GMC ACADIA 2022 User manual

Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important features in your
GMC Acadia. Some optional equipment described in this guide may not be included in your
vehicle. More information can be found in your Owner’s Manual and at my.gmc.com.
For easy reference, keep this guide with your Owner’s Manual in your glove box.
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2022 ACADIA
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
Certain restrictions, precautions, and safety procedures apply to your vehicle.
Please read your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions.

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Memory
Seat
Buttons
F
Electric Parking Brake
Switch/Instrument
Panel Illumination
Control
Turn Signal Lever/
Exterior Lamp
Controls/IntelliBeam
Button
F
Windshield
Wipers Lever
Engine
Start-Stop
Button
Driver
Information
Center
Power
Liftgate
Control
F
Cruise Control/
Forward Collision
Alert
F
/Heated
Steering Wheel
F
Buttons
Power
Mirror/
Window
Controls
Audio Volume
Controls
(behind
steering
wheel)
Driver
Information
Center
Controls/Voice
Recognition
Buttons
Audio Next-
Previous Favorite
Station Controls
(behind steering
wheel)
Steering
Wheel
Adjustment
Lever (on
steering
column)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Check Engine
Engine Oil Pressure
Lane Keep Assist
Airbag Readiness
Cruise Control Set
Service Electric
Parking Brake
Traction Control/
StabiliTrak Active
Charging System
Security
Seat Belt Reminder
Brake System Warning
PARK Electric Parking Brake
Symbols

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Read your Owner’s Manual to
learn about the information being
relayed by the lights, gauges
and indicators on the instrument
cluster.
See Introduction in your
Owner’s Manual.
Infotainment System
Touchscreen Infotainment System Controls
Electronic
Precision
Shift
Transmission
Controls
Traction Select
Knob/Hill
Descent Button
F
/
Lane Keep
Assist
F
Button
Driver’s Heated/
Ventilated Seat
Buttons
F
Auto Engine Stop-
Start Disable/
Traction Control-
StabiliTrak/Hazard
Warning Flashers/
Park Assist Buttons
USB Ports/
Accessory
Power Outlet
Climate
Controls
Passenger’s
Heated/Ventilated
Seat Buttons
F
IntelliBeam Lighting
Lights On Reminder
Antilock Brake System
Warning
Low Tire Pressure
Power Steering Warning
Vehicle Ahead
StabiliTrak Off
2
Passenger Seat Belt
Reminder
F Optional equipment

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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER (KEY FOB)
Lock
Press to lock all
doors.
Unlock
Press to unlock the
driver’s door. Press
again to unlock all
doors.
Power Liftgate
Press twice to open
or close the liftgate. Press once to stop
power liftgate operation.
Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle.
Theexteriorlampsashandthehorn
chirps 3 times.
Press and hold to activate the alarm. Press
again to cancel the alarm.
Note: To change the remote settings, go to
Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
on the infotainment screen.
Remote Vehicle StartF
Press and release the Lock button
and then immediately press and hold the
button for at least 4 seconds to start
the engine from outside the vehicle. After
entering the vehicle, turn on the ignition.
• During a remote start, the engine will
run for 15 minutes. Repeat these steps
to run the engine for an additional 15
minutes. A remote start can be extend-
ed once.
• Press and hold the button until
theparkinglampsturnotocancela
remote start.
Remote Start and Heated/Ventilated
SeatsF :Select the remote start heated
and ventilated seat options in the Vehicle
Settings to have the heated or ventilated
seats turn on during a remote start. The
seat button indicators do not illuminate
and the temperature of the unoccupied
seat may be reduced during a remote start.
The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors and liftgate without removing the
Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob) from your pocket or purse. The key fob must be
within 3 feet of the door being unlocked or within 3 feet of the liftgate.
KEYLESS UNLOCKING
With the key fob within range:
Press the button on the driver’s door handle to
unlock the driver’s door; press it again within 5
seconds to unlock all doors.
Press the button on a passenger door handle
to unlock all doors.
Press the touchpad on the liftgate handle to open the liftgate.
KEYLESS LOCKING
Withtheignitiono,thekeyfobremovedfromthevehicle,andalldoorsclosed:
Press the button on any door handle to lock all doors immediately.
If Passive Locking is turned on in the Settings menu, all doors will lock automatically after
a short delay.
Note: To change the lock settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start on the
infotainment screen.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment

