GMC ACADIA User manual

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12GMCACRC-25
HISTORIC-SHIP
REBUILDING
QUAD RUGBY
TRAINING
GMC ACADIA
2012 CATALOG
ENGINEERING A BETTER COMMUNITY
FACEBOOK.COM/GMC TWITTER.COM/THISISGMC YOUTUBE.COM/GMC
GMC.COM
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18"
PAINTED ALUMINUM
STANDARD: SL AND SLE TRIM
19"
ULTRA-BRIGHT
MACHINED ALUMINUM
STANDARD: SLT-1 AND SLT-2
20"
CHROME CLAD3
STANDARD: DENALI
PZ3
P64
S4Q
ebony
LIGHT TITANIUM
EBONY
LIGHT TITANIUM
CASHMERE
EBONY
LIGHT TITANIUM
CASHMERE
PREMIUM CLOTH STANDARD ON SL AND SLE ULTRASOFT LEATHER-APPOINTED STANDARD ON SLT, OPTIONAL ON SLE
PERFORATED LEATHER STANDARD ON DENALI, OPTIONAL ON SLT
CRYSTAL RED TINTCOAT1STONE GRAY METALLIC2
WHITE DIAMOND TRICOAT1MEDIUM BROWN METALLIC2
CARBON BLACK METALLIC1GOLD MIST METALLIC2
DARK BLUE METALLIC
SUMMIT WHITE
QUICKSILVER METALLIC
EBONY
WHEELS
COLORS
REAL LIFE. REAL PROJECTS. Making a real difference. GMC vehicles aren’t made to sit in the
showroom. They’re designed, engineered and built to get things done, to defy the impossible and
to never say the job is over until you’ve overachieved. This is why GMC has joined with the
people and organizations you’re about to meet. People who are making a difference in their
communities and effecting real change. From resurrecting a historic treasure to helping
disabled athletes pursue their dreams, GMC is proud to present these stories of what can
really happen in life when you never say never.
GMC. WE ARE PROFESSIONAL GRADE.
INTERIOR MATERIALS
All colors are basecoat/clearcoat for high-gloss and durable finish. See dealer for more details.
1Extra-cost color. 2Not available on Denali. 3Use only GM-approved wheel and tire combinations. For important wheel and tire information, go to gmaccessorieszone.com
or see your dealer for details.
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AcAdiA denAli in white diAmond tricoAt
The latest edition to the Acadia family, Denali combines
premium materials, distinctive design and the pinnacle
of GMC engineering to make this the premier choice in
the crossover category.
Vehicle shown with available equipment.
QR CODES
HOW TO SCAN A QR CODE
Use your smartphone to scan the QR codes shown
throughout the catalog. After scanning the code, your
smartphone will be directed to a mobile site for more
information on each project. If you do not have a QR code
reader, simply download a free reader through the app
store on your smartphone device.
HOW TO USE THE URL
IF YOU DON’T HAVE A SMARTPHONE
If you don’t have a smartphone, you can still experience all
the extra content by logging on to the Web and entering the
Web address found next to the QR code.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
P A R T 1
GMC COMMUNITY PROJECTS
HISTORIC-SHIP REBUILDING, 2
QUAD RUGBY TRAINING, 14
Learn about the organizations and individuals GMC is
partnering with who are committing their innovative spirit
and uncompromising attitude to projects that make a long-
lasting impact on their communities.
PART 2
FEATURES AND THEIR BENEFITS
The what, the where and the how of professional-grade
engineering. It’s everything you need to know, from
the spark-ignited, direct-injected engine to the remote
power liftgate, about the 2012 GMC Acadia.
PART 3
SPEC YOUR MODEL
Compare all the options, check out the accessories and
customize your own 2012 GMC Acadia.
20 - 23
2 - 19
24 - 29
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PROJECT
HISTORIC-SHIP REBUILDING —ALBANY, NY
KEEPING LIFE ON
COURSE.
IN THE 17TH
CENTURYOR THE 21ST.
FOR MORE OF THE STORY, SCAN THE QR CODE WITH YOUR
SMARTPHONE OR VISIT GMC.COM/ACADIA_SHIP
Can you rebuild a 400-year-old Dutch sailing vessel by hand, with only the help of volunteers?
You can if you never say never.
When a group of New York Capital District residents set out to reconstruct the Onrust (Dutch
for “Restless”), the first trading ship built in America, into a living (and floating) classroom,
they spent 3 years using authentic 17th-century Dutch building techniques to rebuild the
ship to its authentic 1614 specifications. With the help of GMC, they had the capability
they needed to haul materials, the resources they required to construct the engine room
and the perseverance it took to bring an important part of American history back to life.
SO WHAT DOES 17TH-CENTURY SHIPBUILDING
SAY ABOUT THE ENGINEERING OF THE GMC ACADIA?
That true craftsmanship is timeless. That the details are where you find the difference. And
if you dream of building something to stand the test, there’s no substitute for professional
grade. It was as true in the 17th century as it is in the 21st: The right transport can make all the
difference when you’re trying to keep life on course. GMC ACADIA.
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ACADIA SLT IN STONE GRAY METALLIC
With 288 horsepower, a 3.6L V-6 VVT engine
makes crossing the Mohawk River a lot easier
than in the Onrust’s day.
Vehicle shown with available equipment.
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↓ Change gears with a
push of a button using
Manual Shift Control.
↓ Available Rear-Vision Camera System
integrated into rearview mirror, or when
ordered, into NAV screen.
↑ ACADIA SLT INTERIOR IN LIGHT TITANIUM
Acadia’s Smart Slide system and fold-flat seats
give you multiple configurations and up to 116.9
cu. ft. of cargo capacity.1
1With second- and third-row seats folded. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. Vehicle shown with available equipment.
