2010 GMC Terrain Owner ManualM
Keys, Doors and Windows. . . 1-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 3-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 3-2
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Instruments and Controls
. . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 4-4
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 4-36
OnStar
®System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 6-33
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41 Climate Controls
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 7-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 8-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 8-27
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 8-35
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 8-41
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-44
Object Detection Systems . . . . 8-47
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-54
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-58
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 8-66
Keys, Doors and Windows 1-1
Keys, Doors and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Doors
Liftgate (Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Liftgate (Power) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Anti-Theft Alarm System . . . . . 1-13
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 1-13
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Interior Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
1-14 Keys, Doors and Windows
The system is automatically
disarmed when the vehicle is
started with the correct key. The key
uses a transponder that matches
an immobilizer control unit in the
vehicle and automatically disarms
the system. Only the correct key
starts the vehicle. The vehicle may
not start if the key is damaged.
The security light, located in the
instrument panel cluster, comes on
if there is a problem with arming or
disarming the theft-deterrent
system.
When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light comes on briefly when
the ignition is turned on.If the engine does not start and the
security light stays on there is a
problem with the system. Turn the
ignition off and try again.
If the engine still does not start, and
the key appears to be undamaged
or the light continues to stay on, try
another ignition key. If the engine
does not start with the other key, the
vehicle needs service. If the vehicle
does start, the first key may be
damaged. See your dealer/retailer
who can service the theft-deterrent
system and have a new key made.
Do not leave the key or device that
disarms or deactivates the theft
deterrent system in the vehicle.
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{WARNING
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat.
Keys, Doors and Windows 1-15
Power Mirrors
Controls for the outside power
mirrors are located on the
driver door.
To adjust the mirrors:
1. Move the selector switch toL (left) or R (right) to choose
the driver or passenger mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror to the
desired direction. 3. Adjust each outside mirror so
that the side of the vehicle and
the area behind are seen.
4. Return the selector switch to the middle position.
Heated Mirrors
For vehicles with heated mirrors:
<(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Automatic Climate Control System
on page 7‑3for more information.
Park Tilt Mirrors
If the vehicle has the memory
package, the outside mirrors have a
park tilt feature. This feature tilts the
outside mirrors to a preselected
position when the vehicle is in
R (Reverse). This allows the driver
to view the curb for parallel parking.
The passenger and driver mirrors
return to its original position
when the vehicle is shifted out of
R (Reverse), or the ignition is turned
off or to OFF/LOCK.
This feature can be turned on or
off through the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See Vehicle
Personalization
on page 4‑36for
more information.
1-16 Keys, Doors and Windows
Interior Mirrors
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
The vehicle may have an automatic
dimming inside rearview mirror.
Vehicles with OnStar
®have three
additional control buttons located at
the bottom of the mirror. See your
dealer/retailer for more information
on the system and how to subscribe
to OnStar. See OnStar
®Systemon
page 4‑41for more information
about the services OnStar provides.
O: Press to turn automatic
dimming on or off.
If the vehicle has a rear vision
camera (RVC) the
Obutton for
turning the automatic dimming
feature on or off will not be
available. See Rear Vision Camera
(RVC)
on page 8‑50for more
information.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
Operation
Automatic dimming reduces the
glare from the headlamps of the
vehicle behind you. The dimming
feature comes on and the indicator
light comes on each time the vehicle
is started.
Cleaning the Mirror
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.
Windows
{WARNING
Leaving children, helpless adults,
or pets in a vehicle with the
windows closed is dangerous.
They can be overcome by
the extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Never leave a
child, a helpless adult, or a pet
alone in a vehicle, especially with
the windows closed in warm or
hot weather.
Keys, Doors and Windows 1-19
Roof
Sunroof
On vehicles with a sunroof, the
switches used to operate it are
located on the headliner above the
rearview mirror. The ignition must be
in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY,
or in Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) to operate the sunroof. See
Ignition Positions
on page 8‑28and
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
on page 8‑29.
.Press and hold the front or rear
of the driver side switch to open
or close the sunroof. The
sunshade automatically opens
with the sunroof, but must be
closed manually.
.Press and hold the front of the
passenger side switch to vent
the sunroof. Press and hold the
rear of the switch to close.
Express-open/Express-close
Press and release the front or
rear of the driver side switch to
express-open or express-close the
sunroof.
Anti-Pinch Feature
If an object is in the path of the
sunroof when it is closing, the
anti-pinch feature detects the object
and stops the sunroof from closing
at the point of the obstruction. The
sunroof then returns to the full-open
position.
2-4 Seats and Restraints
Driver Seat with Power SeatControl, Power Lumbar,
and Manual Recline shown
D: Power Lumbar Adjustment
E: Power Seat Adjustment
F: Manual Recline Adjustment
On vehicles with power seats, the
controls are located on the outboard
side of the seats.
Adjust the power seat by moving the
control (B) forward or rearward, up
or down, or by pressing the top or
bottom of control (E). Adjust the seatback by moving the
control (C) forward or rearward.
See
Reclining Seatbacks
on
page 2‑5for more information.
Adjust the lumbar support by
using the control (D). See Lumbar
Adjustment
on page 2‑5for more
information.
Memory Seats
The vehicle may have a memory
seat allowing saved and recalled
seat settings. Controls (A) are
located on the outboard side of
the seat.
To save:
1. Adjust the driver seat, including the seatback recliner, and both
outside mirrors, to a comfortable
position.
2. Press and hold the MEM button and button 1 at the same time
until a beep indicates the
position is stored. A second seating and mirror
position can be programmed by
repeating the above steps and
pressing button 2.
To recall the memory positions, the
vehicle must be in P (Park). Press
and hold either button 1 or button 2
corresponding to the desired driving
position. The seat, outside mirrors
and pedals, if available move to the
stored position. Releasing the
button before the stored position is
reached cancels the recall.
Entry using the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter with the
remote recall feature on
automatically adjusts the seat and
mirrors. There is no adjustment
when the position has not been
changed by another seating
position.
When the remote recall feature is
on, the seat and mirror position will
be stored when the ignition is turned
to LOCK/OFF. It is stored according
to the RKE transmitter used to start
the vehicle.
Seats and Restraints 2-5
To stop recall movement of the RKE
remote recall feature, press one of
the power seat controls, memory
buttons, or power mirror buttons.
Memory Seat recall may stop if the
seat is blocked. Remove the
obstruction and then press the
memory button again. If the memory
function does not work properly, see
your dealer/retailer for service.
Easy Exit Seat
If the easy exit seat feature is on in
the Driver Information Center (DIC),
automatic adjustment occurs when
the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF
and the driver door is opened. The
driver seat moves back.
SeeVehicle Personalization
on
page 4‑36for more information.
Lumbar Adjustment
Power Lumbar
Seats with power lumbar have
controls located on the outboard
side of the seat. See Power Seat
Adjustment
on page 2‑3for more
information.
Adjust lumbar support by using the
rocker switch (D) on the outboard
side of the driver seat.
Release the switch when the
seatback reaches the desired level
of lumbar support.
Reclining Seatbacks
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
{WARNING
You can lose control of the
vehicle if you try to adjust a
manual driver's seat while the
vehicle is moving. The sudden
(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
movement could startle and
confuse you, or make you push a
pedal when you do not want to.
Adjust the driver's seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.
{WARNING
If either seatback is not locked, it
could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause
injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they are
locked.
Vehicles with manual reclining
seatbacks have a lever on the
outboard side of the seat. Lift the
lever and move the seatback to the
desired position, then release the
lever. The seatback should not
move when pushed or pulled.