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GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-10664916) - 2018 - crc - 9/15/17
Vehicle Care 345
Caution
Using petroleum-based tire
dressing products on the vehicle
may damage the paint finish and/
or tires. When applying a tire
dressing, always wipe off any
overspray from all painted
surfaces on the vehicle.
Wheels and Trim—Aluminum
or Chrome
Use a soft, clean cloth with mild
soap and water to clean the wheels.
After rinsing thoroughly with clean
water, dry with a soft, clean towel.
A wax may then be applied.
Caution
Chrome wheels and other chrome
trim may be damaged if the
vehicle is not washed after driving
on roads that have been sprayed
with magnesium, calcium,
or sodium chloride. These
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Caution (Continued)
chlorides are used on roads for
conditions such as ice and dust.
Always wash the chrome with
soap and water after exposure.
Caution
To avoid surface damage, do not
use strong soaps, chemicals,
abrasive polishes, cleaners,
brushes, or cleaners that contain
acid on aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels. Use only
approved cleaners. Also, never
drive a vehicle with aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels through an
automatic car wash that uses
silicone carbide tire cleaning
brushes. Damage could occur
and the repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Brake System
Visually inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper attachment,
connections, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake
pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Inspect all other brake
parts for cracks and leaks.
Steering, Suspension, and
Chassis Components
Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear at
least once a year.
Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Visually check constant velocity joint
boots and axle seals for leaks.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders,
hood hinges, liftgate hinges, steel
fuel door hinge, and power assist
step hinges, unless the components
are plastic. Applying silicone grease

GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-10664916) - 2018 - crc - 9/15/17
Index 405
Tires (cont'd)Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 251
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 251
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 339
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 257
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Traction Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . 257
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 317
Universal Remote System . . . . . . 147Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 365
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 132 Vehicle Care
Storing the Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . 328
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
W
Wait to Start Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Warning
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 234
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Water in Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
What Fuel to Use in Canada and Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
What Fuel to Use in the U.S. . . . 239
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . 319
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317

GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-10664916) - 2018 - crc - 9/15/17
406 Index
Wheels (cont'd)Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 94
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Windshield
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 286
Wipers
Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115