GMC Acadia 2023 Doors and Vehicle Security and Exterior Mirrors

The 2023 GMC Acadia offers a comprehensive sense of safety and comfort with the seamless integration of doors and vehicle security. Its four doors make it easy to load cargo and admit passengers, and there’s even a power liftgate option. The security and well-being of all passengers are given priority by child safety locks and rear door controls, while keyless entry and ignition features give vehicle access a more contemporary feel. To prevent theft and discourage unwanted entry, the Acadia is usually fitted with a customized security setup and an anti-theft alarm system. Extra protection is offered by cutting-edge features including mobile app-based remote monitoring, immobilizer systems, and break-in sensors. The security features of the Acadia provide peace of mind, making it a dependable and secure car for daily use, whether you’re using the alarm system, remote locking and unlocking, or the panic button for emergencies.

2023 GMC ACADIA Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)

Doors

Liftgate

Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.

If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:

• Close all of the windows.
• Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel.
• Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “Climate Control Systems” in the Index.

Warning (Continued)

•  If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.
  See Engine Exhaust 0 210.

Caution
To avoid damage to the liftgate or liftgate glass, make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it.

Manual Liftgate
To unlock the liftgate, press K on the power door lock switch or press K on the remote key twice within five seconds. See Remote Key Operation 0 7.

To open the liftgate, press the touchpad on the bottom of the liftgate handle and lift up. Use the pull cup to lower and close the liftgate. Do not press the touchpad while closing the liftgate. This will cause the liftgate to be unlatched. If equipped with Keyless Access, the liftgate can be opened when locked if the remote key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the touchpad.
See Remote Key Operation 0 7.
The liftgate has an electric latch. If the battery is disconnected or has low voltage, the liftgate will not open. The liftgate will resume operation when the battery is reconnected and charged. Always close the liftgate before driving.

Power Liftgate Operation

Warning
You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate as it is opening and closing.

Caution
Driving with an open and unsecured liftgate may result in damage to the power liftgate components.

If equipped, the power liftgate switch is on the driver door. The vehicle must be in P (Park). The taillamps flash when the power liftgate moves.

The modes are:

• MAX: Opens to maximum height.
• 3/4: Opens to a reduced height that can be set from 3/4 to fully open. Use to prevent the liftgate from opening into overhead obstructions such as a garage door or roof-mounted cargo. The liftgate can be manually opened all the way.
• OFF: Opens manually only.

To power open or close the liftgate, select MAX or 3/4 mode.

• Pressbtwice quickly on the remote key until the liftgate moves.
• Press8on the driver door. The driver door must either be unlocked or locked without the security armed.
• Press the touch pad on the bottom of the liftgate after unlocking all doors.

If equipped with Keyless Access, a locked vehicle can be opened if the remote key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the touchpad.

Persson the bottom of the liftgate next to the pull cup to close.
Press any liftgate button, the touchpad, or the remote key while the liftgate is moving to stop it. Pressing any liftgate button or pressing twice quickly on the remote key again restarts the operation in the reverse direction. Pressing the touchpad on the liftgate handle will restart the motion, but only in the opening direction

Caution
Manually forcing the liftgate to open or close during a power cycle can damage the vehicle. Allow the power cycle to complete. Manually forcing the liftgate to open or close during a power cycle can damage the vehicle. Allow the power cycle to complete.

The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled under extremely low temperatures,  or after repeated power cycling over a short period of time. If this occurs, the liftgate can still be operated manually. If the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) while the power function is in progress, the liftgate will continue to completion. If the vehicle is accelerated before the liftgate has completed moving, the liftgate may stop or reverse direction. Check for Driver Information Center (DIC) messages and make sure the liftgate is closed and latched before driving.

Falling Liftgate Detection

If the power liftgate automatically closes after a power opening cycle, it indicates that the system is reacting to excess weight on the liftgate or a possible support strut failure. A repetitive chime will sound while the falling liftgate detection feature is operating. Remove any excess weight. If the liftgate continues to automatically close after opening, see your dealer for service before using the power liftgate.
Interfering with the power liftgate motion or manually closing the liftgate too quickly after power opening may resemble a support strut failure. This could also activate the falling liftgate detection feature. Allow the liftgate to complete its operation and wait a few seconds before manually closing the liftgate.

Obstacle Detection Features
If the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a power open or close cycle, the liftgate will automatically reverse direction and move a short distance away from the obstacle. After removing the obstruction, the power liftgate operation can be used again. If the liftgate encounters multiple obstacles on the same power cycle, the power function will deactivate. After removing the obstructions, manually close the liftgate which will allow normal power operation functions to resume.

