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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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Refer to your Owner Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators of the instrument cluster.
See In Brief in your Owner Manual.
Infotainment System/Navigation SystemF
StabiliTrak ButtonCenter Vent Open/Close Control
Accessory Power Outlet
Hazard Warning Flashers Button
Driver Information Center Controls
Climate Controls/ Heated Seat ButtonsF
Center Vent Open/Close Control
eco Button (4-cylinder models only)
Cruise Control On/Set
Traction Control Off
StabiliTrak/Traction Control Off
StabiliTrak/Traction Control Warning
Lights On
F Optional equipment
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Entering a Destination
1 . Press the DEST control button .
2 . Touch one of the Select Destination menu options to plan a route . If you know the
specific address, touch the Address Entry screen button .
3 . Enter the State/Province, City and Street name . Touch the List screen button to select the desired name from the gener-ated list for each entry .
4 . Enter the house number . Touch the DONE screen button .
5 . If the displayed address is correct, touch the GO screen button .
6 . Select the route preference and touch the Start Guidance screen button .
See your Infotainment System Owner Manual.
Navigation SystemF
Note: When the vehicle is moving, various on-screen functions are disabled to reduce driver distraction.
F Optional equipment
Controls
A. NAV Navigation
Press to view the vehicle’s current posi-tion on the map screen .
B. DEST Destination
Press to access the Route screen to enter a destination or plan a route .
C. RPT Repeat
Press to repeat the last voice guidance prompt .
To select various functions, touch the highlighted touch screen buttons in the on-screen menus or use the MENU/SEL knob .AC
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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 .