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2023 GMC Acadia Introduction and Radio Guidelines

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GMC Acadia 2023 Introduction and Radio

The GMC Acadia 2023 is a mid-size SUV that was introduced in [insert month and year of introduction]. It is part of GMC’s lineup of versatile and capable vehicles. The Acadia offers a combination of style, comfort, and advanced technology to meet the needs of modern drivers and families. With its bold and distinctive design, the GMC Acadia 2023 makes a strong visual statement on the road. Its sleek lines, aggressive front grille, and signature lighting elements contribute to its commanding presence. The spacious interior of the Acadia provides seating for up to seven passengers, ensuring ample room for everyone to travel comfortably. Under the hood, the GMC Acadia 2023 offers a range of engine options to suit different preferences and driving needs. Whether you prioritize fuel efficiency or powerful performance, there is an engine choice available to meet your requirements. Additionally, the Acadia comes with advanced safety features and driver-assistance technologies to enhance your peace of mind on the road. One of the standout features of the GMC Acadia 2023 is its advanced infotainment system. Equipped with a [mention screen size, such as 8-inch or 10.2-inch] display, it provides access to various entertainment options, navigation, and connectivity features. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility allow for seamless integration of smartphones, while optional upgrades may include premium sound systems and advanced audio features. In summary, the GMC Acadia 2023 is a stylish and capable SUV that combines modern design, advanced technology, and versatile performance. Whether you’re embarking on a family adventure or navigating through daily commutes, the Acadia aims to provide a comfortable and enjoyable driving experience.

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

Introduction and Radio

Read the following pages to become familiar with the features

Warning
Taking your eyes off the road for too long or too often while using any infotainment feature can cause a crash. You or others could be injured or killed. Do not give extended attention to infotainment tasks while driving. Limit your glances at the vehicle displays and focus your attention on driving. Use voice commands whenever possible. The infotainment system has built-in features intended to help avoid distraction by disabling some features when driving. These features may gray out when they are unavailable. Many infotainment features are also available through the instrument cluster and steering wheel controls.

Before driving:

  • Become familiar with the operation, center stack controls, steering wheel controls, and infotainment display.
  • Set up the audio by presetting favorite stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers.
  • Set up phone numbers in advance so they can be called easily by pressing a single control or by using a single voice command.

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)

If equipped, ANC reduces engine noise in the vehicle’s interior. ANC requires the factory-installed audio system, radio, speakers, amplifier (if equipped), induction system, and exhaust system to work properly. Deactivation is required by your dealer if related aftermarket equipment is installed

Overview

Infotainment System
The infotainment system is controlled by using the infotainment display, controls on the center stack, steering wheel controls, and voice recognition.

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  1. (Power)
    • Press to turn the power on.
    • Press to mute/unmute the system when on.
    • Press and hold to display the power off screen or the option to display the power off screen.
    • Turn to decrease or increase the volume.
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    • Radio: Press and release to go to the previous station or channel.
    • Press and hold to fast seek the next strongest previous station or channel.
    • USB/Bluetooth: Press to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track. Press and hold to quickly reverse through a track.
    • Release to return to playing speed.
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    • Press to go to the Home Page. See “Home Page” later in this section.
    • Press to exit Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. To enter back into Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, press and hold.
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    • Radio: Press and release to go to the next station or channel. Press and hold to fast and seek the next strongest station or channel.
    • USB/Bluetooth: Press to seek the next track. Press and hold to fast forward through a track. Release to return to playing speed. See USB
  5. BACK
    • Press to return to the previous display in a menu.
  6. V
    • Turn to highlight a feature. Press to activate the highlighted feature.
    • Home Page
    • The Home Page is where vehicle application icons are accessed. Some applications are disabled when the vehicle is moving. Swipe left or right across the display to access the pages of icons.

Managing Home Page Icons

  1. Touch and hold any of the Home Page icons to enter edit mode.
  2. Continue holding the icon and drag it to the desired position.
  3. Release your finger to drop the icon in the desired position.
  4. To move an application to another page, drag the icon to the edge of the display toward the desired page.
  5. Continue dragging and dropping application icons as desired.

Steering Wheel Controls

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If equipped, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.

  • Press to answer an incoming call or start voice recognition. Press and hold to activate Bluetooth Voice Recognition/Siri Eyes Free.
  • Press to decline an incoming call or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system when not on a call.

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The favorites and volume switches are on the back of the steering wheel.

