2018 GMC TERRAIN parking brake

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$GMC TERRAIN 2018 Get To Know Guide 1 Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important feat\ ures in your GMC Terrain. Some optional equipment described in this guide may not be \ included in your vehicle. More inform$

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GMC TERRAIN 2018 Get To Know Guide 2
Turn Signal Lever/IntelliBeam ButtonF
Driver Information Center
Steering Wheel Adjustment Lever
Audio Next-Previous Favorite Station Controls (behind steering wheel)
Windshield Wipers LeverEngine S

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GMC TERRAIN 2018 Get To Know Guide 3
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

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GMC TERRAIN 2018 Get To Know Guide 5
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

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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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GMC TERRAIN 2018 Get To Know Guide 6
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
ELECTRONIC PRECISION SHIFT TRANSMISSION
The Electronic Precision Shift transmission
control switches are located on the front console. The selected gear position illuminate

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$GMC TERRAIN 2018 Get To Know Guide 17 DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS FrontF and Rear Vision Camera When the vehicle is in Reverse, a view of the area behind the vehicle di\ splays on the infotainment screen. After shifting from Reverse to D$

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DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
FrontF and Rear Vision Camera
When the vehicle is in Reverse, a view of the area behind the vehicle di\
splays on the infotainment screen. After shifting from Reverse to Drive, a view of the area in fron\
t of the vehicle displays. Vehicle speed must be below 5 mph.
Touch the Front or Rear Camera button on the camera screen to display either view.
Touch the Guidance Lines button on the camera screen to turn the guidelines on or off.
Surround VisionF
The Surround Vision system displays a bird’s-eye view of the area surrounding the vehicle on the infotainment screen when the vehicle is in Reverse or Drive below 5 mph.
FrontF and RearF Parking Assist
During low-speed parking maneuvers, the system provides “distance to closest object” information on the Driver Information Center, the Safety Alert Seat pulses or a beep sounds (if selected). When an object is very close, the Safety Alert Seat pulses 5 times or beeps sound (if selected).
Rear Cross Traffic AlertF
When the vehicle is in Reverse, the system warns of traffic coming in either direction by displaying a red alert on the infotain-ment screen and pulsing the left or right side of the Safety Alert Seat or sounding beeps (if selected).
To turn only Rear Cross Traffic Alert on or off, go to Settings > Vehi\
cle > Collision/Detection Systems > Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
To turn Front and Rear Parking Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert on \
or off, press the Parking Assist button on the center console.
Automatic Parking AssistF
Automatic Parking Assist steers the vehicle to help park in parallel and\
perpendicular spaces. You must still shift gears and control the brakes and accelerator.
1. Press the Automatic Parking Assist button on the center console. A beep sounds and a parking assist display is shown on the infotainment screen. The system w\
ill begin searching for a large enough parking space.
2. Once a space is found, shift the vehicle into Reverse to engage automati\
c steering.
3. Remove your hands from the steering wheel and accelerate or brake as req\
uired. Directions are displayed on the infotainment screen. Parking Complete is displayed \
and a beep sounds when the parking maneuver is complete.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment

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