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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.www.gmc.com
2016 Terrain
Getting to Know Your
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Remote Keyless EntryTransmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel . . . .4Driver’s Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . .5Rear Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . .6Exterior/Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . .6Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Power Programmable Liftgate . . . .7Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Bluetooth System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Audio Steering Wheel Controls .10
GMC IntelliLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11OnStar® with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi 12Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Driver Information Center . . . . . .15Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . . .15Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . .16Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Automatic TransmissionFeatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17StabiliTrak/TractionControl Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . . .18Passenger Presence System . . . . .18Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Wind Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Roof Rack Cross Rails . . . . . . . . . . . .19Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . .19Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . .19Refueling the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .19Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20myGMC and OnStarMobile Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20GMC Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
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The driver assistance systems use advanced technologies to help avoid collisions by
providing visual and audible alerts under some imminent collision conditions .
Lane Departure WarningF – When cross-ing a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction, the Lane Departure Warning indicator flashes on top of the instrument panel and beeps sound .
Press the Lane Departure Warning button on the left side of the steering wheel to turn the system on or off .
Forward Collision AlertF – The Vehicle Ahead indicator will illuminate in green on top of the instrument panel when a vehicle is detected . If your vehicle approaches another vehicle too rapidly, the Collision Alert warning flashes and high-pitched beeps sound .
Press the Collision Alert button on the left side of the steering wheel to set the alert timing to Far, Medium, Near, or Off . The setting is displayed in the Driver Information Center .
Side Blind Zone AlertF – While driving, the Side Blind Zone Alert displays a warning sym-bol on the left or right side mirror when a vehicle is detected in that side blind zone area . The warning symbol flashes if a turn signal is activated when a vehicle has been detected.
To turn the system on or off, go to the Configuration menu > Vehicle Settings > Collision/Detection Systems > Side Blind Zone Alert.
Rear Cross Traffic AlertF – Warns of traffic coming in either direction behind the vehicle when in Reverse by displaying a visual alert on the Rear Vision Camera display and sound-ing beeps on the side of the detected vehicle .
To turn the system on or off, go to the Configuration menu > Vehicle Settings > Collision/Detection Systems > Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
Rear Parking Assist – When the vehicle is in Reverse, detected objects are indicated by audible beeps . The interval between beeps becomes shorter as the vehicle gets closer to an object . The system only operates at speeds less than 5 mph .
To turn the system on or off, go to the Configuration menu > Vehicle Settings > Collision/Detection Systems > Park Assist.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
F Optional equipment
Driver Assistance SystemsF
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Passenger Presence System
The passenger’s frontal airbag On indicator located on the overhead console may illuminate if an object, such as a handbag, briefcase, notebook computer or other electronic device, is on the unoccupied front seat . If this is not desired, remove the object from the seat .
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual.
Accessory Power Outlets
There are four accessory power outlets in the vehicle — located below the audio system, inside the center console, on the rear of the center console, and in the rear cargo area . All of the outlets except the rear cargo area outlet are not powered when the vehicle is off to avoid draining the battery . Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use .
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, hold down the regular brake pedal; then push down the
parking brake pedal .
To release the parking brake, hold down the regular brake pedal; then push down the parking brake pedal until you feel the pedal release .
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
StabiliTrak®/Traction Control Systems
Turning the Systems Off/On
Traction control should be turned off if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle is required .
Press the StabiliTrak/Traction Control button . The Traction Control Off light will illuminate in the instru-ment cluster . Press the button again to turn on the system .
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
The traction control system limits wheelspin 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 .