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GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
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Vehicle Care 347
13. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly ina crisscross sequence, as
shown.
14. Lower the jack all the way and remove the jack from under the
vehicle.
15. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly with the wheel wrench.
When reinstalling the wheel cover or
center cap on the full-size tire,
tighten all five plastic caps hand
snug with the aid of the wheel
wrench and tighten them with the
wheel wrench an additional
one-quarter of a turn.
Caution
Wheel covers will not fit on the
vehicle's compact spare. If you try
to put a wheel cover on the
compact spare, the cover or the
spare could be damaged.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{Warning
Storing a jack, a tire, or other
equipment in the passenger
compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in
the proper place.
To store the flat tire: 1. Return the jack and tools to their original storage location.
2. Replace the spare tire cover.
3. Replace the load floor. 4. Place the flat tire, lying flat, in
the rear storage compartment.
5. Route the loop end of the strapthrough one of the cargo
tie-downs in the rear of the
vehicle.
Then route the hook through
the loop and pull the strap to
tighten it around the cargo
tie-down.
6. Route the hook end of the strap through the wheel.
7. Attach one end of the strap to a cargo tie-down in the rear of
the vehicle.

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348 Vehicle Care
8. Route the strap through thewheel, as shown.
9. Attach the other end of the strap to the other cargo
tie-down in the rear of the
vehicle.
10. Tighten the strap.
The compact spare is for temporary
use only. Replace the compact
spare tire with a full-size tire as
soon as possible.
Compact Spare Tire
{Warning
Driving with more than one
compact spare tire at a time could
result in loss of braking and
handling. This could lead to a
crash and you or others could be
injured. Use only one compact
spare tire at a time.
If this vehicle has a compact spare
tire, it was fully inflated when new;
however, it can lose air over time.
Check the inflation pressure
regularly. It should be 420 kPa
(60 psi).
Stop as soon as possible and check
that the spare tire is correctly
inflated after being installed on the
vehicle. The compact spare tire is
designed for temporary use only. The vehicle will perform differently
with the spare tire installed and it is
recommended that the vehicle
speed be limited to 80 km/h
(50 mph). To conserve the tread of
the spare tire, have the standard tire
repaired or replaced as soon as
convenient and return the spare tire
to the storage area.
When using a compact spare tire,
the AWD (if equipped), ABS, and
Traction Control systems may
engage until the spare tire is
recognized by the vehicle,
especially on slippery roads. Adjust
driving to reduce possible
wheel slip.
Caution
When the compact spare is
installed, do not take the vehicle
through an automatic car wash
with guide rails. The compact
spare can get caught on the rails
which can damage the tire, wheel,
and other parts of the vehicle.

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Do not use the compact spare on
other vehicles.
Do not mix the compact spare tire or
wheel with other wheels or tires.
They will not fit. Keep the spare tire
and its wheel together.
Caution
Tire chains will not fit the compact
spare. Using them can damage
the vehicle and the chains. Do not
use tire chains on the compact
spare.
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North
America
For more information about the
vehicle battery, seeBattery - North
America 0298.
If the battery has run down, try to
use another vehicle and some
jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Be sure to use the following steps to
do it safely.
{Warning
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
HANDLING.For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See California Proposition
65 Warning 0274 and the back
cover.
{Warning
Batteries can hurt you. They can
be dangerous because:
. They contain acid that can
burn you.
. They contain gas that can
explode or ignite.
. They contain enough
electricity to burn you.
If you do not follow these steps
exactly, some or all of these
things can hurt you.

