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Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important feat\
ures in your GMC Terrain. Some optional equipment described in this guide may not be \
included in your vehicle. More information can be found in your Owner’s Manual and at \
my.gmc.com/learn. For easy reference, keep this guide with your Owner’s Manual in your \
glove box
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2018 TERRAIN
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
Certain restrictions, precautions, and safety procedures apply to your v\
ehicle. Please read your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions.
Instrument Panel................2Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter.....................4Keyless Access System..........4Keyless (Pushbutton) Start .......5Auto Engine Stop/Start Operation ......................5Electronic Precision Shift Transmission...................6Electric Parking Brake ...........6Steering Wheel Adjustment.......7
Front Seats.....................7Rear Seats .....................8Wipers and Washers.............8Lighting........................9Universal Remote System ........9Climate Controls ...............10Driver Information Center ........11Audio Steering Wheel Controls....11Infotainment System ...........12Bluetooth System ..............14OnStar with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi....15
Wireless Charging..............15Vehicle Personalization .........15Driver Assistance Systems ......16Cruise Control .................18Traction Select System .........18Hill Descent Control ............19Tire Pressure Monitor...........19Power Programmable Liftgate ...19Roadside Assistance ...........20myGMC Mobile App.............20GMC Owner Center .............20
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Refer to your Owner’s Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators of the instrument cluster.
See In Brief in your Owner’s Manual.
Infotainment System Touch Screen
Driver Mode Control/Hill Descent Button/Lane Keep Assist ButtonF
USB ports/Auxiliary Input/Accessory Power Outlet
Infotainment System ControlsHazard Warning Flashers Button
Parking Assist/Automatic Parking Assist ButtonsF
Climate Controls
Passenger’s Heated/Vented Seat ButtonsF
Electronic Precision Shift Transmission Controls
Driver’s Heated/Vented Seat ButtonsF
Lights On Reminder
Antilock Brake System Warning
Low Tire Pressure
Power Steering Warning
Vehicle Ahead
StabiliTrak Off
2 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder
F Optional equipment
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KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
F Optional equipment
Starting the Engine
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button to start the engine. The green indicator on the button will illuminate.
Note: The transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition. If the transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter in the driver’s-side cupholder in the center console to enable the engine to start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
Stopping the Engine/Off
Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn off the engine.
Power will be available for 10 minutes to operate the audio system until\
the driver’s door is opened and to operate the windows and sunroofF until any door is opened.
Accessory Mode
With the engine off and the brake pedal NOT depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP
button to place the ignition system in the accessory mode. The amber ind\
icator on the button will illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
An automatic stop/start system has been integrated with the engine to he\
lp conserve fuel. While driving, when the brake pedal is applied and the vehicle is at a complet\
e stop, the automatic stop/start system may turn off the engine, depending on operating condit\
ions. When the engine is off, the tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP. Upon releasing the bra\
ke pedal or applying the accelerator pedal, the engine will restart. After parking the vehicle an\
d turning off the engine, the tachometer gauge will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart if:
• A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature.
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The transmission is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the curre\
nt settings.
• The Auto Stop time is greater than 2 minutes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
F Optional equipment
Fan Speed Control or Driver’s Temperature ControlF
A/C Air Conditioning Control Vent Mode
Fan Speed Control/Power On-OffF
AUTO Automatic OperationF
Recirculation Mode
Rear Window Defog/Heated Outside Mirrors Control
Floor Mode Bi-level Mode
SYNCF Link passenger’s temperature setting to driver’s temperature setting
Defrost Mode
Passenger’s Temperature ControlF Defog Mode
Automatic OperationF
Press AUTO.
Set the temperature.
The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air condi\
tioning and recirculation functions to maintain the set temperature. Allow time for the system to \
reach the desired tem-perature. If the functions are manually adjusted, full automatic operati\
on is canceled.
Auto DefogF and Auto Rear Window DefogF
Auto Defog and Auto Rear Defog automatically turn on when the engine is \
started.
Go to Settings > Vehicle > Climate and Air Quality to turn the Auto Defo\
g or Auto Rear Defog settings on or off.
See Climate Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
Dual Automatic Climate ControlsF shown