Automatic Transmission - GMC 2018 Terrain Owner's Manual

Automatic
Transmission
The shift switches are located on
the front shift console. The selected
gear position will illuminate red on
the shift switch, while all others will
be displayed in white. If the shift is
not immediate, as in very cold
conditions, the indicator on the shift
switch may blink until it is fully
engaged.
The transmission does not operate
when the vehicle is off.
If the vehicle is in ACC/
ACCESSORY, the transmission can
be shifted into P (Park).
If ENGINE START/STOP is pressed
twice while at a relatively high
speed, the engine will turn off and
the transmission will automatically
shift to N (Neutral). Once the vehicle
is stopped, P (Park) can be
selected.
P : This position locks the drive
wheels. Use P (Park) when starting
the engine because the vehicle
cannot move easily.
Warning
It is dangerous to get out of the
vehicle if the transmission is not
in P (Park) with the parking brake
set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the
engine is running. If the engine
has been left running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure the
vehicle will not move, even when
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Driving and Operating
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on fairly level ground, always set
the parking brake and place the
transmission into P (Park).
See Shifting Into Park 0 172 and
Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips 0 211.
This vehicle is equipped with an
electronic transmission. The
R (Reverse) and D (Drive) shift
switches are designed to prevent
inadvertent shifting out of P (Park)
unless the ignition is on, and the
brake pedal is pressed.
When the vehicle is stopped, press
ENGINE START/STOP to turn off
the vehicle. The transmission will
shift to P (Park) automatically.
The vehicle will not shift into
P (Park) if it is moving too fast. Stop
the vehicle and shift into P (Park).
To shift in and out of P (Park), see
Shifting Into Park 0 172 and Shifting
out of Park 0 173.
R : Use this gear to back up.
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