  1. Favorite: When on a radio source, press to select the next or previous audio broadcast favorite. When listening to a media device, press to select the next or previous track.
  2. Volume: Press to increase or decrease the volume.

Using the System

Audio
Touch the Audio icon to display the active audio source page. Examples of available sources may include AM, FM, SXM (if equipped), USB, and Bluetooth.

Phone
Touch the Phone icon to display the Phone’s main page.

Nav
Touch the Nav icon (if equipped) to display the navigation map.

Climate
Touch the Climate icon to display the Climate main page.

Wi-Fi Hotspot
Touch the Wi-Fi Hotspot icon to display the Wi-Fi Hotspot information.

Users
If equipped, touch the Users icon to sign in or create a new user profile, and follow the on-screen instructions. Only four user profiles can be active at one time in the vehicle. It may be necessary to remove a profile from the menu before creating or signing into an existing profile. The removed profile can be logged into at a later time.

Settings
Touch the Settings icon to display the Settings menu.

Apple CarPlay
Touch the Apple CarPlay icon to activate Apple CarPlay (if equipped) after a supported device is connected.

Android Auto
Touch the Android Auto icon to activate Android Auto (if equipped) after a supported device is connected.

Apps
If equipped, in-vehicle apps are available for download. Touch the Apps icon on the Home Page to begin. Downloading and using in-vehicle apps requires an Internet connection which can be accessed with a data plan through the vehicle’s built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, if equipped or a compatible mobile device hotspot. On most mobile devices, activation of the Wi-Fi hotspot is in the device’s Settings menu under Mobile Network Sharing, Personal Hotspot, Mobile Hotspot, or similar. Availability of apps and connectivity varies by vehicle, conditions, and location. Data plan rates apply.

OnStar Services
If equipped, touch the OnStar Services icon to display the OnStar Services and Account pages.

Camera
If equipped, touch the Camera icon to access the camera application.

Shortcut Tray
The shortcut tray is near the bottom of the display. It shows up to four applications.

Infotainment Display Features
Infotainment display features show on the display when available. When a feature is unavailable, it may gray out. When a feature is touched, it may highlight.

Haptic Feedback
If equipped, haptic feedback is a pulse that occurs when an icon or option is touched on the display or when controls on the center stack are pressed.

Infotainment Gestures
Use the following finger gestures to control the infotainment system.

Touch/TapIntroduction and Radio4Touch/tap is used to select an icon or option, activate an application, or change the location inside a map.

Touch and Hold

Introduction and Radio53Touch and hold can be used to start another gesture, or to move or delete an application.

Drag

Introduction and Radio54Drag is used to move applications on the Home Page, or to pan the map. To drag the item, it must be held and moved along the display to the new location. This can be done up, down, right, or left. This feature is only available when the vehicle is parked and not in motion.

Nudge

Introductio and Radio1Nudge is used to move items a short distance on a list or a map. To nudge, hold, and move the selected item up or down to a new location.

Fling or Swipe

Introductio and Radio2Fling or swipe is used to scroll through a list, pan the map, or change page views. Do this by placing a finger on the display and then moving it rapidly up and down or right and left.

Spread

Introductio and Radio3Spread is used to zoom in on a map, certain images, or a web page. Place finger and thumb together on the display, then move them apart.

Pinch

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Pinch is used to zoom out on a map, certain images, or a web page. Place your finger and thumb apart on the display, then move them together.

Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces and Vehicle Information and Radio Displays
For vehicles with high gloss surfaces or vehicle displays, use a microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces. Before wiping the surface with the microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt that could scratch the surface. Then use the microfiber cloth by gently rubbing it to clean it. Never use window cleaners or solvents. Periodically hand washes the microfiber cloth separately, using mild soap. Do not use bleach or fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly and air dry before the next use.

Software Updates

Radio

AM-FM Radio Playing the Radio
From the Home Page, touch the Audio icon to display the active audio source page. Choose from the three most recently used sources listed at the left side of the display or touch the More icon to display a list of available sources. Examples of available sources are AM, FM, SXM (if equipped), MyMedia (if available), USB, AUX (if equipped), and Bluetooth.

Infotainment System Sound Menu From any of the audio source main pages, touch Sound to display the following:
Equalizer: Touch to adjust Bass, Midrange, Treble, and Surround (if equipped) using the options on the infotainment display.
Fade/Balance: Touch to adjust by using the controls on the infotainment display or by tapping/dragging the crosshair.

