remote start GMC TERRAIN 2012 Get To Know Guide

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 reference, keep this guide with your Owner Manual in your glove box.
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Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Remove Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . .4
Rear Door Safety Locks . . . . . . .4
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel . .4
Driver’s Seat Adjustments . . . . . .5
Rear Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . .6
Exterior/Interior Lighting . . . . . . .6
Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . . .7
Power Programmable Liftgate . . .7Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Audio Steering Wheel Controls .10
Bluetooth System . . . . . . . . . . .10
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Accessory Power Outlets . . . . .11
Passenger Presence System . .11
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Driver Information Center . . . . .12
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . .12
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Automatic Transmission
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14StabiliTrak/Traction
Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Wind Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Roof Rack Cross Rails . . . . . . .15
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . .15
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . .15
Refueling the Vehicle . . . . . . . . .15
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .16
myGMC and OnStar
Mobile Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
GMC Owner Center . . . . . . . . . .16
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Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
Unlock
Press to unlock the driver’s door. Press
again to unlock all doors and the liftgate.
Lock
Press to lock all doors and the liftgate.
The driver’s door will not lock if open.
TIP: The unlock and lock settings can be
changed in the Vehicle Settings menu by using
the audio system controls.
Liftgate
Press to open/stop/close the power liftgate
(optional).
Remote Vehicle Start(optional)
During a remote start, the vehicle’s manual climate control system will operate at the same
setting as when the vehicle was last turned off, or the automatic climate control system will
default to a heating or cooling mode depending on outside temperature. Using remote
start reduces fuel economy.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and release the Lockbutton on the transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold the Remote Start button for at least two seconds.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will light and remain on while the engine is
running. The engine will continue running for 10 minutes.
3. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended once.
Before driving, insert the key in the ignition and turn it to the On position.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle.
The turn signal lamps will flash and the
horn will sound.
Press and hold to activate the alarm. The
turn signal lamps will flash and the horn
will sound until the button is pressed again
or the ignition is turned on.
Remote Vehicle Start
Use to start the engine from outside the
vehicle. See below for more information.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel
• With the vehicle in Park, push down the lever on the left side of the steering column to
adjust the steering wheel. The steering wheel can then be moved up or down and in or
out. After adjustment, pull up the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Rear Door Safety Locks
• Press the rear door Safety Locksbutton located on the center of the instrument panel
to prevent the rear doors from opening from the inside. Press again for normal operation.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.

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Driver Information Center
A. MENU
Press to display the:
–Vehicle Informationmenu (units,
tire pressures, remaining oil life).
–Trip/Fuelmenu (digital speed -
ometer, trip odometers, fuel range,
average fuel economy, instanta-
neous fuel economy, average
vehicle speed, timer, OnStar
Turn-by-Turn guidance).
B.
Press the up or down button to scroll
through the items of each menu.
C. SET/CLR
Press to set or clear the displayed
menu item or warning message. Some
urgent messages cannot be cleared
from the DIC display.
The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle
system information and warning messages.
TIP: To display an easy-to-read digital speedometer, open the Trip/Fuel menu and scroll to tab 1.
DIC Controls
AB C
ACB
Vehicle Personalization
1. Press the CONFIGbutton (A) to enter
the System Configuration menu.
2. Turn the MENU/SELECTknob (B) to
highlight the Vehicle Settings menu;
press the knob to select it.
3. Turn the MENU/SELECTknob to
highlight desired menu item; press the
knob to select it.
4. Turn the MENU/SELECTknob to
highlight the desired selection; press
the knob to select it.
5. Press the BACKbutton (C) to move
back within a menu and to exit a menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Vehicle personalization items may include climate and air quality, comfort and conven ience,
collision/detection systems, language, lighting, power door locks, remote lock/unlock/start,
and factory settings. Use the controls on the audio system to change the settings.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.

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Roadside Assistance
1-800-GMC-8782 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
(1-800-462-8782)
As the owner of a new GMC, your vehicle is automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside
Assistance program for 5 years/100,000 miles at no expense to you. This value-added
service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the
open road.
GMC’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by a team of technically trained
advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to provide minor repair
information or make arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest GMC dealer.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar
If you have a current OnStar subscription, press the OnStar button and the vehicle will
send your current GPS location to an OnStar Advisor who will speak to you, assess your
problem, contact Roadside Assistance and relay your exact location so you will get the
help you need.
GMC Owner Center
The GMC Owner Center, a complimentary service for GMC owners, is a one-stop
resource designed to enhance your GMC ownership experience. Exclusive member
benefits include online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual
and special privileges.
Sign up today at www.gmownercenter.com/gmc.
Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner Manual for
complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on the latest information available at the time of
printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2011 by General Motors. All rights reserved.
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myGMC and OnStar® Mobile Apps
The myGMC and OnStar mobile apps connect owners to a variety of
vehicle information and services, such as a searchable Owner Manual,
real-time fuel information and Roadside Assistance, as well as enable
users to perform Remote Keyless Entry transmitter commands, including
locking and unlocking the doors and starting the vehicle.
An active OnStar account is required to use the OnStar mobile app. Visit OnStar.com
for more information. Download the mobile apps from your iPhone
®or Android™ device’s
app store.