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↓ Available steering-wheel-mounted fingertip
controls let you manage your music and
phone without taking your eyes off the road
or hands off the wheel.
↓ Easy-to-read gauge cluster
tracks mileage, engine speed
and an EPA-estimated 24 hwy
mpg fuel efficiency.
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1Not compatible with all devices. 2
Requires a subscription, sold separately by SiriusXM after the trial period. SiriusXM Radio service only available in the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia. For more information
and to view Customer Agreement, visit siriusxm.com.
3 Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which Bluetooth phones are compatible with the vehicle.
4
Map coverage for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands available on separate
disc. Coverage not available for portions of Canada.
Vehicle shown with available equipment.
AcAdiA Slt interior in light titAnium
Control your drive and command the road with
brushed aluminum instrument panel, electronic
Driver Information Center, USB connectivity,1
SiriusXM Satellite Radio,
2Bluetooth®3and available
NAV radio.
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AcAdiA Slt in quickSilver metAllic
Acadia’s body-frame integral design creates
a low lift-over height, making loading and
unloading any cargo easy.
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↑ Acadia’s available two-panel
dual sunroof and rear power
liftgate in action.
↑ ↑ Sleek lines and bold accents
highlight Acadia’s distinct design.
↓ Standard 19" machined aluminum
wheels shine on the streets of
Schenectady, NY.
Vehicles shown with available equipment.
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↑ The distinctive,
commanding
grille of GMC.
↓ Acadia Denali’s standard High-Intensity
Discharge headlamps provide a brighter, more
focused light than conventional headlamps.
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ACADIA DENALI IN WHITE DIAMOND TRICOAT
Streamlined bodyside moldings, chrome accents
and 20" two-tone chrome-clad wheels1accentuate
Denali’s athletic stance.
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1Use only GM-approved wheel and tire combinations. For important wheel and tire information, go to gmaccessorieszone.com or see your dealer for details. Vehicle shown with available equipment.
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ACADIA DENALI IN WHITE DIAMOND
TRICOAT The smooth, sleek lines of
Denali raise curb appeal wherever it goes.
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THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE ONRUST PROJECT
Contributing skills, time and hard work, over 250 volunteers came together to help reconstruct America’s first
Dutch trading ship, the Onrust. Utilizing recently rediscovered authentic Dutch shipbuilding techniques, the
reconstruction isn’t merely a replica but an actual working 17th-century Dutch ship, built the same way the original
was some 400 years ago.
GMC ACADIA
↓ The Onrust nameplate proudly
displayed on the ship.
↓ Greta unloading Acadia SLT.
To join the conversation about
these projects, or to learn
how people are making a difference,
visit facebook.com/gmc and look
for “Community Projects.”
Vehicles shown with available equipment.
↓ The Onrust nameplate proudly
displayed on the ship.
↓ The Onrust setting sail on the
Hudson River, Albany, NY.
↓ Volunteer manning the ropes.
↓ ↓ Greta Wagle, Project Director of the Onrust Project.
↓ ↓ Volunteers unloading Acadia SLT.
↓ Don Rittner, Onrust Project
President, straightening the sails
of the Onrust.
↑ Volunteer fire bending wood for
the ship.
↓ Woodworking materials.↓ Greta unloading Acadia SLT.
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PROJECT
QUAD RUGBY TRAINING —AUSTIN, TX
FOR MORE OF THE STORY, SCAN THE QR CODE WITH YOUR
SMARTPHONE OR VISIT GMC.COM/ACADIA_RUGBY
LIFE IS
ABOUT MORE
THAN JUST
LIMITATIONS.
Overcoming obstacles. Pursuing your passion. The confidence to take on any challenge. The
men and women of Team Force Quad Rugby know what it’s like to never say never.
Practicing for up to 4 hours a day, they train in pursuit of a dream: to represent their country
and prove they can still be their best no matter what the challenge. With national tryouts
over 700 miles away and capability an issue, they relied on the help of GMC to make
that dream come true. Like the engineering behind GMC, the players know everyday life
shouldn’t be defined by limits. Like true champions, they live their lives in defiance of them.
THAT’S THE SAME ATTITUDE
WE BUILD INTO EVERY GMC ACADIA.
Designed to exceed expectations, built to back you up and engineered to make it easy, Acadia
is the crossover that sets standards in its class. And the perfect vehicle for keeping your life in
control and taking charge of the day.
Innovative technology. Advanced versatility. And the determination to meet whatever challenge
comes your way. With qualities like that, there’s no limit to where you can go. GMC ACADIA.
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Vehicle shown with available equipment.
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AcAdiA denAli in white diAmond tricoAt
With StabiliTrak electronic stability control and the
longest wheelbase in its class, Acadia performs in
even the most adverse conditions and takes on any
commute with confidence.
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↓ The unique illuminated
chrome door sill plate
of the Denali.
↓ ↓ Acadia’s available Rear-Seat
Entertainment System comes
with a remote control and two
sets of wireless headphones.
↑ AcAdiA denAli in white diAmond tricoAt
Acadia’s gleaming chrome accents and impressive
presence make a powerful statement on the road.
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Vehicles shown with available equipment.
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AcAdiA denAli ebony interior A wood-trimmed
steering wheel and perforated, leather-appointed,
heated and cooled front seats are just two of the unique
accents of Acadia Denali’s interior.
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1EPA-estimated mpg (FWD) 24 hwy.
↓ AcAdiA Slt in quickSilver metAllic The athletic stance, distinguished
look and exceptional convenience of Acadia make it the premium crossover
for luxury and refinement.
↑ Acadia’s low drag co-efficient and aerodynamic design help give
it better highway fuel economy1than any other eight-passenger SUV.
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