GMC 2009 Acadia - Manual (Page 389)

Owner Checks and
Services
These owner checks and services
should be performed at the intervals
specified to help ensure vehicle
safety, dependability, and emission
control performance. Your dealer/
retailer can assist with these checks
and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once. Whenever any
fluids or lubricants are added to
the vehicle, make sure they are
the proper ones, as shown in
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-12.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these
underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Notice: It is important to check
the engine oil regularly and keep it
at the proper level. Failure to keep
the engine oil at the proper level
can cause damage to the engine
not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Check the engine oil level and
add the proper oil if necessary.
See Engine Oil on page 5-13.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level
and add DEX-COOL
® coolant
mixture if necessary. See Engine
Coolant on page 5-19.
Windshield Washer Fluid
Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid
level in the windshield washer fluid
reservoir and add the proper fluid if
necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Inspect the vehicle’s tires and make
sure they are inflated to the
correct pressures. Do not forget to
check the spare tire, if the vehicle
has one. See Inflation - Tire
Pressure on page 5-43. If the
vehicle has a spare tire, check to
make sure it is stored securely.
See Changing a Flat Tire on
page 5-66.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for
high mileage highway drivers prior to
the Engine Oil Life System service
notification. Check the tires for
wear and, if necessary, rotate the
tires. See Tire Inspection and
Rotation on page 5-50.
Maintenance Schedule 6-9