe station.

4. Repeat the steps for each pushbuttonon each page.


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Setting the Time

To set the time:

1. Turn on the radio.

2. Press the (Clock) button. Or, if

equipped, press the MENU buttonuntil the clock option is displayed;and then press the pushbutton locat-ed under the clock option label. TheHR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY labels willappear on the display.

3. Press the pushbutton under any ofthe labels to be changed.

4. Press the pushbutton again, the rightSEEK arrow or the FWD button toincrease the numbers. Press the leftSEEK arrow or the REV button todecrease the numbers. Rotating the

(Tune) knob also will increase ordecrease the selected label.

5. Press the Clock or MENU buttonagain to set the currently displayedtime and date.

Radio Data System

When you tune to a Radio Data System(RDS) station, the station name or callletters will appear on the display insteadof the frequency. Depending on the RDSstation, additional text information maybe available by pressing the

(Information) button.RDS features are available for use onlyon FM stations that broadcast RDSinformation. RDS relies on receiving

specific information from these stationsand will work only when the informationis available.


Touch Screen NavigationEntertainment System(if equipped)

Your vehicles Navigation EntertainmentSystem provides you with detailed mapsof all major highways and roadsthroughout the United States. Thesystem provides turn-by-turn drivinginstructions for each destination youenter. In addition, the system can help

XM Satellite Radio (if equipped)

XM Satellite Radio offers more than 170channels of digital-quality sound thatgoes wherever you go coast to coast.XM can display song title, artist or enter-tainment genre by pressing the(Information) button.

Activation fee and service subscriptionare extra. Service is based in thecontinental United States and Canada.For more information, visit XM onlineat www.XMradio.com or call1-800-852-XMXM (9696).



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Rear Seat Audio and DVDRear Seat EntertainmentSystems (if equipped)

Rear Seat Audio

The Rear Seat Audio (RSA) systemallows front seat and rear seat passen-gers to listen to different entertainmentsources at the same time using the rearseat controls and wired headphones(not supplied) or wireless headphones(if equipped).

To select an entertainment source(radio, CD, or DVD, if equipped):

Press the SRCE (Source) button.

To adjust the volume:

Turn the left volume knob to adjustthe left wired headphones and theright volume knob to adjust the rightwired headphones. On wireless head-phones, adjust volume using theheadphone volume control.

DVD Rear Seat Entertainment

The Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)system includes a CD/DVD player aspart of the front radio, a video display

you locate a variety of points of interest,such as banks, airports and restaurants.

Refer to your Navigation EntertainmentSystem Owner Manual for operatinginstructions.


screen, audio/video jacks, two wirelessheadphones, and a remote control.

To play a DVD:

1. Turn the ignition to the Accessory orOn position.

2. Push the release button on the DVDdisplay console to fold down thevideo screen.

3. Insert a DVD into the DVD slot in theradio. It will turn on the video screenand begin playing automatically. It

may be necessary to press the Playpushbutton on the radio or the remotecontrol to start playing the movie ifthe DVD stops at a menu screen.

4. To listen to the DVD through the vehi-

cle speakers, press the DVD/CD AUXbutton. Adjust volume using the radiovolume control.

To listen to the DVD through theheadphones, press the On/Off buttonon the headphones. Adjust volumeusing the headphone volume control.

5. To control DVD playback, use the

remote control or the front radiopushbuttons.

Parental Control

The Parental Control feature turns offthe video screen and Rear Seat Audio tohelp gain the attention of rear passen-gers, such as when using headphones.

To enable the Parental Control feature,

press and hold the radio power buttonfor two seconds. To turn off ParentalControl, press and hold the radio buttonagain for two seconds.


Note:Aim the remote control at the videoscreen, not the DVD player, for properoperation.


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The followingaudio controlsare located onthe steeringwheel:

+ (Volume):Pull up on the+ or buttonto increase or

decrease thevolume.

(Next/Previous): Press the up ordown arrow to go to the next or previousradio station stored as a favorite or,when a CD or DVD (if equipped) isplaying, to the next or previous track orchapter.

