light 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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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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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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Driver Information Center
A. MENUPress to display the:– Vehicle Information menu (units,
tire pressures, remaining oil life).
– Trip/Fuel menu (trip odometers,
fuel range, average fuel economy,
instantaneous fuel economy, aver-
age vehicle speed, timer, digital
speedometer, OnStar Turn-by-Turn
guidance).
B.
Press the up or down button to scroll
through the items of each menu.
C. SET
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 display s a variety of vehicle
system information and warning messages.
TIP: To display an easy-to-read digital speedometer, open the Tri p/Fuel menu and scroll to tab 8.
DIC Controls
A B C
Use the controls on the audio system to
change the settings.
1. Press the CONFIGbutton (A) to enter
the System Configuration menu.
2. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob (B) to
highlight the Vehicle Settings menu;
press the knob to select it.
3. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to
highlight desired menu item; press the
knob to select it.
4. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to
highlight the desired selection; press
the knob to select it and move back to
the last menu.
5. Press the BACK button (C) to move
back within a menu and to exit a menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Vehicle Personalization
A C B
Vehicle personalization items may include
climate and air quality, comfort and
convenience, collision/detection systems,
languages, lighting, power door locks,
remote lock/unlock/start, and factory settings.

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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