audio GMC TERRAIN 2012 Get To Know Guide
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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
This
Important
Information To Be
REMOVED
AND READ
BY THE
CUSTOMER
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Turn Signal Lever/
Exterior Lamp ControlInstrument
Cluster
Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel LeverWindshield
Wipers Lever
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control Cruise Control
Buttons
Instrument Panel
Safety Belt
Reminder
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)Power Door
Locks Button
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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 do to ensure safety and prevent damage.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Audio System/
Navigation
System✦Power Door
Locks Button
StabiliTrak
Button Center Vent
Open/Close
ControlAccessory
Power
OutletRear Door
Safety Locks
Button Hazard
Warning
Flashers Button
Driver
Information
Center
Controls
✦denotes optional equipment
Climate Controls/
Heated Seat
Buttons✦
Center Vent
Open/Close
Control eco
Button
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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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Audio System
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
Power/
VolumeHOME:
Main
screenBACK:
Move back
one level in
the menus1–6:
Preset
radio
stations SOURCE:
Select radio
band, CD,
auxiliary
source FAV:
Display pages
of favorite
radio stationsMENU/SEL:
Tune radio
stations/
Open and
select a menu
SEEK:
Previous/
Next radio
station or track CONFIG:
Configure
system
settings Phone
MuteTime
menu
INFO:
Display
available
song
information Eject
discTONE:
Tone
and
sound
settings PLAY/
PAUSE
Standard audio system shown.
Other systems are similar.
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Audio System
Note:Avoid extended searching for specific items or configuring system settings while driving.
Setting the Time
1. Turn on the radio.
2. Press the CONFIGbutton.
3. Touch the Time and Date Settings screen button.
4. Touch the Set Time screen button.
5. Adjust the hour, minute and AM/PM settings as desired.
6. 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 jack
can be controlled only by using the portable device controls. To
optimize speaker volume, fully increase the volume level of the
portable device.
Compatible devices connected to the USB port can be controlled
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)
(with optional Navigation and Rear Seat Entertainment system)
The MEM or HDD player can time shift live audio from AM, FM and 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(4-cylinder models only)
The Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) system monitors and cancels out potentially
undesirable vehicle noises at certain speeds. For optimal ANC performance, do not block
the rear speaker located on the right side of the cargo area.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Next/Previous
Rotate up or down to go to the next or
previous favorite radio station, CD track or
MP3 file.
Push to Talk
Press to interact with the OnStar or
Bluetooth system.
End Call/Mute
Press to end or reject an OnStar or
a Bluetooth call.
Press to mute the vehicle speakers.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
+ VOL – Volume
Press +or –to increase or decrease
the volume.
SRC Source
Press to select an audio source.
Bluetooth®System
The Bluetooth hands-free system allows users to make and receive calls using a paired
Bluetooth-capable cell phone. Bluetooth system is not available on vehicles without
OnStar.
Pair a Phone
1. Press the CONFIG button on the audio system.
2. Use the MENU/SELECTknob to open the Phone Settings and/or Bluetooth Settings.
3. Select Pair Device. A four-digit PIN appears on the display.
4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone. Locate the device named Your Vehicle on
the cell phone list. Follow the instructions to enter the PIN.
5. The system prompts for a name for the phone.
6. When complete, system responds that the system has been successfully paired.
Make a Hands-Free Call
1. Press the Push to Talkbutton on the steering wheel.
2. After the system prompt, say Dial and the entire phone number.
3. Confirm the number if requested.
Visit www.gm.com/bluetoothor refer to your Owner Manual for information on accessing
contacts stored in the cell phone and other functions. Not all phones will support all
functions.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
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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, notebook computer or other electronic device,
is on the unoccupied front seat. If this is not desired, 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 brake pedal.
• To release the parking brake, hold down the regular brake pedal; then push down the
parking brake pedal until you feel the pedal release.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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.
Setting Cruise Control
1. Press the ON/OFFbutton. The
Cruise Controlsymbol 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 Controlsymbol
will illuminate in green in the instrument
cluster.
Accessory Power Outlets
There are four accessory power outlets in the vehicle — located below the audio system,
inside the center console, on the rear of the center console, and in the rear cargo area. All of
the outlets except the rear cargo area outlet are not powered when the vehicle is off to avoid
draining the battery. Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use.
See Instruments and Controls 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.