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KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob) must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.
STARTING THE ENGINE
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press
the brake pedal and then press the
ENGINE START/STOP button to start the
engine. The green indicator on the button
will illuminate.
Note: If the key fob battery is weak, place the key
fob in the pocket of the center console storage
area to enable the engine to start. Replace the
key fob battery as soon as possible.
STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF
Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOPbuttontoturnotheengine.
Power will be available for 10 minutes to operate the audio system until the driver’s door is
opened and to operate the windows and sunroofFuntil any door is opened.
ACCESSORY MODE
 WiththeengineoandthebrakepedalNOTdepressed,presstheENGINE START/STOP
button to place the ignition system in the accessory mode. The amber indicator on the
button will illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
Thefuel-savingstop/startsystemautomaticallyturnsotheengine,referredtoasanAuto
Stop, when the brake pedal is pressed and the vehicle is at a complete stop, if operating
conditions are met. In Auto Stop mode, the tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP. When
the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine will restart. After
parkingthevehicleandturningotheengine,thetachometergaugewillreadOFF.
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped if:
• A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature.
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low.
• The current climate control settings require the engine to run.
• The Auto Stop has reached the maximum allowed time.
DISABLING AUTO ENGINE STOP/START
Press the
$
Auto Stop button on the center console when the engine is running to turn
othestop/startsystem.Thebuttonindicatorisnotilluminatedwhenthesystemiso.
The system automatically turns on each time the vehicle is started.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment

6F
Optional equipment
ELECTRONIC PRECISION SHIFT TRANSMISSION
The Electronic Precision Shift transmission control switches are located on the front console.
The selected gear position illuminates in red on the switch.
Park – Press the Pbutton to shift to Park.
Reverse – Pull the R switch to shift to Reverse.
Neutral – Press the N button to shift to
Neutral.
Drive – Pull the Dswitch to shift to Drive.
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT MODE
Electronic Range Select Mode allows you to
choose the top gear limit. It can be used to
limit the vehicle’s speed when driving on a downhill grade or towing a trailer.
1. Press the L (Low) button.
2. Press the + (plus) or – (minus) button to increase or decrease the gear range available.
The current gear is displayed on the Driver Information Center.
If vehicle speed is too high or low for the requested gear, the shift will not occur.
AUTOMATED CAR WASH MODE
TherearedierentproceduresforplacingthetransmissioninNeutralwiththeengineonor
o,andifthedriverexitsthevehicle.RefertoyourOwner’sManualforeachprocedure.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC)
The DIC displays a variety of vehicle system information and warning messages.
DIC CONTROLS
Use the controls on the right side of the steer-
ing wheel to move through the DIC menus.
Press the or button to move
between the display zones. Press the
button to go back to the previous menu.
Press the or button to scroll through
the menus.
Press the button to open a menu,
or to select or reset an item.
SELECT INFO PAGES
1. Use the controls to view the Options menu.
2. Scroll to display Info Pages. Press to
view the pages.
3. Scroll through the list of items.
4. Press to select or deselect an item
to display in the Info menu.
Uplevel display
F
shown
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.

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POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENTSF
A. Seat Adjustment
Move the horizontal control to slide the
seat forward or rearward, and to tilt, raise
or lower the seat.
B. Seatback Recline Adjustment
Move the vertical control to recline or
raise the seatback.
C. Lumbar Support Adjustment
Press the rear control to adjust the amount of lumbar support.
SET MEMORY SEAT POSITIONSF
With the ignition On or in Accessory mode:
1. Adjust the seat and power outside mirrors
to the desired positions.
2. Press and release the SET button on the
driver’s door. A beep will sound.
3. Immediately press and hold button 1or 2
until two beeps sound.
To store a seat position for more clearance when exiting the vehicle, repeat these steps
using the Exit button instead of button 1or 2.
RECALL MEMORY SEAT POSITIONSF
Press and hold button 1, 2or Exit until the seat and mirrors reach the set position.
The memory/exit positions can be programmed to be recalled automatically.
To set the Memory Recall options, go to Settings > Vehicle > Seating Position.
FRONT SEATS
HEAD-UP DISPLAYF
The Head-Up Display (HUD) projects some operating information on the windshield.
Temporary information, such as audio changes and navigationFmaneuvers, also may be
displayed. The HUD controls are located on the left side of the instrument panel.
HUD
HUD
Lift up or press down to adjust the position of the image.
It cannot be adjusted side to side.
INFO
Press to select from four displays: Speed View; Audio/Phone
View; Navigation View; and Performance View.
+ – Brightness
Liftuptobrightenorpressdowntodimthedisplay.Holddowntoturnothedisplay.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.
AC
B

