2021 GMC TERRAIN Get To Know Guide

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LIGHTING
UNIVERSAL REMOTE SYSTEMF
EXTERIOR LAMP CONTROL
Rotate the knob on the left side of the instru-ment panel to activate the exterior lamps.
Off/On
AUTO
Automatically activates the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) or the headlamps and other exterior lamps depending on outside light conditions.
Parking Lamps
Headlamps
Fog LampsF
Press the button to turn the fog lamps on or off.
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING
Instrument Panel Illumination
Press and release the knob to extend it. Turn the knob to adjust the instrument panel lighting.
INTELLIBEAM SYSTEM
The IntelliBeam system automatically turns the high-beam headlamps on/off based on traffic conditions. A green indicator displays on the instrument cluster when the system is on; a blue indicator displays when the high-beam headlamps are on.
Press the button on the turn signal lever with the exterior lamp control in the AUTO or Headlamps position to turn the IntelliBeam system on or off.
Note: IntelliBeam activates the high-beam headlamps only when driving over 25 mph. The IntelliBeam system is turned off if the fog lamps are on.See Lighting in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment
The Universal Remote System on the overhead console enables your vehicle to control 3 dif-ferent devices, ranging from garage doors and gates to home lighting. Go to homelink.com for detailed videos and instructions on how to program the Universal Remote System. For additional
assistance, call 1-800-355-3515.
See Instruments and Controls 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 Synchronize 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 conditioning and
recirculation functions to maintain the set temperature. Allow time for the system to reach the desired temperature. If the functions are manually adjusted, the Auto indicator turns off and automatic operation for that function 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 Defog and Auto Rear Defog settings on or off.
See Climate Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
Dual Automatic Climate ControlsF shown

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DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER
AUDIO STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle system information and warning messages.
Use the controls on the right side of the steering wheel to view the Trip, Vehicle and Eco menus (base DIC) or the Home, Info (includes trip and fuel information), Audio, Navigation, Phone and Options menus (midlevel and uplevel DICF).
DIC CONTROLS
Press the or button to move between the display zones. Press the button to go back to the previous menu.
Press the or button to scroll through the menus.
Press the button to open a menu, or select or reset an item.
SELECT INFO PAGESF
1. Use the controls to display the Options menu. Press .
2. Scroll to display Info Pages. Press (midlevel DIC) or (uplevel DIC) to view the items.
3. Press or to scroll through the list of items.
4. Press to select or deselect an item to display in the Info menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
Push to Talk
Press to answer an incoming call or to use natural voice recognition with the Bluetooth or OnStar® system.
Press and hold to activate phone voice recog-nition (Bluetooth Voice Recognition/Siri® Eyes Free) with a paired, compatible phone.
End Call/Mute
Press to end or decline a call.
Press to mute/unmute the vehicle speakers.
Volume (behind right side of steering wheel)
Press the top or bottom button to adjust the volume.
Next/Previous Favorite Station (behind left side of steering wheel)
Press the top or bottom button to go to the next or previous favorite radio station or track.
F Optional equipment
See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.
Next/Previous Favorite Station button shown. Volume button is located behind the right side of the steering wheel.
Uplevel DICF shown

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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
F Optional equipment
Uplevel radio with 8-inch diagonal screenF shown
The infotainment system uses a Bluetooth or USB connection to link to a compatible device, such as a smartphone, cell phone, USB flash drive or portable audio player/iPod®, and offers hands-free voice control. You can use simple gestures on the touch screen, such as tap, drag and swipe, to interact with the system. For assistance, call 1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767) or go to my.gmc.com/how-to-suppor t.
MANAGING HOME PAGE ICONS
The Home page icons can be arranged in any order.
1. Press the Home button.
2. To enter edit mode, touch and hold the Home page icon to move.
3. Continue holding the icon and drag it to the desired position, and then release.
Power/ Volume
Applications Tray: Shortcuts to applications
Additional Pages: Swipe to view additional pages of applications (if available)
ApplicationsF: Touch an icon to open an application
TUNE/MENU Turn the knob to tune radio stations and highlight items/press to open and select items
Home page
BACK Return to previous menu
Previous radio station or track
Next radio station or track
Read your Owner’s Manual for important information about using the infotainment system while driving.