Finding a Station
Introduction and Radio55From the AM, FM, or SXM (if equipped) display, touch 7 or 6 on the infotainment display to search for the previous or next strong station or channel.

Browsing Stations
From the AM, FM, or SXM (if equipped) display, touch Browse to list all available stations or channels. Navigate up and down through all stations by scrolling the list. Touch the station or channel you want to listen to. Touch to save the station or channel as a favorite. If equipped, touch the Update Station List to update the active stations in your area.

Direct Tune

Introduction and Radio56Access Direct Tune by touching the Tune icon on the infotainment display to bring up the keypad. Navigate through all frequencies using 7 or 6 on the right side of the Direct Tune display. Directly enter a station or channel using the keypad. When a new station or channel is entered, the information about that station or channel is displayed on the right side. This information will update with each new valid frequency. TouchH to save the station or channel as a favorite. The keypad will gray out entries that do not contribute to a valid frequency and will automatically place a decimal point within the frequency number. Touch (X) to delete one number at a time. Touch and hold (X) to delete all numbers. A valid AM or FM station will automatically tune to the new frequency but not close the Direct Tune display. When listening to SXM (if equipped), touch Go after entering the channel. Touch S on the infotainment display or touch z to exit out of Direct Tune. The tune arrows on the right side of the Direct Tune display 7 or 6 will tune through the complete station or channel list one station step at a time per touch. A touch-and-hold advances through stations or channels quickly. If equipped, HD Radio multicast stations cannot be tuned directly through the Direct Tune feature. Only the analog or HD1 station can use that feature. Use the display arrows to adjust to the multicast stations.

AM, FM, and SXM Categories
From the AM stations, if equipped with HD Radio, FM, or SXM (if equipped) display, touch Categories at the top of the Browse menu to access the categories list. The list contains names associated with the AM or FM stations or SXM channels. Touch a category name to display a list of stations or channels for that category. Touching a station or channel from the list will tune the radio to that station or channel. Storing Radio Station Presets Favorites show in the area at the top of the display. AM, FM, SXM (if equipped), and HD Radio Stations (if equipped): Touch and hold a preset to store the current station or channel as a favorite. Touch a saved favorite to recall a favorite station. Favorites can also be stored by touching H in a station or channel list. This will highlight indicating that it is now saved as a favorite. The number of favorites displayed is automatically adjusted by default but can be manually adjusted in Settings in the  System tab under Favorites and then Set Number of Audio Favorites. It can also be adjusted in Settings in the Apps tab under Audio and then Set Number of Audio Favorites.

HD Radio Technology
If equipped, HD Radio is a free service with features such as digital quality sound, more stations available on a single frequency such as HD2 and HD3, and display information such as artist and song title.
From the Now Playing display, touch the HD Radio icon to turn HD on or off.

Station Access
To access HD Radio stations:

  1. Tune the radio to the station. If HD Radio is turned on and the station is broadcasting in HD Radio, the radio will automatically tune to the HD version of the current channel (HD1) after several seconds. The radio will also display icons representing additional channels (HD2, …HD8), that may be available. When the radio successfully tunes to a HD station, the HD logo will display and digital audio will play
  2. Touch the display arrows to tune to the previous or next HD Radio station.
  3. There may be a delay before the station starts playing.
  4. The HD Radio station number is indicated next to the HD logo.
  5. HD Radio stations can be saved as favorites.

HD Radio Troubleshooting
Digital Audio Delay: Wait for the signal to process. This can take several seconds. Volume Change, Audio Skip, Echo, Digital Audio Lost: Station signal strength may be weak, the station is out of range, or the station may be out of alignment. Verify proper reception on another station. If the HD Radio signal weakens while listening to HD1, the radio will automatically switch to the analog version of the radio station. If the HD Radio signal loses reception while listening to stations HD2 to HD8, the radio mutes until the signal can be recovered or until the station is changed. HD Radio can be disabled if driving in a weak signal area. Touch HD Radio On/Off to toggle HD Radio reception on and off.

Radio Data System (RDS)
If equipped, RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. When supported, the radio may:

  • Group stations by Category (i.e., Program Type) such as Rock, Jazz, Classical, etc.
  • Display text from radio stations that include station names and messages.

This system relies on receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available. It is possible that a radio station could broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station. When information is broadcast from an RDS station, the station name or call letters are displayed on the audio screen. Radio text supporting the currently playing broadcast may also appear.

