2012 GMC TERRAIN fuel

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
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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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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.

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Automatic Transmission Features
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode
The Electronic Range Select mode allows
the driver to manually select the range of
gear positions. This feature can be used
to limit the top gear while towing or to
downshift when driving on a downhill
grade to provide engine braking. ERS
is not designed to provide sportier
performance or to be used to shift
gears similar to a manual transmission.
• Move the shift lever to the Manual (M)
position.
• Press the +/–button (B) on the shift
lever to increase/decrease the gear
range available. All gears below the
selected gear will be available to use.
If vehicle speed is too high or too low for
the requested gear, the shift will not occur.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
StabiliTrak®/Traction Control Systems
Fuel Economy (eco) Mode
The Fuel Economy (eco) mode (on
4-cylinder models only) can improve the
vehicle’s fuel economy by changing the
transmission shift points and making sev -
eral other fuel-saving adjustments. When
eco mode is engaged, transmission shifts
may be more noticeable and more noise
and vibration at idle may be experienced.
• Press the eco button (A) by the shift
lever to turn the eco mode on or off.
The eco light will illuminate on the
instrument cluster when active.
AB
Turning the Systems Off/On
• To turn off traction control, press the
StabiliTrak/Traction Controlbutton.
TheTraction Control Offlight will
illuminate. Turn off traction control if the
vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle
is required.
• To turn off both traction control and
StabiliTrak, press and hold the button.
The Traction Control Off/
StabiliTrak Offlight will illuminate.
• Press the button again to turn on both
systems.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
The traction control system limits wheel-
spin and the StabiliTrak stability control
system assists with directional control of
the vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
Both systems turn on automatically every
time the vehicle is started.

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The Low Tire Pressurewarning light illuminates on the instrument cluster when a
significant reduction in pressure occurs in one or more of the vehicle’s tires. It will remain
on until the tire pressure is corrected. Current tire pressures can be displayed using
the Driver Information Center. Proper tire pressures are listed on the Tire and Loading
Information label, located below the driver’s door latch.
Tire pressure is affected by cold weather and distance driven. If the low tire pressure warn-
ing light illuminates and then turns off as the vehicle is driven in cooler temperatures, check
for the proper tire pressures. Maintaining tire pressures also is important for fuel economy.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.
Tire Pressure Monitor
The roof rack cross rails can be secured in four positions along the roof rack side rails.
When adjusting the cross rails, slide each cross rail slightly back and forth until the lock
pins fully engage the holes. An audible click will be heard.
To help reduce wind noise when not in use, move the front cross rail to the forwardmost
position and the rear cross rail to the rearwardmost position.
See Storage in your Owner Manual.
Roof Rack Cross Rails (optional)
The Oil Life System calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays Change
Engine Oil Soon on the Driver Information Center when it’s necessary to change the engine
oil and filter. The Oil Life System should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System:
1. Turn the ignition to the On position, but do not start the engine.
2. Press the MENUbutton to display the Vehicle Information menu.
3. Press the up or down arrow to view Remaining Oil Life.
4. Press and hold the SET/CLRbutton until 100% is displayed.
5. Turn off the ignition.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.
Engine Oil Life System
• To open the fuel door, press the center of the rear edge of the door. It will pop out
slightly. Pull the door open.
• When tightening the fuel cap after refueling, turn it clockwise until it clicks. If the cap is
not properly installed, the Check Enginelight will illuminate on the instrument cluster.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
If a rear window is open, there may be a buffeting wind noise inside the vehicle. Opening
a front window slightly when a rear window is open will prevent this noise from occurring.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
Wind Noise
Refueling the Vehicle

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Roadside Assistance
1-800-GMC-8782 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
(1-800-462-8782)
As the owner of a new GMC, your vehicle is automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside
Assistance program for 5 years/100,000 miles at no expense to you. This value-added
service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the
open road.
GMC’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by a team of technically trained
advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to provide minor repair
information or make arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest GMC dealer.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar
If you have a current OnStar subscription, press the OnStar button and the vehicle will
send your current GPS location to an OnStar Advisor who will speak to you, assess your
problem, contact Roadside Assistance and relay your exact location so you will get the
help you need.
GMC Owner Center
The GMC Owner Center, a complimentary service for GMC owners, is a one-stop
resource designed to enhance your GMC ownership experience. Exclusive member
benefits include online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual
and special privileges.
Sign up today at www.gmownercenter.com/gmc.
Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner Manual for
complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on the latest information available at the time of
printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2011 by General Motors. All rights reserved.
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myGMC and OnStar® Mobile Apps
The myGMC and OnStar mobile apps connect owners to a variety of
vehicle information and services, such as a searchable Owner Manual,
real-time fuel information and Roadside Assistance, as well as enable
users to perform Remote Keyless Entry transmitter commands, including
locking and unlocking the doors and starting the vehicle.
An active OnStar account is required to use the OnStar mobile app. Visit OnStar.com
for more information. Download the mobile apps from your iPhone
®or Android™ device’s
app store.