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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
SETTING THE TIME
1. Select Settings on the Home page.
2. Select System tab > Time/Date.
3. Select Set Time.
4. Touch the arrows to adjust the hours and minutes.
5. Press the BACK button to exit the menu.
Turn on Automatic Time and Date to have the time updated automatically as the system obtains information from the cellular network.
STORING FAVORITES
Radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or SiriusXMF) can be stored in any order.
1. Display the desired radio station.
2. Select the desired page of favorite screen buttons.
3. Touch and hold one of the favorite screen buttons until a beep is heard.
Note: To change the number of favorites displayed, go to Settings > System > Favorites.
NATURAL VOICE RECOGNITIONF
Control the music source and make phone calls hands-free (after pairing your Bluetooth-enabled phone) using the natural voice recognition system.
1. Press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel.
2. The radio will play a prompt.
3. After the prompt, say what you want it to do using natural speech.
Examples: “Call Dave” or “Tune to 99.5 FM.” Say “Help” for assistance.
IN-VEHICLE APPSF
In-vehicle apps offering entertainment, news, weather, travel information and more, includ-ing Amazon Alexa Built-In, are available on the infotainment screen or can be down-loaded through the Apps icon. Downloading and using the apps requires internet connec-tivity, and may require a data plan, accessed through the vehicle’s available 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot, if active, or a mobile hotspot. Go to onstar.com for data plan information.
PORTABLE AUDIO DEVICES
The front USB ports are for data and charging. Other USB ports are for charging only.
Connect an iPod®, iPhone®, MP3 Player, or a USB flash drive to a USB port. Search for music on-screen or by voice commands.
With a portable device connected, touch Audio, and then touch More, if necessary, to select the USB device.
F Optional equipmentSee Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.

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BLUETOOTH® SYSTEM
Read your Owner’s Manual for important information about using the Bluetooth system while driving.
Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device in the vehicle, it must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. The vehicle must be stopped to pair a device. Not all devices will support all functions. Visit my.gmc.com/how-to-suppor t for more information.
PAIR A PHONE
1. To use voice recognition, press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel; after the beep, say “Pair Phone.”
To use the infotainment screen, select the Phone icon > Connect Phones > Add Phone.
2. Start the pairing process on your phone. From your phone’s Bluetooth settings, select the name shown on the infotainment screen.
3. Confirm the codes that appear on the infotainment screen and the phone.
4. When pairing is complete, the phone screen is displayed. Your phone book may be down-loaded depending on the phone.
SECONDARY PHONE
A secondary phone can be paired to the Bluetooth system. The system connects to the phone that is set to First to Connect. The secondary phone can only receive calls.
To set the first and secondary phones, select the Phone icon > Phones > Information.
See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
APPLE CARPLAY AND ANDROID AUTO
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto capability is available through a compatible smartphone using the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto icon on the Home page.
1. Download the Android Auto app to your compatible smartphone from the Google Play Store. No app is required for Apple CarPlay.
2. There are two ways to set up device projection:
• Wireless Connection – Connect your smartphone by pairing it to the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. Turn on wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in your phone’s settings.
• Wired Connection – Connect your smartphone to a USB data port using the USB cable provided with your phone. Aftermarket USB cables may not work.
3. Follow the instructions on the infotainment system and the smartphone.
4. The Apple CarPlay or Android Auto icon will illuminate when connected. Touch the icon to have your apps displayed.
To automatically launch Apple CarPlay or Android Auto when a Bluetooth-paired phone is connected, select Phone icon > Phones > Information. Turn Apple CarPlay or Android Auto on or off.
To exit Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, press the Home button. To return to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, press and hold the Home button.
See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.

