you’ll need to press the lock button on your key fob, then hold down on the remote start button for at least four seconds until the turn signal lights flash. Before using remote start features, ensure that your car is well-ventilated to prevent a build up of carbon monoxide gas.

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How to remote start your 2017 GMC Acadia

You should be able to remote start your GMC Acadia from as much as 400 feet away, but for the best results, we recommend getting within at least 100 feet—which is still a fairly good distance! From there, just follow these steps to remote start your Acadia.

Starting the car

Tap the lock button on your

key fob

Press and hold the remote start button for at least four seconds.

Wait for the turn signal lights to flash and the engine to start.

After being started remotely, your Acadia will run for approximately 15 minutes before shutting down automatically. Despite being able to start remotely, a valid GMC key will need to be inside the vehicle in order to switch on the ignition and hit the streets. While remote start is active, your Acadia’s parking lamps will remain on.

You can also remote start your Acadia by using the myGMC mobile app—though this will require you to have an active Remote Access Plan or Unlimited Access Plan with GMC. To remote start your Acadia using myGMC, follow these steps:

Download the “myGMC” app onto your mobile device.

Open the app and enter your location.

Sign-in to your GMC Owner Center account, or create one if you don’t already have one.

Accept the User Terms and Privacy Statement.

Add your Acadia to your app by entering its VIN number.

Press and hold the “Power” button on the app’s home screen to remote start your Acadia.

And voila! Your Acadia is all powered up and waiting!

Keep in mind that your Acadia’s climate control settings will stay the same as they were when you last used them, so be sure to turn the heat on when you get out of the car—that way, you won’t have to worry about that freezing 6:00 AM commute ever again!

Turning off the engine

Press and hold the remote start button.

It’s genuinely that simple! If you have a last minute change of plans—or that snow flurry turns into a full-blown snow day—power down your Acadia with the press of a button and crawl back into bed!

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GMC Acadia remote start tips and tricks

Before you try out your GMC Acadia’s remote start features for yourself, here are some helpful tips and tricks to consider first:

If you want your Acadia to warm up for more than 15 minutes, you can reset your remote start time period for a maximum 30 minutes.

Before using remote start, it’s vital that you ensure your Acadia is in a well-ventilated area to avoid trapping dangerous and toxic carbon monoxide gas in the cabin or in your garage.

Keep your Acadia away from flammable material while using remote start. If your Acadia is parked near dead, dry grass, or grease, it’s probably a good idea to move it before using remote start.

If you’re having issues getting remote start to work, be sure to check that your hood and doors are closed, that your transmission is in park mode, and that there is no Acadia key fob in the car.

Key Takeaway Keep your GMC Acadia in a well-ventilated area away from flammable material before using the remote start feature.

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