Satellite Radio

SiriusXM Radio Service
If equipped, vehicles with a valid SiriusXM radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming. SiriusXM radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, in digital-quality sound. When SiriusXM is active, the channel name, number, song title, and artist appear on the display.

SiriusXM with 360L
SiriusXM with 360L interface has enhanced the in-vehicle listening experience for subscribers. The experience now offers more categories and system-learned recommendations toward discovering more personalized content. To use the full SiriusXM 360L program, including streaming content and listening recommendations, OnStar Connected Access is required. Connected vehicle services vary by model and require a complete working electrical system, cell reception, and GPS signal. An active connected plan is required. Reference the SiriusXM user guide for use and subscription information.

Radio Reception
Unplug electronic devices from the accessory power outlets if there is interference or static in the radio.

FM
FM signals only reach about 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the radio has a built-in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference, some static can occur, especially around tall buildings or hills, causing the sound to fade in and out.

AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. Static can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception. When this happens, try reducing the treble on the radio.

SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service provides digital radio reception. Tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels may cause loss of the SiriusXM signal for a period of time. Some cellular services may interfere with SXM reception causing a loss of signal.

Mobile Device Usage
Mobile device usage, such as making or receiving calls, charging, or just having the mobile device on may cause static interference in the radio. Unplug the mobile device or turn it off if this happens.

Multi-Band Antenna
The roof antenna may be used for radio, navigation, and other communication systems, depending on the equipped options. Keep clear of obstructions for clear reception. If the vehicle has a sunroof, and it is open, reception can also be affected.

FAQ

When was the GMC Acadia 2023 introduced?
The GMC Acadia 2023 was introduced in [insert month and year of introduction].

What are the key features of the GMC Acadia 2023?
The key features of the GMC Acadia 2023 include [list some key features such as advanced safety systems, spacious interior, advanced technology, etc.].

What engine options are available for the GMC Acadia 2023?
The GMC Acadia 2023 offers a range of engine options, including [mention the available engine options, such as a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine or a 3.6-liter V6 engine].

Is the GMC Acadia 2023 available in different trims?
Yes, the GMC Acadia 2023 is available in multiple trims, allowing customers to choose the one that suits their preferences and needs.

Does the GMC Acadia 2023 come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility?
Yes, the GMC Acadia 2023 is equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, enabling seamless smartphone integration.

What is the screen size of the infotainment system in the GMC Acadia 2023?
The GMC Acadia 2023 features a [mention the screen size, such as 8-inch or 10.2-inch] infotainment system display.

Can I upgrade the infotainment system to a larger screen size?
Depending on the trim level and available options, it may be possible to upgrade to a larger screen size for the infotainment system.

Does the GMC Acadia 2023 have a built-in navigation system?
Yes, the GMC Acadia 2023 offers a built-in navigation system to assist with directions and navigation.

Are there any advanced audio features in the GMC Acadia 2023?
Yes, the GMC Acadia 2023 may come with advanced audio features such as a premium sound system or optional upgrades for enhanced audio quality.

Can I connect my smartphone to the GMC Acadia 2023 via Bluetooth?
Yes, the GMC Acadia 2023 supports Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to wirelessly connect your smartphone for hands-free calling and audio streaming.

Does the GMC Acadia 2023 have a USB port for charging devices?
Yes, the GMC Acadia 2023 is typically equipped with USB ports, providing convenient charging options for your devices.

Can I control the radio and audio functions from the steering wheel?
Yes, the GMC Acadia 2023 offers steering wheel-mounted controls, allowing you to easily access and control the radio and audio functions without taking your hands off the wheel.

Are there satellite radio capabilities in the GMC Acadia 2023?
Yes, the GMC Acadia 2023 may come with satellite radio capabilities, providing access to a wide range of channels and content.

Does the GMC Acadia 2023 support HD Radio?
Depending on the trim level and available options, the GMC Acadia 2023 may offer HD Radio functionality for improved audio quality and additional station options.

Can I customize the radio presets in the GMC Acadia 2023?
Yes, the GMC Acadia 2023 typically allows you to customize and set your preferred radio presets. This feature allows you to save your favorite radio stations for easy access and convenience. You can select and save your desired stations using the radio controls or the infotainment system interface.

Useful Link

View Full User Guide: GMC Acadia 2023 User Guide
Download Manuals: https://www.cadillac.com/support/vehicle/manuals-guides
2023 GMC ACADIA Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)

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