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Towing the Vehicle
Caution
Incorrectly towing a disabled
vehicle may cause damage. The
damage would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Do not lash
or hook to suspension
components. Use the proper
straps around the tires to secure
the vehicle. Do not drag a locked
wheel/tire. Use tire skates or
dollies under any locked wheel/
tire while loading the vehicle. Do
not use a sling type lift to tow the
vehicle. This could damage the
vehicle.
Caution
If the vehicle cannot be shifted
into Neutral (N), do not use the
tow eye to tow the vehicle.
Vehicle damage may occur.GM recommends a flatbed tow truck
to transport a disabled vehicle. Use
ramps to help reduce approach
angles, if necessary. A towed
vehicle should have its drive wheels
off the ground. Contact Roadside
Assistance or a professional towing
service if the disabled vehicle must
be towed.
Caution
Improper use of the tow eye can
cause vehicle damage. Use
caution and low speeds to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
The vehicle is equipped with a tow
eye. Only use the tow eye to pull
the vehicle onto a flatbed car carrier
from a flat road surface. Do not use
the tow eye to pull the vehicle from
snow, mud, or sand.
The tow eye is stored underneath
the load floor, near the spare tire or
the compressor kit, if equipped.
Front Tow Eye
Carefully open the cover by using
the small notch that conceals the
front tow eye socket.

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390 Customer Information
.Emergency Tow from a Public
Road or Highway: Tow to the
nearest GMC dealer for warranty
service, or if the vehicle was in a
crash and cannot be driven.
Assistance is not given when the
vehicle is stuck in the sand,
mud, or snow.
. Flat Tire Change: Service to
change a flat tire with the spare
tire. The spare tire, if equipped,
must be in good condition and
properly inflated. It is the owner's
responsibility for the repair or
replacement of the tire if it is not
covered by the warranty.
. Battery Jump Start: Service to
jump start a dead battery.
. Trip Interruption Benefits and
Assistance: If your trip is
interrupted due to a warranty
event, incidental expenses may
be reimbursed within the
Powertrain warranty period.
Items considered are reasonable
and customary hotel, meals,
rental car, or a vehicle being
delivered back to the customer,
up to 500 miles.Services Not Included in
Roadside Assistance
. Impound towing caused by
violation of any laws
. Legal fines
. Mounting, dismounting,
or changing of snow tires,
chains, or other traction devices
Service is not provided if a vehicle
is in an area that is not accessible
to the service vehicle or is not a
regularly traveled or maintained
public road, which includes ice and
winter roads. Off-road use is not
covered.
Services Specific to
Canadian-Purchased Vehicles
. Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement
is up to 7 L. Diesel fuel delivery
may be restricted. Propane and
other fuels are not provided
through this service.
. Lock-Out Service: Vehicle
registration is required. .
Trip Interruption Benefits and
Assistance: Must be over
150 km from where your trip was
started to qualify.
Pre-authorization, original
detailed receipts, and a copy of
the repair orders are required.
Once authorization has been
received, the Roadside
Assistance advisor will help to
make arrangements and explain
how to receive payment.
. Alternative Service: If
assistance cannot be provided
right away, the Roadside
Assistance advisor may give
permission to get local
emergency road service. You will
receive payment, up to $100,
after sending the original receipt
to Roadside Assistance.
Mechanical failures may be
covered, however any cost for
parts and labor for repairs not
covered by the warranty are the
owner ’s responsibility.

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412 Index
CheckEngine Light (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . 72
Lower Anchors and Tethersfor Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85, 87
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Cleaning
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 153 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . 103, 107
Cold Weather Operation . . . . . . . . 252
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 392
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . 336 Connected Services
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Connections Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 408
Control
Hill Descent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Traction and ElectronicStability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Control Light
Hill Descent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Coolant Engine Temperature Gauge . . .112
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153, 155
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Cover Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Covers
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . 219
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Text Telephone (TTY)Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Customer Information
Publications OrderingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 392
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 3
Data Collection Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 398
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 397
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Diagnostics Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 409
Diesel Exhaust Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

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Index 419
Service (cont'd)Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Climate Control System . . . . . . . 153
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 275
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 380
Maintenance, General
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 391
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 243
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Spare Tire Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Special Application Services . . . . 374
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 StabiliTrak
OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Storage Areas
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 90
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System
Forward CollisionAlert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152, 398
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Systems
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 388
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 28Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121