SRCE (Source): Press this buttonto switch between AM, FM, XM (ifequipped), CD, DVD (if equipped)and AUX.

(Seek): Press this button to go tothe next radio station on the same bandor, when a CD or DVD (if equipped) isplaying, to the next track or chapter.

(Mute/Voice Recognition): Pressthis button to mute the vehicle speakers.Press and hold the button for one sec-ond to initiate navigation system voicerecognition or interact with the OnStarsystem.


Audio Steering Wheel Controls(if equipped)

Rear Audio Controller(if equipped)

The following audio controls are locatedin the cargo area:

(Next/Previous): Press the up ordown arrow to go to the next or previousradio station stored as a favorite or,when a CD or DVD (if equipped) is play-ing, to the next or previous track orchapter.

(Seek): Press the left or right arrowbutton to go to the previous or next radio

station on the same band or, when aDVD is playing, to the next track orchapter, or to the next CD (if equippedwith the multiple CD player).

SRCE (Source): Press this button toswitch between AM, FM, XM (ifequipped), CD, DVD (if equipped)and AUX.

(Mute/Voice Recognition): Press

this button to mute the vehicle speakers.+ (Volume): Press the + or button toincrease or decrease the volume.



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The AutomaticHeadlampSystem turnson the DaytimeRunning Lampsin the daytimeand the head-lamps and otherexterior lamps at

night or when necessary.The system uses a light sensor, locatedon top of the instrument panel, to deter-mine light conditions. For proper opera-tion, avoid placing any objects on ornear the sensor.

Exterior Lamps Control

The exterior lamps can be operated

using the control knob located on the leftside of the instrument panel. The knobcan be rotated to the following positions:

AUTO (Automatic Lamp Control):This position enables the AutomaticHeadlamp System.

(On/Off): Momentarily turn the knobto this position to turn the Automatic

Headlamp System off or on again.(Parking Lamps): This position

turns on the parking lamps andtaillamps.

(Headlamps): This position turnson the headlamps, parking lamps andtaillamps.

(Fog Lamps) (if equipped): Press

this button on the exterior lamps controlknob to turn the fog lamps on or off.


Automatic Headlamp System

CONVENIENCE Interior Lighting Features

Instrument Panel Brightness

The (Instrument Panel Brightness)control knob is located on the left side ofthe instrument panel. To brighten or dimthe instrument panel lights, press theknob; it will pop out. Turn the knob toadjust the intensity of the lights.

Dome Lamps

The dome lamps will come on when a

door is open. The lamps also can beturned on by fully rotating the instrumentpanel brightness control knob clockwise.To disable the dome lamps, press the

(Dome Lamp Override) buttonlocated above the instrument panelbrightness control knob.


Outside Power FoldawayMirrors (if equipped)

The followingpower fold-away mirrorcontrols arelocated on the

drivers door:(Mirror Selector): Press the left side

of this switch (A) to select the driversside mirror or the right side of this switchto select the passengers side mirror.

(Mirror Adjustment): Press thefour-way control pad (B) to adjust theselected mirror.

(Foldaway Mirrors) (if equipped):Press the right side of this switch (C) tofold the mirrors, and press the left sideof this switch to unfold the mirrors.


B

A

C


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The following sunroof and sunshadeswitches are located on the headlinerabove the rearview mirror:

Express-Open/Express-Close: From

the closed position, press the rear of thedrivers side switch (A) to express-openthe sunroof. Press the front of the switchto express-close the sunroof.

Vent: From the closed position, pressand hold the front of the drivers sideswitch (A) to vent the sunroof. Pressand hold the rear of the switch to closethe sunroof.

Front Sunshade: Push up and slightlyforward on the sunshade handle andthen release it rearward to open themanual sunshade.

Rear Sunshade: Press and release therear of the passengers side switch (B)to express-open the sunshade over the2nd-row seats. Press and release the

front of the switch to express-close thesunshade.


