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
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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)

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Note: Refer to your Owner Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges
and indicators of the instrument cluster, as well as what to d o to ensure safety and prevent damage.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Audio System/
NavigationSystem POWER
DOOR LOCKS BUTTON
StabiliTrak Button
Center Vent
Open/Close Control Accessory
PowerOutlet Rear Door
Security Locks Button
Hazard
Warning
Flashers Button
Driver
Information
Center Controls
denotes optional equipment
Climate Controls/
Heated SeatButtons
Center Vent Open/Close Control

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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.
Remote Vehicle Start(optional)
During a remote start, the vehicle’s manual climate control sy stem will operate at the same
setting as when the vehicle was last turned off, or the automa tic climate control system will
default to a heating or cooling mode depending on outside temperature.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter at the vehicle. (Trans mitter range depends
on operating conditions.)
2. Press and release the Lockbutton on the transmitter.
3. Immediately press and hold the Remote Start button for at least two seconds.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will light and rem ain on while the engine is
running. The engine will continue running for 10 minutes.
4. 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.
Liftgate
First press the Unlock button; then press
the Liftgate button to open/stop/close the
power liftgate (optional).
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.
Power Door Locks/Door Opening
 Press the power door Unlock/ Lock buttons located on the center of the
instrument panel to unlock or lock all doors.
 Pull the inside door handle to unlock a door; pull the h andle again to open the door.
 Press the rear door Safety Locksbutton located on the center of the instrument
panel to prevent the rear doors from opening from the inside.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.

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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.
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Exterior/Interior Lighting
Automatic Headlamp System
Rotate the outer band to operate the
exterior lamps. Headlamps
Manual operation of the headlamps.
Parking Lamps
Manual operation of the parking lamps.
AUTO Automatic Headlamp System
Activates the Daytime Running Lamps
(DRLs) in the daytime and the headlamps
and other exterior lamps at night or when
necessary.
Off/On
Fog Lamps
Rotate the inner band to turn the fog
lamps on or off.
TIP: Push the lever to turn on the high beam
headlamps; pull the lever to return to low beam
operation. Pull the lever to activate the flash-to-
pass feature.
Instrument Panel Lighting
The control knob is located on the left
side of the instrument panel next to the
steering column. Instrument Panel Brightness
Turn the knob to increase or decrease
the instrument panel lighting.
Dome Lamp
The dome lamp buttons are located on the
overhead console. Dome Lamp Override/Off
Door Open (Default position)
On
See Lighting in your Owner Manual.
Power Programmable Liftgate(optional)
Programming the Liftgate Height
1. Turn the power liftgate switch to the 3/4 mode position.
2. Open the liftgate by pressing the RKE transmitter liftgate button or the touch-
pad on the center of the liftgate.
3. Stop the liftgate at the desired height by pressing any liftgate button. Adjust
manually to the desired height if
necessary.
4. To save the setting, press and hold the touchpad next to the liftgate latch for
three seconds. The taillamps will flash
when the setting is saved.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
MAX
Fully open the liftgate.
3/4
Open the liftgate to the programmed height.
OFF
Operate the liftgate manually.

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Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers and Washer
Move the lever to operate the
windshield wipers.2 High Continuous Speed
1 Low Continuous SpeedIntermittent
Rotate the band to adjust the delay
between wipes.
Off
Mist
Washer Fluid
Pull the lever toward you to spray washer
fluid on the windshield.
Rear Wiper and Washer
Press the rear wiper switch on the end of
the wipers lever to operate the rear wiper.
Cruise Control
Adjusting Cruise Control
RES+ Resume/Accelerate
Rotate the switch up to resume a
set speed.
When the system is active, rotate the
switch up to increase speed.
SET– Set/Coast
When the system is active, rotate the
switch down to decrease speed.
Cancel
Press to cancel the cruise control
but retain the set speed in memory.
The cruise control set speed is erased
when cruise control or the vehicle ignition
is turned off.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
A. Low Continuous Speed
B. Off
C. Delay
Washer Fluid
Push the lever away from you to spray
washer fluid on the rear window.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
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Setting Cruise Control
1. Press the
On/Offbutton. The
Cruise Control symbol will illuminate in
white in the instrument cluster.
2. When traveling at the desired speed, rotate the SET– switch down to set the
speed. The Cruise Control symbol
will illuminate in green in the instrument
cluster.

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Audio System
Audio system with CD shown
POWER/
VOLUMETONE:
Open the
Tone menu CONFIG:
Open the Settings menu
AUX:
Play a
portable
audio device
RADIO/BAND
(FM, AM,XM )
FAV:
Display pages of favorite
radio stations MENU/SELECT:
Tune radio
stations and open/select menus
SEEK:
Previous or
Next radio station INFO:
Display
available song
information
EJECT
DISCCD:
Play a CD PHONE/MUTE:
Open the Phone menu and mute speakers BACK:
Move
back one level in the
menus
CLOCK:
Open the time/date menu
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual. denotes optional equipment
PLAY/
PAUSE

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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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DVD Entertainment System(optional)
Play a DVD Video
1. Press the release buttons on the seatback consoles to raise the screens.
2. Insert a DVD into the audio system.
3. Press the MEM/DVD/AUX button to select the DVD source. Sound will play through the
vehicle speakers.
4. To use the wireless headphones, press the On/Offbutton on the headphones, select
Channel 1, and adjust volume using the headphone volum e control.
5. To control DVD playback, use the audio controls or the rem ote control. For best
performance, aim the remote control at the driver-side seatback c onsole for proper
operation.
Changing the Source on the Video Screens
 Continually press the AUXbutton on the remote control to play a DVD or an auxiliary
device such as a video game on both screens, or a differe nt source on each screen.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
Navigation Entertainment System(optional)
A. NAV Navigation
Press to view the vehicle’s current
position on the map screen.
B. DEST Destination Press to access the Route screen to
enter a destination.
C. RPT Navigation Repeat Press to repeat the last voice guidance
prompt. Entering a Destination
1. With the vehicle in Park, press the
DEST hard key.
2. The Select Destination screen displays several route options. If you know the
specific address, touch the Address
Entry screen button.
3. Ensure the correct state is selected. Touch the Streetscreen button and
enter the street name; then select the
desired name from the generated list.
4. Enter the house number. Touch the OK
screen button.
5. If there is more than one city, select the desired city from the list.
6. If the displayed address is correct, touch the Goscreen button and select
the route preference.
7. Touch the Start Guidance screen
button.
To plan a route using another method,
select one of the other options from the
Select Destination screen.
See your Navigation System Owner Manual.
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