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ENTER OR EXIT THE 3RD-ROW SEATS
1. Remove anything on the 2nd-row seat or the
oorinfrontof,orbehind,theseat.
2. Pull the lever on top of the seatback (A) and
pull the seat forward. The driver-side seat
will tip and slide forward; the passenger-
side seat will tip, pitch and slide forward.
3. After entering/exiting, push or pull the seat-
back rearward until the seat locks in place.
SLIDE THE 2ND-ROW SEAT
Lift the bar (B) under the seat cushion to slide
the seat forward or rearward.
RECLINE THE 2ND-ROW SEAT
Pull the lever on the side of the seat cushion (C)
and move the seatback to the desired position.
Release the lever.
FOLD THE 2ND-ROW SEATBACK
1. Press the button on top of the seatback
and lower the head restraint.
2. Pull the lever on the side of the seat cushion
(C) and fold the seatback forward or, from
the cargo area, pull the top lever (driver-
side seat) or bottom lever (passenger-side
seat) located on the driver’s side of the
cargo area (D).
FOLD THE 3RD-ROW SEATBACK
1. Remove anything on the 3rd-row seat or the
oorinfrontof,orunder,theseat.
2. Pull and hold the strap on the seatback and
push the seatback forward.
3. To raise the seatback, pull the strap on the
seatback or push up the seatback from
inside the vehicle until it locks in place.
REAR SEAT REMINDER
A Rear Seat Reminder message may display on
the Driver Information Center when the vehicle
isturnedo.Checktherearseatbeforeexiting
the vehicle. The system does not actually detect
people or items in the rear seat; instead, under
certain conditions, it detects when a rear door is opened and closed during a trip, indicat-
ing that there may be something in the rear seat.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.
REAR SEATS
B
D
C
A

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POWER LIFTGATEF
F Optional equipment
OPEN/CLOSE THE POWER LIFTGATE
Press the Power Liftgate button on the
Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob)
twice.
Press the Power Liftgate knob on the
driver’s door (A).
Press the touchpad (B) on the liftgate handle
to open the liftgate.
Press the button (C) next to the liftgate
latch to close the liftgate.
PROGRAMMING THE LIFTGATE HEIGHT
1. Turn the Power Liftgate knob to the 3/4
mode position.
2. Open the liftgate.
3. Adjust the liftgate manually to the desired height.
4. To save the setting, press and hold the
button next to the liftgate latch (C) for
3seconds.Theturnsignalswillashwhenthe
setting is saved.
HANDS-FREE OPERATIONF
To open or close the liftgate hands-free,
kick your foot straight under the driver’s side of
the rear bumper, left of center. The key fob
must be within 3 feet of the liftgate. The GMC
logo is projected on the ground near the rear bumper, indicating the kicking motion
location. The logo is shown for 1 minute, depending on operating conditions.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
SUNROOF/SUNSHADEF
Press and release the SLIDE switch (A)
to express-open the sunroof.
Press the TILT switch (B) to vent the
sunroof.
Press and release either Close switch to
express-close the sunroof.
To open the sunshade, push up on the handle
and slide it rearward.
To close the sunshade, pull the handle forward
until it latches.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
C
A
A
B
B

10 F
Optional equipment
AUDIO STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Push to Talk
Press to answer an incoming call or to use
natural voice recognition with the Bluetooth
or OnStar®system.
Press and hold to activate phone voice recog-
nition (Siri or Google Assistant) with a paired,
compatible phone.
End Call/Mute
Press to end or decline a call.
Press to mute/unmute the vehicle speakers.
Next/Previous Favorite Station
(behind left side of steering wheel)
Press the top or bottom button to go to the next or previous favorite radio station or track.
Volume
(behind right side of steering wheel)
Press the top or bottom button to adjust the volume.
See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
To apply the parking brake, press the
Parking Brake switch.
To release the parking brake, turn on the
ignition, press the brake pedal, and then
press the switch.
Note: The parking brake will release
automatically if the vehicle is running, placed
into gear and an attempt is made to drive.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
UNIVERSAL REMOTE SYSTEMF
The Universal Remote System on the overhead console enables your vehicle to control
3dierentdevices,rangingfromgaragedoorsandgatestohomelighting.Goto
homelink.com for detailed videos and instructions on how to program the Universal Remote
System.Foradditionalassistance,call1-800-355-3515.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.