Sunroof (if equipped)

A B

Windshield Wipers and Washer

The wipercontrols,located onthe multi-functionlever on theleft side of

Power Windows

All four power window switches arelocated on the drivers door armrest.In addition, each passenger door has aswitch for its own window.

Express-Down Windows

To operate the driver or front passengerexpress-down window (if equipped),press the switch completely and thewindow will go all the way down auto-matically. Press the switch partway toopen the window a small amount. Tostop the window, pull up on the switch

momentarily.

Express-Up Window (if equipped)

To operate the driver express-upwindow, pull up the switch completelyand the window will go all the way upautomatically. To stop the window, pushdown on the switch momentarily.

Window Lockout

Press the (Window Lockout) switchon the drivers door armrest to preventthe rear windows from operating exceptfrom the drivers position. Press theswitch again to turn off the lockoutfeature.



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Heated Washer Fluid(if equipped)

Press the (HeatedWasher Fluid) buttonon the left side of theinstrument panel tospray heated washerfluid on the windshield.This will help clear ice,tree sap or bugs from the windshield. Itmay take up to 40 seconds to heat the

washer fluid, after which the wipers willautomatically turn on for four heatedwash cycles. Press the button again tocancel any remaining cycles.


the steering column, include the follow-ing functions:

(Mist): Rotate the control band tothis position to turn on the wipers forone wipe.

(Off): Rotate the control band to thisposition to turn off the wipers.

(Delay): Rotate the control band toone of these positions to adjust the

delay between wipes. The wipers acti-vate more often as the band is rotatedupward.

1 (Low): Rotate the control band to thisposition to turn the wipers on the Lowspeed setting.

2 (High): Rotate the control band to thisposition to turn the wipers on the Highspeed setting.

(Washer Fluid): Push the buttonon the end of the lever to spray washerfluid on the windshield.

Rear Wiper and Washer

The rear wiperand washerbutton, locatedon the centerconsole in frontof the shift lever,

includes the fol-lowing functions:

(Rear Wiper): Press the top ofthe button (A) to turn the rear wiper onor off.

(Washer): Press the bottom of thebutton (B) to spray washer fluid on therear window.


Cruise Control

The cruisecontrol buttonsare located on thesteering wheel.They include thefollowing functions:

(On/Off):Press this buttonto enable thecruise controlsystem.

SET (Set): Press this button to set aspeed. If the system is active, press andrelease this button to decrease speed1 mph, or press and hold the button todecrease speed more than 1 mph.When the cruise control is set, the

(Cruise Control) symbol will illuminate inthe instrument panel cluster.

B

A


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To adjust the position of the center

console/armrest while in the driversseat, pull up and hold the larger lever(A) located on the right front of theconsole and slide the console forwardor backward.

To open the console storage area, pressthe smaller button (B) located on the leftfront of the console.

Slide the console back to operate thetambour sliding door. Remove the trayunder the door to access an additionalaccessory power outlet or for morestorage space.


The 115-voltpower outlet islocated on theback of thecenter console.With the igni-tion turned to

Accessory or On, it provides convenientplug-in power to run electronic equip-ment such as video games or a cellphone charger.


115-Volt Outlet (if equipped)

Center Console Features

A B

The rear convenience center, locatedbehind the 3rd-row seats, features addi-tional storage compartments. To open,pull the handle up and lift the cover.


Rear Convenience Center

Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist(if equipped)

This featureuses ultrasonic

sensors on therear bumpers tohelp you avoidcolliding withobjects whenparking the vehicle. It operates only atspeeds less than 5 mph.

The rear parking assist display is locat-ed near the rear window and provides

the following indicators when an objectis detected:

At 8 ft. (2.5 m), one light illuminates.

At 40 in. (1.0 m), two lights illuminate.

At 23 in. (0.6 m), all three lightsilluminate.

At 12 in. (0.3 m), a chime sounds and

all three lights flash.Use the Driver Information Center toturn off the system when towing. Thesystem automatically turns back on aftereach vehicle start.

RES+ (Resume): Press this button toresume a set speed. If the system isactive, press and release this button toincrease speed 1 mph, or press and

hold the button to increase speed morethan 1 mph.

(Cancel): Press this button to can-cel the cruise control but retain the setspeed in memory.



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There are several ways to open andclose the power liftgate:

Press and hold the (PowerLiftgate) button on the RemoteKeyless Entry transmitter until theliftgate starts moving. Press it againto reverse operation.

Press the (Power Liftgate) buttonon the center console in front of theshift lever. Press it again to reverseoperation.

Press the touchpad on the liftgatehandle to open. Press it again toreverse operation.

Press thebutton on thebottom of theliftgate, next tothe liftgatelatch, to close.Press it again to reverse operation.

To disable all power liftgate controls,switch the button on the centerconsole to the OFF position. The liftgate

can be opened and closed manually.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Power Liftgate (if equipped)

Remote Vehicle Start(if equipped)

This feature allows you to start theengine from outside the vehicle by usingthe Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-mitter. The remote start capability mustbe turned on using the Driver InformationCenter.

The vehicles automatic climate controlsystem (if equipped) will default to aheating or cooling mode based on

outside temperature, and the manualclimate control system will turn on at thesame setting as when the vehicle waslast turned off.

Starting the Vehicle

To remote-start the vehicle:

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at thevehicle. (Transmitter range is within

approximately 195 feet of the vehicle.)2. Press and release the (Lock)

button on the transmitter.

3. Immediately press and hold the(Remote Start) button for about fourseconds. When the vehicle starts, theparking lamps will light and remain onwhile the engine is running. The engine

will continue running for 10 minutes.4. Repeat these steps for a 10-minutetime extension. Only two consecutiveremote starts are allowed.

When you enter the vehicle after aremote start, the key must be inserted inthe ignition and turned to the On positionbefore driving.

Note: The Remote Vehicle Start featurewill not operate if the key is in the igni-tion, the hood or liftgate is open, or theCheck Engine light is illuminated on theinstrument panel cluster.

Rear View Camera (if equipped)

The rear view camera displays a viewof the area behind the vehicle on thenavigation system screen when thevehicle is shifted into Reverse. The rearpark assist indicators will appear on thescreen, indicating the distance and posi-tion of an object behind the vehicle.



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PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

Refueling the Vehicle

To open the fuel door, press the centerof the rear edge of the door and it will

pop open slightly. Pull the door to openit fully.

When closing the fuel door, press thecenter of the rear edge of the door untilit is flush with the side of the vehicle.


Automatic Transmission

Operation

The automatic transmission has anElectronic Range Select mode thatenables the driver to select the top-gearlimit desired forthe current drivingconditions, suchas when driving

on downhillgrades. This pro-vides engine brak-ing and reducesbrake wear.

StabiliTrak Stability ControlSystem

StabiliTrak is an advanced computer-controlled vehicle stability and traction

enhancement system that assists withdirectional control of the vehicle indifficult driving conditions. It turns onautomatically every time you start yourvehicle.

To limit wheelspin and help maintaindirectional control, you should alwaysleave the system on. However, if yourvehicle becomes stuck and rocking thevehicle is required,the system should beturned off.

To turn off the tractioncontrol part of thesystem, press the(Traction Control) button located on thecenter console in front of the shift lever.

When the system is turned off, theTraction Control light will illuminate.


To use this feature, move the shift leverto the Low (L) range position and selecta lower or higher driving gear using the+ / button on the side of the shift lever.

The display on the instrument panel clus-ter will show the current gear selection.

The transmission will be limited to thegear selected and lower gears. Gearshigher than the gear selected will not beavailable.

If current vehicle speed is too high ortoo low for the requested gear, the shift

will not occur.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Canceling a Remote Start

If you wish to turn off the engine insteadof driving after a remote start, performone of the following functions:

Press and hold the (Remote Start)button until the parking lamps turn off.

Press and release the HazardWarning Flashers button. Press itagain to turn off the flashers.

Turn the key in the ignition switch tothe On position and then off.



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The Tow/Haul mode (if equipped) assistswhen pulling a heavy trailer by reducingthe frequency of transmission shifts andimproves the control of vehicle speed.

To turn on this feature,press the (Tow/Haul) button located onthe center console infront of the shift lever.Press it again to turn off the feature.


reappear if the tire pressure has notbeen corrected.

During cooler conditions, the low tirepressure warning light may appear whenthe vehicle is first started and then turnoff as you start to drive. This could bean early indicator that your tire pres-sures are getting low and the tires needto be inflated to the proper pressure.


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Trailer Towing

Tire Pressure Monitor

The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts youwhen a significant reduction in pressureoccurs in one or more of your vehiclestires by illuminating the (Low Tire

Pressure) warning light on the instru-ment panel. The low tire pressurewarning light will remain on until youcorrect the tire pressure.

A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE messagemay appear on the DIC.

Correcting the Tire Pressure

When the low tire pressure warning light

illuminates, you must inflate the tire tothe proper tire pressure (just as youmust refuel the vehicle when the lowfuel warning light illuminates). The Tireand Loading Information label, locatedon the center pillar below the driversdoor latch, shows the correct tirepressure for the tires when theyre cold.Cold means your vehicle has been

sitting for at least three hours or drivenno more than one mile.

You can temporarily remove the DICmessage by acknowledging it with yourDIC controls. However, at the nextvehicle start-up, the DIC message will

Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor can alertyou about low tire pressure, but it doesntreplace normal monthly tire maintenance.

Resetting the Oil Life System

The Oil Life System calculates engine oillife based on vehicle use and displaysCHANGE OIL SOON in the DriverInformation Center (DIC) when itsnecessary to change your engine oil andfilter. The Oil Life System should be resetto 100% only following an oil change.

To reset the Oil Life System (without DIC):

1. Turn on the ignition, with the engineoff.

2. Fully press and release the accelera-tor pedal slowly three times within fiveseconds.

3. Turn off the ignition.

To reset the Oil Life System (with DIC):

1. Turn on the ignition, with the engineoff.

2. Press the (Vehicle Information)button until the DIC displays OIL LIFE

REMAINING.3. Press and hold the (Set/Reset)button until 100% is displayed.

4. Turn off the ignition.



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My GMLink

Roadside Assistance1-800-GMC-8782

1-800-462-8782

TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438

As the proud owner of a new GMC vehicle,you are automatically enrolled in the GMCRoadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you

with peace of mind as you drive in the cityor travel the open road.

GMCs Roadside Assistance toll-free num-ber is staffed by a team of technically trainedadvisors who are available 24 hours a day,365 days a year, to provide minor repairinformation or make arrangements to towyour vehicle to the nearest GMC dealer.

GMC will provide the following services

for 5 years/100,000 miles at no expenseto you:

Fuel delivery

Lockout service (identification required)

Tow to nearest dealership for warrantyservice

Flat tire assistance

Jump starts

In many instances, mechanical failuresare covered under GMCs comprehensivewarranty. However, when other servicesare utilized, our advisors will explain anypayment obligations you might incur.

The GMC Owner Center at My GMLink is acomplimentary service for GMC owners, aone-stop resource to enhance your GMC

ownership experience. Exclusive memberbenefits include online service reminders,vehicle maintenance tips, online ownermanual, special privileges and more. Signup today at www.mygmlink.com.

For prompt and efficient assistance whencalling, please provide the following infor-mation to the advisor:

Location of the vehicle

Telephone number and your location Vehicle model, year and color

Vehicle mileage

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Vehicle license plate number

GMC reserves the right to limit servicesor reimbursement to an owner or driverwhen, in GMCs judgment, the claims

become excessive in frequency or typeof occurrence.

Roadside Assistance and OnStar(if equipped)

If you have a current OnStar subscription,press the OnStar button and the vehiclewill send your current GPS location to anOnStar Advisor who will speak to you,assess your problem, contact Roadside

Assistance and relay your exact locationso you will get the help you need.

Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your OwnerManual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available at thetime of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2007 by GM Corp. All rights reserved.

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