Shifting Out Of Park; Parking Over Things That Burn; Extended Parking; Engine Exhaust - GMC Terrain 2022 Owner's Manual

GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-
15231009) - 2022 - CRC - 5/25/21
196 Driving and Operating
On certain steep grades, the transmission
will automatically set the parking brake to
prevent torque lock.
If torque lock does occur, the vehicle may
need to be pushed uphill by another vehicle
to relieve the parking pawl pressure, so you
can shift out of P (Park).

Shifting out of Park

This vehicle is equipped with an electronic
transmission
To shift out of P (Park):
1. Ensure the engine is running.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Press or pull the desired shift switch on
the center stack. For N (Neutral) press
and hold the N (Neutral) switch until the
N indicator illuminates red.
4. The P indicator will turn white and the
gear indicator will turn red when the
vehicle is no longer in P (Park).
If the vehicle cannot shift from P (Park), a
Driver Information Center (DIC) message
may be displayed. Check that the ignition is
on, the engine is running, and the brake
pedal is applied when you are attempting to
shift out of P (Park). If all of these are met
but the vehicle will not shift out of P (Park),
see your dealer for service.

Parking over Things That Burn

Warning
Things that can burn could touch hot
exhaust parts under the vehicle and
ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves,
dry grass, or other things that can burn.

Extended Parking

It is best not to park with the vehicle
running. If the vehicle is left running, be
sure it will not move and there is adequate
ventilation.
See Shifting Into Park 0 195 and

Engine Exhaust 0 196.

If the vehicle is left parked and running with
the RKE transmitter outside the vehicle, it
will continue to run for up to 15 minutes.
If the vehicle is left parked and running with
the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle, it will
continue to run for up to 30 minutes.
The vehicle could turn off sooner if it is
parked on a hill, due to lack of
available fuel.
The timer will reset if the vehicle is taken
out of P (Park) while it is running.
Engine Exhaust
Warning
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide
(CO), which cannot be seen or smelled.
Exposure to CO can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
Exhaust may enter the vehicle if:
The vehicle idles in areas with poor
ventilation (parking garages, tunnels,
deep snow that may block underbody
airflow or tail pipes).
The exhaust smells or sounds strange
or different.
The exhaust system leaks due to
corrosion or damage.
The vehicle exhaust system has been
modified, damaged, or improperly
repaired.
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