Battery; Vehicle Storage; All-Wheel Drive - Transfer Case; Starter Switch Check - GMC 2014 Terrain Owner's Manual

If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces,
the paint finish can be
damaged. Be careful not to
spill brake fluid on the
vehicle. If you do, wash it off
immediately.
Refer to the replacement number on
the original battery label when a
new battery is needed.
Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful. See
for tips on working
around a battery without
getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the
black, negative ( ) cable from the
battery to keep the battery from
running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the
black, negative ( ) cable from the
battery or use a battery trickle
charger.
Under normal driving conditions,
transfer case fluid does not require
changing or checking unless there
is a fluid leak or unusual noise.
If required, have the transfer case
serviced by your dealer.
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be
sure there is enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Apply both the parking brake
and the regular brake.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off
the engine immediately if it
starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each
gear. The vehicle should start
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).