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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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Turn Signal Lever/IntelliBeam ButtonF
Driver Information Center
Steering Wheel Adjustment Lever
Audio Next-Previous Favorite Station Controls (behind steering wheel)
Windshield Wipers LeverEngine Start-Stop Button
Cruise Control/Forward Collision AlertF/Heated Steering WheelF Buttons
Power Mirror/Window Controls
Power Liftgate ControlF
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Audio Volume Controls (behind steering wheel)
Driver Information Center Controls/Voice Recognition Buttons
Memory Seat ButtonsF
Exterior-Interior Lamp Controls/ Electric Parking Brake Switch
Check Engine
Engine Oil Pressure
Lane Keep Assist Warning
Airbag Readiness
Cruise Control Set
Service Electric Parking Brake
Traction Control/StabiliTrak Active
Charging System
Security
Safety Belt Reminder
Brake System Warning
Electric Parking Brake
IntelliBeam Lighting
Symbols
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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
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STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
FRONT SEATS
F Optional equipment
With the vehicle parked, push down the lever under the steering column t\
o adjust the steering wheel. The steering wheel can be moved up or down and in or out. Pull up\
the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
Power Seat AdjustmentsF
A. Seat Adjustment
Move the horizontal control to move the seat forward or rearward and to tilt, raise or lower the seat.
B. Seatback Recline Adjustment
Move the top of the vertical control to recline or raise the seatback.
C. Lumbar Support Adjustment
Press and hold the rear control to adjust the lumbar support.
Set Memory Seat PositionsF
With the ignition On or in Accessory mode:
1. Adjust the seat and power outside mirrors to the desired positions.
2. Press and release the SET button on the driver’s door. A beep will sound.
3. Immediately press and hold button 1 or 2 until two beeps sound.
To store a seat position for when exiting the vehicle, repeat these steps using the Exit button.
Recall Memory Seat PositionsF
Press and hold button 1, 2 or Exit until the seat and mirrors reach the set position.
The memory/exit positions can be programmed to be recalled automatically.
To set Auto Memory Recall or Easy Exit Options, go to Settings > Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seatback
1. Lower the head restraint and move the seat as far back as possible.
2. Lift the recline lever (D) and fold the seatback forward.
To raise the seatback, lift the recline lever and fully raise the seatba\
ck.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.
BAC
D
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Open/Close the Power Liftgate
Press the Power Liftgate button twice on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Press the Liftgate knob on the driver’s door.
Press the touchpad on the liftgate handle to open the liftgate.
Press the button next to the pull handle to close the liftgate.
Programming the Liftgate Height1. Turn the Liftgate knob to the 3/4 mode position.
2. Open the liftgate. Adjust it manually to the desired height.
3. To save the setting, press and hold the
button next to the pull handle until a beep sounds.
4. In the 3/4 mode position, the power liftgate will open to the programmed height.
Hands-Free OperationF
To open or close the liftgate hands-free, kick your foot straight under \
the rear bumper, just left of the license plate. The RKE transmitter must be within 3 feet of the l\
iftgate.
POWER PROGRAMMABLE LIFTGATEF
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
HILL DESCENT CONTROL
Hill Descent Control sets and maintains vehicle speed from 2–14 mph w\
hile descending a very steep incline in a forward or reverse gear.
Press the Hill Descent Control button on the center console. Vehicle speed must be below 31 mph to turn on the system.
Increase or decrease speed by applying the accelerator or brake pedal or\
use the Cruise Control +/– buttons on the steering wheel. The adjusted speed becomes\
the new set speed. The symbol flashes on the instrument cluster when the system is actively a\
pplying the brakes to maintain vehicle speed.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment
The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates wh\
en one or more of the vehicle’s tires is significantly underinflated. Fill the tire\
s to the proper tire pressures listed on the Tire and Loading Information label located below the driver’s doo\
r latch. Current tire pressures can be viewed in the Driver Information Center.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner’s Manual.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.