If the vehicle is locked while the liftgate is closing, and an obstacle is encountered that prevents the liftgate from completely closing, the horn will sound as an alert that the liftgate did not close.

Setting the 3/4 Mode
To change the position the liftgate stops at when opening:

1.  Select MAX or 3/4 mode and power open the liftgate.
2. Stop the liftgate movement at the desired height by pressing any liftgate button. Manually adjust the liftgate
   position if needed.
3. Press and hold next to the pull cup on the outside of the liftgate until the turn signals flash and a beep sounds.
   This indicates the setting has been recorded.

The liftgate cannot be set below a minimum programmable height. If there is no light flash or sound, then the height adjustment may be too low.

Manual Operation
Select OFF to manually operate the liftgate.
See “Manual Liftgate” at the beginning of this section.

Caution
Attempting to move the liftgate too quickly and with excessive force may result in damage to the vehicle.
Operate the liftgate manually with a smooth motion and moderate speed. The system includes a feature which limits the manual closing speed to protect the components.

Hands-Free Operation
If equipped, the liftgate may be operated with a kicking motion under the left side of the rear bumper.
The remote key must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the rear bumper to operate the power liftgate hands-free.
The hands-free feature will not work while the liftgate is moving. To stop the liftgate while in motion use one of the liftgate buttons.

The hands-free feature can be customized.
To view available settings for this feature,  touch the Settings icon on the infotainment home page. Select “Vehicle” to display the list of available options and select “Comfort and Convenience”. Choose from the following:
On-Open and Close : The kicking motion is activated to both open and close the liftgate.
On-Open Only : The kicking motion is activated to only open the liftgate.
Off : The feature is disabled

To operate, move your foot in a forward kicking motion under the left side of the rear bumper, at the location of the projected logo, then pull it back. Then step back. The kick must come within 14 cm (6 in) of the rear bumper to activate.

• Do not sweep your foot side to side.
• Do not keep your foot under the bumper; the liftgate will not activate.
• Do not touch the liftgate until it has stopped moving.
• This feature may be temporarily disabled under some conditions. If the liftgate does not respond to the kick, open or close the liftgate by another method or start the vehicle. The feature will be re-enabled.

When closing the liftgate using this feature, there will be a short delay. The taillamps will flash and a chime will sound. Step away from the liftgate before it starts moving.

Projected Logo
If equipped with this feature, a vehicle logo will be projected for one minute onto the ground near the rear bumper when an remote key is detected within approximately 2 m (6 ft). The projected logo may not be visible under brighter daytime conditions

1.  m (3 ft) Hands-Free Operation Detection Zone
2. m (6 ft) Projected Logo Detection Zone

The projected logo shows where the kicking motion is to take place.
The projected logo will only be available for this remote key after it has been out of range for at least 20 seconds. If a remote key is again detected within approximately 2 m (6 ft) of the liftgate, or another hands-free operation has been detected, the one-minute timer will be reset.

The projected logo will not work under these conditions:

• The vehicle battery is low.
• The transmission is not in P (Park).
• Hands-Free Liftgate Control is set to Off in vehicle personalization. To view available settings for this feature, touch the Settings icon on the infotainment home page. Select “Vehicle” to display the list of available options and select “Comfort and Convenience”.
• The power liftgate is turned off.
• The vehicle remains parked for 72 hours or more, with no remote key use or Keyless Access operation. To re-enable, press any button on the remote key or open and close a vehicle door.

The projected logo will not work for a single remote key when a transmitter:

• Has been left within approximately 5 m (15 ft) of the liftgate for several minutes.
• Has been left inside the vehicle and all vehicle doors are closed.

Has approached the area outside of the liftgate five times within 10 minutes

Lens Cleaning

Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the recessed lens

Action	Hands-Free Liftgate	Projected Logo
Remote key entering projected logo detection zone	Operative	On for one minute
Remote key left inside projected logo detection zone for minimum of 10 minutes	Operative	Off until remote key button press or a door is opened and closed
Remote key brought in and out of projected logo detection zone five times or more within 10 minutes	Operative	Off for one hour or until remote key button press or a door is opened and closed
Vehicle remains parked for more than 72 hours	Operative	Off until remote key button press or a door is opened and closed
Vehicle battery is low	Non-operative	Off
Transmission is not in P (Park)	Non-operative	Off
Power liftgate is turned off	Non-operative	Off
Hands-free liftgate is disabled in vehicle personalization	Non-operative	Off

Vehicle Security

This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal.

Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system

The indicator light, on the instrument panel near the windshield, indicates the status of the system.
Off: The alarm system is disarmed.
On Solid: The vehicle is secured during the delay in arming the system
Fast Flash: The vehicle is unsecured. A door, the hood, or the liftgate is open.
Slow Flash: The alarm system is armed.
Arming the Alarm System

1. Close the liftgate and the hood. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle in one of three ways:
   • Use the remote key.
   • Use the Keyless Access system.
   • With a door open, press the inside Q.
3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm, and the indicator light will begin to slowly flash indicating the alarm system is operating. Pressing Q on the remote key a second time will bypass the 30-second delay and immediately arm the alarm system.
4. The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the doors are locked with the key.
5. If the driver door is opened without first unlocking with the remote key, the horn will chirp and the lights will flash to indicate pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started, or the door is not unlocked by pressing K on the remote key during the 10-second pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated.
6. The alarm will also be activated if a passenger door, liftgate, or hood is opened without first disarming the system.
7. When the alarm is activated, the turn signals flash and the horn sounds for about 30 seconds. The alarm system will then re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized event.

Disarming the Alarm System
To disarm the alarm system or turn off the alarm if it has been activated:

• Press K on the remote key.
• Unlock the vehicle using the Keyless Access system.
• Start the vehicle.

To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:

• Lock the vehicle after all occupants have left the vehicle and all doors are closed.
• Always unlock a door with the remote key or use the Keyless Access system.

Unlocking the driver door with the key will not disarm the system or turn off the alarm.

How to Detect a Tamper Condition
If K is pressed the horn chirps and the lights flash three times, the alarm is activated while the alarm system is armed. If the alarm system has been activated, a message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC).

Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 359 or Radio Frequency Statement 0 359.

Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed. The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the vehicle is turned off. The immobilization system is disarmed when the ignition is on or in accessory mode and a valid remote key is present in the vehicle. The security light, in the instrument cluster, comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. The system has one or more remote keys matched to an immobilizer control unit in your vehicle. Only a correctly matched remote key will start the vehicle. If the remote key is ever damaged, you may not be able to start your vehicle. When trying to start the vehicle, the security light may come on briefly when the ignition is turned on. If the engine does not start and the security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the vehicle will not change ignition modes (accessory mode, on, off), and the remote key appears to be undamaged, try another remote key. Or, you may try placing the remote key in the remote key pocket located in the center console. See Remote Key Operation 0 7. the other remote key or in the remote key pocket, your vehicle needs service. If the ignition does change modes, the first remote key may be faulty. See your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new remote key programmed to the vehicle. It is possible for the immobilizer system to learn new or replacement remote keys. Up to eight remote keys can be programmed for the vehicle. To program additional remote keys, see “Programming Remote Keys to the Vehicle” under Remote Key Operation 0 7. Do not leave the remote key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors
A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger side mirror is convex-shaped. A convex mirror surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat.

Power Mirrors

To adjust a mirror:

1. Press j or | to select the driver or passenger side mirror. The indicator light will illuminate.
2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror in the desired direction.
3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen.
4. Press j or | again to deselect the mirror.

Memory Mirrors

• The vehicle may have memory mirrors. See Memory Seats 0 39.
• Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
• The vehicle may have SBZA. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0 243.
• Lane Change Alert (LCA)
• The vehicle may have LCA. Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 243.

Folding Mirrors

Manual Folding Mirrors
The mirrors can be folded inward toward the vehicle to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Push the mirror outward to return it to its original position.

Power Folding Mirrors

If equipped, press g to power fold the mirrors. Press again to unfold.

Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors Reset the power folding mirrors if the mirrors:

• Are accidentally obstructed while folding.
• Are accidentally manually folded/ unfolded.
• Do not stay in the unfolded position.
• Vibrate at normal driving speeds.
• Fold and unfold the mirrors one time using the mirror controls to reset them to their normal position. A noise may be heard during the resetting of the power folding mirrors. This sound is normal after a manual folding operation.

Remote Mirror Folding
If equipped, press and hold H on the remote key for approximately one second to automatically fold the exterior mirrors. Press and hold I on the remote key for approximately one second to unfold. See Remote Key Operation 0 7. This feature is turned on or off through vehicle personalization. To view available settings for this feature, touch the Settings icon on the infotainment home page. Select “Vehicle” to display the list of available options and select “Comfort and Convenience”.

Heated Mirrors

• Press to heat the mirrors.
  See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 183.

Automatic Dimming Mirror
If the vehicle has an automatic dimming mirror, the driver’s outside mirror automatically adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you.

Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with reverse tilt mirrors and memory seats, the passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows the curb to be seen when parallel parking.

The mirror(s) may move from their tilted position when:

• The vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), or remains in R (Reverse) for about 30 seconds.
• The vehicle is turned off.
• The vehicle is driven in R (Reverse) above a set speed.

To view available settings from the infotainment screen, touch Settings > Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.

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