15F Optional equipment
WIRELESS CHARGINGF
VEHICLE CUSTOMIZATION
The wireless charging pocket for charging smartphones is located in front of the center console armrest. To check smartphone com-patibility, visit my.gmc.com/how-to-suppor t See your phone retailer for required phone accessories or charging adapters.
1. The vehicle must be On, or Retained Accessory Power must be active.
2. Remove all objects from the charging pocket.
3. Place the smartphone facing rearward in the pocket.
4. The charging symbol will display on the infotainment screen when charging.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
Some vehicle features can be turned on/off or customized using the Settings menus and the infotainment screen icons. The Settings menus include System, Apps, and Vehicle.
1. Select Settings on the Home screen.
2. Select the desired menu tab.
3. Select the desired feature and setting.
4. Press BACK to exit each menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
4G LTE WI-FI® HOTSPOT
TEEN DRIVER
With the vehicle’s available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, up to 7 devices (smartphones, tablets and laptops) can be connected to high-speed internet. For more information on use and system limitations, visit my.gmc.com/ how-to-suppor t.
To retrieve the name and password for the hotspot, select the Wi-Fi Hotspot icon on the Home page or go to Settings > System > Wi-Fi Hotspot.
See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.
Teen Driver allows multiple keys to be registered for beginning drivers. When active, the system automatically activates certain safety systems, allows setting of some features, and limits the use of others. An in-vehicle Report Card records vehicle data about driving behav-ior. When the vehicle is started with a registered key, a Driver Information Center message displays that Teen Driver is active.
To create a Personal Identification Number, register a key, change Teen Driver settings, or access the Report Card, go to Settings > Vehicle tab > Teen Driver.
See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.

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Safety or driver assistance features are not a substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Read your Owner’s Manual for important feature limitations and information.
SAFET Y ALERT SEATF – The driver’s seat pulses — left side, right side or simultaneously — to alert the driver of the direction of potential hazards.
Audible alerts or seat pulsing alerts may be selected. To change the alert settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Alert Type.
FORWARD COLLISION ALERT – The Vehicle Ahead Indicator is green when a vehicle is detected ahead that you’re following and is amber when following a vehicle ahead much too closely. When approaching a vehicle directly ahead too rapidly, a red alert flashes on the windshield and rapid beeps sound or the Safety Alert SeatF pulses (if selected).
Press the Forward Collision Alert button on the steering wheel to set the alert timing to Far, Medium, or Near. This is also the Adaptive Cruise ControlF following gap setting.
FOLLOWING DISTANCE INDICATOR – The following distance to the vehicle ahead is indicat-ed in seconds under the Info menu on the Driver Information Center. If no vehicle is detected ahead, dashes are displayed.
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING – In detected potential imminent collision situations with vehicles being followed directly ahead, the system can provide alerts and enhance driver hard braking or automatically apply hard emergency braking, if you have not already done so, to help reduce the severity or help avoid collisions at very low speeds. The system works at speeds below 50 mph.
To set Automatic Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Alert to Alert and Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Forward Collision System.
L ANE KEEP ASSIST WITH L ANE DEPARTURE WARNING – The system may help you avoid collisions due to unintentional lane departures. The Lane Keep Assist Indicator is green if the system is available to assist. If the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction, the system may assist by
gently turning the steering wheel and displaying an amber . If active driver steering is not detected, the amber may flash and beeps may sound or the Safety Alert SeatF may pulse (if selected) on the side of the departure direction as the lane marking is crossed. The Lane Keep Assist system does not continuously steer the vehicle; the driver needs to steer and be in complete control of the vehicle.
To turn on or off, press the Lane Keep Assist button on the center console.
FRONT PEDESTRIAN BR AKING – During daytime driving, the system can detect
pedestrians directly ahead and displays an amber indicator. When approaching a detected pedestrian too quickly, a red alert flashes on the windshield and rapid beeps sound or the Safety Alert SeatF pulses (if selected). The system may automatically provide hard emergency braking or enhance the driver’s hard braking. The system works at speeds below 50 mph. Nighttime and low visibility performance is limited.
To set to Alert and Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Front Pedestrian Detection.
L ANE CHANGE ALERT WITH SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERTF – While driving, the
system displays a warning symbol on the left or right side mirror when a vehicle is detected in that side blind zone area or rapidly approaching that area. The warning symbol flashes if a turn signal is activated when a vehicle has been detected on the same side.
To turn on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Lane Change Alert.
F Optional equipment
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS