GMC TERRAIN 2019 User manual

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Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important features 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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2019 TERRAIN
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
Certain restrictions, precautions, and safety procedures apply to your vehicle.
Please read your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions.
Instrument Panel ..............2
Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter ...................4
Keyless Access System .........4
Keyless (Pushbutton) Start ......5
Auto Engine Stop/Start
Operation ....................5
Electronic Precision Shift
Transmission..................6
Electric Parking Brake..........6
Steering Wheel Adjustment .....7
Front Seats ...................7
Rear Seats ...................8
Wipers and Washers ...........8
Lighting ......................9
Universal Remote System.......9
Climate Controls .............10
Driver Information Center .....11
Audio Steering Wheel Controls 11
Infotainment System..........12
Bluetooth System ............14
4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot .........15
Wireless Charging ............15
Vehicle Personalization........15
Teen Driver ..................15
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 16
Cruise Control ...............18
Traction Select System ........18
Hill Descent Control ..........19
Tire Pressure Monitor .........19
Power Programmable Liftgate . 19
Roadside Assistance ..........20
myGMC Mobile App ..........20
GMC 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
Lever
Engine 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
Seat 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 Controls Hazard Warning
Flashers Button
Park Assist/
Automatic
Parking Assist
ButtonsF
Climate
Controls
Passenger’s
HeatedF/
Ventilated Seat
ButtonsF
Electronic
Precision Shift
Transmission
Controls
Driver’s
HeatedF/
Ventilated Seat
ButtonsF
Lights On Reminder
Antilock Brake
System Warning
Low Tire Pressure
Power Steering Warning
Vehicle Ahead
StabiliTrak Off
2
Passenger Seat Belt
Reminder
F Optional equipment

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The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors, ignition and liftgate without
removing the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter from your pocket or purse. The transmitter
must be within 3 feet of the door being unlocked or within 3 feet of the liftgate.
KEYLESS UNLOCKING
With the transmitter within range:
Press the lock button on the driver’s door handle to unlock the
driver’s door; press it again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors.
Press the lock button on a passenger door handle to unlock
all doors.
Press the touchpad on the liftgate handle to open the liftgate.
KEYLESS LOCKING
With the ignition o, the transmitter removed from the vehicle, and all doors closed:
Press the lock button on any door handle to lock all doors immediately.
If Passive Locking is turned on, all doors will lock automatically after a short delay.
Note: To change the keyless locking and unlocking settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote
Lock, Unlock, Start.
Lock
Press to lock all
doors.
Unlock
Press to unlock the
driver’s door. Press
again to unlock all
doors.
Power LiftgateF
Press twice to open or
close the liftgate. Press
once to stop power liftgate operation.
Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle.
The exterior lamps will ash and the horn
will sound.
Press and hold to activate the alarm. Press
again to cancel the alarm.
Note: To change the remote settings, go to
Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start.
Remote Vehicle StartF
Press and release the Lock button and
then immediately press and hold the but-
ton until the turn signal lamps ash to start
the engine from outside the vehicle. After
entering the vehicle, turn on the ignition.
• During a remote start, the engine will run
for 15 minutes. Repeat these steps to run
the engine for an additional 15 minutes.
A remote start can be extended once.
• Press and hold the button until
the parking lamps turn o to cancel a
remote start.
Remote Start Auto Heated/Ventilated
SeatsF:
Select the Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
or Remote Start Auto Cool Seats option in
the Vehicle Settings to have the heated or
ventilated seats turn on during a remote
start. The seat button indicators do not illu-
minate and the temperature performance
of the unoccupied seats may be reduced
during a remote start.
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.

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KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
F Optional equipment
The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.
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: If the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter
battery is weak, place the transmitter in the
driver-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 o 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 sunroofFuntil any door is opened.
ACCESSORY MODE
With the engine o and the brake pedal NOT depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP
button to place the ignition system in the accessory mode. The amber indicator 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 help conserve fuel.
While driving, when the brake pedal is applied and the vehicle is at a complete stop, the
automatic stop/start system may turn o the engine, depending on operating conditions.
When the engine is o, the tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP. Upon releasing the
brake pedal or applying the accelerator pedal, the engine will restart. After parking the
vehicle and turning o the engine, the tachometer gauge will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart
when the vehicle is stopped 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 current settings.
• The Auto Stop time is greater than 2 minutes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
ELECTRONIC PRECISION SHIFT TRANSMISSION
The Electronic Precision Shift transmission
control switches are located on the front
console. The selected gear position illuminates
in red on the switch. Bring the vehicle to a
complete stop before shifting the transmission.
Park – Press the Pbutton to shift to Park.
Reverse – Pull the R switch to shift to Reverse.
Neutral – Press the N button to shift to Neutral.
Drive – Pull the Dswitch to shift to Drive.
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT (MANUAL) MODE
Electronic Range Select Mode allows you to choose the top gear limit. It can be used to limit
the vehicle’s speed when driving on a downhill grade or towing a trailer.
1. Press the L (Low) button.
2. Press the + (plus) or – (minus) button to increase or decrease the gear range available.
The current gear is displayed on the Driver Information Center.
If vehicle speed is too high or low for the requested gear, the shift will not occur.
CAR WASH MODE
The Car Wash Mode enables the vehicle to remain in Neutral when using automatic car
washes. There are dierent procedures for when the driver remains in or exits the vehicle
and for vehicles equipped with a gasoline or diesel engine. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for
more information.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
To apply the parking brake, press the
Parking Brake button on the left side
of the instrument panel.
To release the parking brake, turn on the
ignition, press the brake pedal, and then
press the button.
Note: The parking brake will release
automatically if the vehicle is running, placed
into gear and an attempt is made to drive.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
FRONT SEATS
F Optional equipment
With the vehicle parked, push down the lever under the steering column to 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 1or 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 pro-
grammed to be recalled automatically.
To set Seat Entry Memory and Seat Exit
Memory, go to Settings > Vehicle > Seating
Position.
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 seatback.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.
BA C
D

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REAR WIPER
Turn the end of the lever.
OFF
INT Intermittent
Wipes
ON
Rear Washer
Fluid
Push the lever away
from you to spray
washer uid on the
rear window.
RECLINE THE REAR SEAT
Pull the lever (A) on the top of the seatback
and move the seatback to the desired posi-
tion. Release the lever.
FOLD THE REAR SEATBACK
1. Press the button on the head restraint.
It will fold automatically.
2. Pull the lever (A) on the top of the seatback
and fold the seatback forward. A tab near
the lever is visible when the seatback is
unlatched.
3. To fold the seatback from the cargo area,
pull the top leverF(B) (passenger’s side
seat) or bottom leverF(C) (driver’s side
seat) located on the passenger’s side of the
rear cargo area.
REAR SEAT REMINDER
A Rear Seat Reminder message may display on
the Driver Information Center when the vehicle
is turned o. Check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle. The system does not actually
detect objects in the rear seat; instead, under certain conditions, it detects when a rear door
is opened and closed during a trip, indicating that there may be something in the rear seat.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.
REAR SEATS
WIPERS AND WASHERS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Raise or lower the wiper lever.
HI Fast Wipes
LO Slow Wipes
INT Intermittent Wipes
Rotate the band up
for more frequent
wipes or down for less
frequent wipes.
OFF
1x Single Wipe
Washer Fluid
Pull the lever toward you to spray washer
uid on the windshield.
F Optional equipment
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
B
C
A

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LIGHTING
UNIVERSAL REMOTE SYSTEM
F
EXTERIOR LAMP CONTROL
Rotate the knob on the left side of the instru-
ment panel to activate the exterior lamps.
O/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 o.
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING
Instrument Panel Illumination
Press and release the knob to extend it.
Turn the knob to adjust the instrument panel
lighting.
INTELLIBEAM SYSTEMF
The IntelliBeam system automatically turns the
high-beam headlamps on/o based on trac
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 o.
Note: IntelliBeam activates the high-beam headlamps only when driving over 25 mph. The
IntelliBeam system is turned o 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 www.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
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 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, full automatic operation is
canceled.
AUTO DEFOGFAND 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 o.
See Climate Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
Dual Automatic Climate Controls
F
shown