GMC 2008 Acadia User Manual
2008 gmc acadia owner manual
Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1
............................................... 1-2
.............................................. 1-11
............................................. 1-16
....................................... 1-36
......................................... 1-61
............................ 1-77
Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1
........................................................ 2-3
...................................... 2-10
................................................. 2-18
............................ 2-21
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
.................................................... 2-40
.......................... 2-45
...................................... 2-47
......................................... 2-55
.................................................. 2-60
Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1
.......................... 3-4
...................................... 3-26
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
Driver Information Center (DIC)
....................................... 3-84
Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
................................................... 4-26
Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1
..................................................... 5-3
......................................................... 5-6
Checking Things Under the Hood
........................................ 5-43
..................................... 5-45
.................................... 5-45
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
...................................................... 5-48
..................................... 5-89
................................. 5-98
...................................... 5-99
Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance Information .................... 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........................... 7-13
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
Index ................................................................ 1
2008 GMC Acadia Owner Manual
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Document Outline
- 2008 GMC Acadia BookTOC
- Seats and Restraint Systems
- Features and Controls
- Instrument Panel
- Instrument Panel Overview
- Hazard Warning Flashers
- Other Warning Devices
- Horn
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
- Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column
- Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
- Turn and Lane-Change Signals
- Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
- Flash-to-Pass
- Windshield Wipers
- Windshield Washer
- Rear Window Wiper/Washer
- Cruise Control
- Exterior Lamps
- Delayed Headlamps
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System
- Fog Lamps
- Instrument Panel Brightness
- Courtesy Lamps
- Dome Lamps
- Dome Lamp Override
- Entry Lighting
- Delayed Entry Lighting
- Delayed Exit Lighting
- Parade Dimming
- Reading Lamps
- Electric Power Management
- Battery Run-Down Protection
- Head-Up Display (HUD)
- Accessory Power Outlet(s)
- Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current
- Climate Controls
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
- Instrument Panel Cluster
- Speedometer and Odometer
- Tachometer
- Safety Belt Reminders
- Airbag Readiness Light
- Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
- Charging System Light
- Voltmeter Gage
- Brake System Warning Light
- Antilock Brake System Warning Light
- StabiliTrak® Indicator Light
- Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
- Tire Pressure Light
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- Oil Pressure Light
- Security Light
- Fog Lamp Light
- Cruise Control Light
- Highbeam On Light
- Tow/Haul Mode Light
- Fuel Gage
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
- Audio System(s)
- Setting the Time
- Radio(s) (MP3)
- Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and Six-Disc CD Player)
- Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and DVD Player)
- XM Radio Messages
- Navigation/Radio System
- Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
- Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
- Rear Audio Controller (RAC)
- Theft-Deterrent Feature
- Audio Steering Wheel Controls
- Radio Reception
- Multi-Band Antenna
- Instrument Panel Overview
- Driving Your Vehicle
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
- Defensive Driving
- Drunk Driving
- Control of a Vehicle
- Braking
- Antilock Brake System (ABS)
- Braking in Emergencies
- StabiliTrak® System
- All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
- Steering
- Off-Road Recovery
- Passing
- Loss of Control
- Driving at Night
- Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
- Before Leaving on a Long Trip
- Highway Hypnosis
- Hill and Mountain Roads
- Winter Driving
- If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
- Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
- Loading Your Vehicle
- Towing
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
- Service and Appearance Care
- Service
- Fuel
- Checking Things Under the Hood
- Hood Release
- Engine Compartment Overview
- Engine Oil
- Engine Oil Life System
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Engine Coolant
- Radiator Pressure Cap
- Engine Overheating
- Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
- Cooling System
- Power Steering Fluid
- Windshield Washer Fluid
- Brakes
- Battery
- Jump Starting
- All-Wheel Drive
- Headlamp Aiming
- Bulb Replacement
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
- Tires
- Tire Sidewall Labeling
- Tire Terminology and Definitions
- Inflation - Tire Pressure
- Tire Pressure Monitor System
- Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
- Tire Inspection and Rotation
- When It Is Time for New Tires
- Buying New Tires
- Different Size Tires and Wheels
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading
- Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
- Wheel Replacement
- Tire Chains
- If a Tire Goes Flat
- Changing a Flat Tire
- Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
- Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
- Secondary Latch System
- Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
- Compact Spare Tire
- Appearance Care
- Interior Cleaning
- Fabric/Carpet
- Leather
- Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
- Care of Safety Belts
- Weatherstrips
- Washing Your Vehicle
- Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
- Finish Care
- Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
- Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim
- Tires
- Sheet Metal Damage
- Finish Damage
- Underbody Maintenance
- Chemical Paint Spotting
- Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
- Vehicle Identification
- Electrical System
- Capacities and Specifications
- Maintenance Schedule
- Maintenance Schedule
- Introduction
- Maintenance Requirements
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Additional Required Services
- Maintenance Footnotes
- Owner Checks and Services
- At Each Fuel Fill
- At Least Once a Month
- At Least Once a Year
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
- Maintenance Replacement Parts
- Engine Drive Belt Routing
- Maintenance Record
- Maintenance Schedule
- Customer Assistance Information
- Index