engine GMC TERRAIN 2018 Get To Know Guide

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Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important feat\
ures in your GMC Terrain. Some optional equipment described in this guide may not be \
included in your vehicle. More information can be found in your Owner’s Manual and at \
my.gmc.com/learn. For easy reference, keep this guide with your Owner’s Manual in your \
glove box
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2018 TERRAIN
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
Certain restrictions, precautions, and safety procedures apply to your v\
ehicle. Please read your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions.
Instrument Panel................2Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter.....................4Keyless Access System..........4Keyless (Pushbutton) Start .......5Auto Engine Stop/Start Operation ......................5Electronic Precision Shift Transmission...................6Electric Parking Brake ...........6Steering Wheel Adjustment.......7
Front Seats.....................7Rear Seats .....................8Wipers and Washers.............8Lighting........................9Universal Remote System ........9Climate Controls ...............10Driver Information Center ........11Audio Steering Wheel Controls....11Infotainment System ...........12Bluetooth System ..............14OnStar with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi....15
Wireless Charging..............15Vehicle Personalization .........15Driver Assistance Systems ......16Cruise Control .................18Traction Select System .........18Hill Descent Control ............19Tire Pressure Monitor...........19Power Programmable Liftgate ...19Roadside Assistance ...........20myGMC Mobile App.............20GMC Owner Center .............20

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Turn Signal Lever/IntelliBeam ButtonF
Driver Information Center
Steering Wheel Adjustment Lever
Audio Next-Previous Favorite Station Controls (behind steering wheel)
Windshield Wipers LeverEngine Start-Stop Button
Cruise Control/Forward Collision AlertF/Heated Steering WheelF Buttons
Power Mirror/Window Controls
Power Liftgate ControlF
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Audio Volume Controls (behind steering wheel)
Driver Information Center Controls/Voice Recognition Buttons
Memory Seat ButtonsF
Exterior-Interior Lamp Controls/ Electric Parking Brake Switch
Check Engine
Engine Oil Pressure
Lane Keep Assist Warning
Airbag Readiness
Cruise Control Set
Service Electric Parking Brake
Traction Control/StabiliTrak Active
Charging System
Security
Safety Belt Reminder
Brake System Warning
Electric Parking Brake
IntelliBeam Lighting
Symbols

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The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors, ignition and l\
iftgate without remov-ing the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter from your pocket or purse. The transmitter must be within 3 feet of the door being unlocked or the liftgate.
Keyless Unlocking
With the transmitter within range:
Press the lock button on the driver’s door handle to unlock the driver’s door; press it again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors.
Press the lock button on a passenger door handle to unlock all doors.
Press the touchpad on the liftgate handle to open the liftgate.
Keyless Locking
With the ignition off, the transmitter removed from the vehicle, and all\
doors closed:
Press the lock button on any door handle to lock all doors immediately. \
If Passive Locking is turned on, all doors will lock automatically after\
a short delay.
Note: To change the keyless locking and unlocking settings, go to Settings > V\
ehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER
Lock
Press to lock all doors.
Unlock
Press to unlock the driver’s door. Press again to unlock all doors.
Power LiftgateF
Press twice to open or close the liftgate. Press once to stop power liftgate operation.
Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle. The exterior lamps will flash and the horn will sound.
Press and hold to activate the alarm. Press it again to cancel the alarm.
Note: To change the remote settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Remote Vehicle Start
Press and release the Lock button and then immediately press and hold the but-ton until the turn signal lamps flash to start the engine from outside the vehicle. After entering the vehicle, turn on the ignition.
– During a remote start, the engine will run for 10 minutes. Repeat these steps to run the engine for an additional 10 minutes. A remote start can be extended once.
– Press and hold the button until the parking lamps turn off to cancel a remote start.
Remote Start Auto Heated/Vented SeatsF:
Select the Remote Start Auto Heat Seats or Remote Start Auto Cool Seats option in the Vehicle Settings to have the heated or vented seats turn on during a remote start. The seat button indicators do not illuminate and the temperature performance of the unoccupied seats may be reduced during a remote start.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.F Optional equipment

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KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
F Optional equipment
Starting the Engine
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button to start the engine. The green indicator on the button will illuminate.
Note: The transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition. If the transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter in the driver’s-side cupholder in the center console to enable the engine to start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
Stopping the Engine/Off
Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn off the engine.
Power will be available for 10 minutes to operate the audio system until\
the driver’s door is opened and to operate the windows and sunroofF until any door is opened.
Accessory Mode
With the engine off and the brake pedal NOT depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP
button to place the ignition system in the accessory mode. The amber ind\
icator on the button will illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
An automatic stop/start system has been integrated with the engine to he\
lp conserve fuel. While driving, when the brake pedal is applied and the vehicle is at a complet\
e stop, the automatic stop/start system may turn off the engine, depending on operating condit\
ions. When the engine is off, the tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP. Upon releasing the bra\
ke pedal or applying the accelerator pedal, the engine will restart. After parking the vehicle an\
d turning off the engine, the tachometer gauge will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart if:
• A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature.
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The transmission is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the curre\
nt settings.
• The Auto Stop time is greater than 2 minutes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
ELECTRONIC PRECISION SHIFT TRANSMISSION
The Electronic Precision Shift transmission
control switches are located on the front console. The selected gear position illuminates in red on the switch. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop before shifting the transmission.
Park – Press the P button to shift to Park.
Reverse – Pull the R switch to shift to Reverse.
Neutral – Press the N button to shift to Neutral.
Drive – Pull the D switch to shift to Drive.
Electronic Range Select (Manual) Mode
Electronic Range Select Mode allows you to choose the top gear limit. It\
can be used to limit the vehicle’s speed when driving on a downhill grade or towing a trailer.\
1. Press the L (Low) button.
2. Press the + (plus) or – (minus) button to increase or decrease the gear range available. The current gear is displayed on the Driver Information Center.
If vehicle speed is too high or low for the requested gear, the shift wi\
ll not occur.
Car Wash Mode
The Car Wash Mode enables the vehicle to remain in Neutral when using au\
tomatic car washes. There are different procedures for when the driver remains in or exits t\
he vehicle and for vehicles equipped with a gasoline or diesel engine. Refer to your Owner’s Manu\
al for more information.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
To apply the parking brake, press the
Parking Brake button on the left side of the instrument panel.
To release the parking brake, turn on the ignition, press the brake pedal, and then press the button.
Note: The parking brake will release automatically if the vehicle is running, placed into gear and an attempt is made to drive.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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CLIMATE CONTROLS
F Optional equipment
Fan Speed Control or Driver’s Temperature ControlF
A/C Air Conditioning Control Vent Mode
Fan Speed Control/Power On-OffF
AUTO Automatic OperationF
Recirculation Mode
Rear Window Defog/Heated Outside Mirrors Control
Floor Mode Bi-level Mode
SYNCF Link passenger’s temperature setting to driver’s temperature setting
Defrost Mode
Passenger’s Temperature ControlF Defog Mode
Automatic OperationF
Press AUTO.
Set the temperature.
The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air condi\
tioning and recirculation functions to maintain the set temperature. Allow time for the system to \
reach the desired tem-perature. If the functions are manually adjusted, full automatic operati\
on is canceled.
Auto DefogF and Auto Rear Window DefogF
Auto Defog and Auto Rear Defog automatically turn on when the engine is \
started.
Go to Settings > Vehicle > Climate and Air Quality to turn the Auto Defo\
g or Auto Rear Defog settings on or off.
See Climate Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
Dual Automatic Climate ControlsF shown