wheel GMC TERRAIN 2010 Owner's Manual

Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important features in your GMC Terrain.
More detailed information can be found in your Owner Manual . Some optional equipment described in this
guide may not be included in your vehicle. For easy referen ce, keep this guide with your Owner Manual in
your glove box.
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Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . .4
Power Door Locks/Door Opening 4
Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel . .5
Exterior/Interior Lighting . . . . . . .6
Power Programmable Liftgate . . .6
Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . . .7
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
DVD Entertainment System . . .10
Navigation Entertainment
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Audio Steering Wheel Controls .11
Bluetooth System . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Passenger Presence System . .11
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Driver Information Center . . . . .12
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Automatic Transmission
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
StabiliTrak/Traction
Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Roof Rack Cross Rails . . . . . . .15
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . .15
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . .15
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .16
GMC Owner Center . . . . . . . . . .16
This
Important
Information To Be
REMOVED
AND READ BY THE
CUSTOMER

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Turn Signal Lever/
Exterior Lamp Control Instrument
Cluster
Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Lever Windshield
Wipers Lever
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control
Cruise Control
Buttons
Instrument Panel
Safety BeltReminder
Check Engine
Low Tire Pressure
Brake System WarningAntilock Brake System Warning
Charging System Oil Pressure
Airbag Readiness
Security
Fog LampsCruise Control On/Set
Traction Control Off
StabiliTrak/Traction Control Off
StabiliTrak/Traction Control Warning
Lights On
Audio Steering
Wheel Controls
Symbols
Express-Down
Power Windows (All)

A B C
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Seat Adjustments
A. Seat Fore/Aft AdjustmentLift the handle under the front of the
seat to manually slide the seat forward
or rearward.
B. Seat Height Adjustment Press the vertical control to raise or
lower the seat.
C. Lumbar Adjustment Press the horizontal control to adjust
the amount of lumbar support.
D. Seatback Recline Adjustment
Lift the lever to manually recline or
raise the seatback.
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel
 With the vehicle in Park, push down the lever on the left si de of the steering column to
adjust the steering wheel. The steering wheel can then be mo ved up or down and in or
out. After adjustment, pull up the lever to lock the steering whe el in place.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Manual Driver’s Seat
Power Driver’s Seat (optional)
Rear Seat A. Seat Adjustment
Move the front horizontal control to
move the seat forward or rearward and
to raise, lower or tilt the seat.
B. Seatback Recline Adjustment
Move the vertical control to recline or
raise the seatback.
C. Lumbar Adjustment Press the rear horizontal control to
adjust the amount of lumbar support.
A. Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment Lift the bar under the front of the seat
to manually slide the seat forward or
rearward.
B. Folding/Reclining Seatback
Lift the lever on top of each seatback to
fold down the seatback.
Lift and hold the lever to adjust the seat -
back to any of three recline positions.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual.
A B C
AB
D

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Audio System
Note:Avoid extended searching for specific items or configuring s ystem settings while driving.
Setting the Time
1. Turn on the radio.
2. Press the Clockbutton. Or press the CONFIGbutton and turn the MENU/SELECT
knob to highlight Time and Date Settings; press the knob to select it.
3. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to highlight the desired time or date item; press the
knob to select it.
4. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to change the value; press the knob to confirm the
set value.
5. Press the BACKbutton to exit each menu.
Storing Favorite Stations
Radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or XM) can be stored in any order on up to six
pages of favorites.
1. Tune in the desired radio station.
2. Press the FAVbutton to display the page where the station is to be stored.
3. Press and hold one of the six numeric pushbuttons until a beep sounds.
4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton on each page.
Portable Audio Devices
A 3.5mm auxiliary input jack, a 12V accessory power outlet, and a USB port are located in
the center console.
A portable audio device connected to the auxiliary input j ack
can be controlled only by using the portable device control s. To
optimize speaker volume, fully increase the volume level of the
portable device.
Compatible devices connected to the USB port can be contro lled
by the audio system. Use the MENU/SELECTknob and the
audio steering wheel controls to access various functions.
Note: Not all devices connected to the USB port may be supported.
Mass Storage Media (MEM) or Hard Drive Device (HDD) (optional)
The MEM or HDD player can time shift live audio from AM, FM a nd XM stations. MEM or
HDD storage also is able to record music from CDs, MP3s and USB storage devices.
Note: MEM or HDD storage is unable to record music from Apple ®
iPod ®
files and other
non-supported devices.
Active Noise Cancellation (if equipped)
The Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) system (on 4-cylinder mo dels only) monitors and
cancels out potentially undesirable vehicle noises at ce rtain speeds. For optimal ANC
performance, do not block the rear speaker located on the righ t side of the cargo area.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.

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Audio Steering Wheel Controls(optional)
+ –
Volume
Press + or – to increase or decrease
the volume.
Next/Previous
Rotate up or down to go to the next or
previous favorite radio station, CD track
or MP3 file.
SRC Source
Press to select an audio source.
Push to Talk
Press to interact with the OnStar or
Bluetooth system.
End Call/MutePress to end or reject an OnStar or
Bluetooth call.
Press and hold to mute the vehicle
speakers.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
Bluetooth ®
System(optional)
The in-vehicle Bluetooth system allows users with a Bluetoo th-enabled cell phone to make
and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s audio s ystem, microphone and controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the in -vehicle Bluetooth system
before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual or visit www.gm.com/bluetooth.
Passenger Presence System
The passenger’s frontal airbag On indicator located on the overhead console may illuminate
if an object, such as a handbag, briefcase, noteboo k computer or other electronic device,
is on the unoccupied front seat. If this is not des ired, remove the object from the seat.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual.
Parking Brake
 To set the parking brake, hold down the regular brake pedal ; then push down the
parking bread pedal.
 To release the parking brake, hold down the regular brake p edal; then push down the
parking brake pedal until you feel the pedal release.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

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Fan
controlOn/Off
AUTO :
Automatic operation Defrost
mode
Driver’s
heated seat control
Air delivery modes:
Vent
Bi-level Floor
Defog
Rear window defoggerPassenger’s
heated seat control
Automatic climate control system with heated seats shown
Air conditioning
controlTemperaturecontrol
Climate Controls
Recirculation Mode
The recirculation mode can help to quickly cool the air in side the vehicle or prevent
outside odors from entering the vehicle. It is not available w hile the defog or defrost mode
is selected. When the recirculation mode is used without air conditioning, the air humidity
increases and the windows may fog.
Air Outlets
 Use the thumbwheels below the center outlets to open or clo se the center outlets.
 Use the chrome-accented sliding knob on each outlet to di rect airflow.
Automatic Operation (optional)
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. Allow time for the system to automatically reach the desired
temperature.
Note: When outside temperature and vehicle temperature are cold, fan s peed will not increase until
warmer air is available.
See Climate Controls in your Owner Manual.
Recirculation
mode
denotes optional equipment

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Automatic Transmission Features
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode
The Electronic Range Select mode allows
the driver to manually select the range of
gear positions. This feature can be used
to limit the top gear while towing or to
downshift when driving on a downhill
grade to provide engine braking. ERS
is not designed to provide sportier
performance or to be used to shift
gears similar to a manual transmission.
 Move the shift lever to the Manual (M) position.
 Press the +/– button (B) on the shift lever to increase/decrease the gear
range available. All gears below the
selected gear will be available to use.
If vehicle speed is too high or too low for
the requested gear, the shift will not occur.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
StabiliTrak ®
/Traction Control Systems
Fuel Economy (eco) Mode
The Fuel Economy (eco) mode (on
4-cylinder models only) can improve the
vehicle’s fuel economy by changing the
transmission shift points and making
several other fuel-saving adjustments.
Driving performance is more conservative
when the eco mode is active.
 Press the eco button (A) by the shift
lever to turn the eco mode on or off.
The eco light will illuminate in the
instrument cluster when active.
A B
Turning the Systems Off/On
 To turn off traction control, press the StabiliTrak/Traction Control button.
The Traction Control Off light will
illuminate. Turn off traction control if the
vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle
is required .
 To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold the button.
The Traction Control Off/
StabiliTrak Off light will illuminate.
 Press the button again to turn on both systems.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
The traction control system limits wheel-
spin and the StabiliTrak stability control
system assists with directional control of
the vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
Both systems turn on automatically every
time the vehicle is started.

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Tire Pressure Monitor
The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you when a significant reducti on in pressure occurs in
one or more of your vehicle’s tires by illuminating the Low Tire Pressurewarning
light on the instrument cluster. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is
corrected. Current tire pressures can be displayed using the Driver Information
Center controls. The proper tire pressures for your vehicle are listed on the Tire and
Loading Information label, located below the driver’s door l atch.
You may notice during cooler conditions that the low tire pre ssure warning light will
appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as y ou drive. This may be an
early indicator that your tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to
the proper pressure.
Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor can alert you about low tire pressure, but it doesn’t replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.
Tires
The roof rack cross rails can be secured in four positions al ong the roof rack side rails.
When adjusting the cross rails, slide each cross rail sligh tly back and forth until the lock
pins fully engage the holes. An audible click will be heard.
To help reduce wind noise when not in use, move the front cross rail to the forwardmost
position and the rear cross rail to the rearwardmost position.
See Storage in your Owner Manual.
Roof Rack Cross Rails (optional)
The Oil Life System calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and illuminates the
Change Engine Oil light in the instrument cluster when it’s necessary to change
the engine oil and filter. The Oil Life System should be res et to 100% only following an
oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System:
1. Turn the ignition to the On position, but do not start the eng ine.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds.
3. Turn off the ignition.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.
Engine Oil Life System
Recreational towing means towing the vehicle behind anoth er vehicle. Your vehicle can be
towed from the front with all wheels on the ground (dinghy towi ng). See your Owner
Manual for the proper towing procedure.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.
Recreational Vehicle Towing