Energy Conservation - GMC Terrain 2014 Owner's Manual

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32 highway mpg, or there's the available 3.6L V-6 that offers the most horsepower in its class, 301 hp with 24 mpg hwy.
innovations like Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and Direct Injection (DI) to make the most power and torque from every drop of fuel.
dirEct injEction For precise fuel distribution
and fast, efficient combustion, both Terrain engines
feature DI technology. Simply put, this system
moves the fuel closer to the point where it ignites
inside the engine—in the combustion chamber. By
injecting fuel at over 2000 psi, the air and fuel mix
Terrain offers two engines. The standard is the 2.4L I-4, and with front-wheel-drive models, it has an EPA-estimated
more completely. This helps the charge burn fast for
crisp throttle response and lean for efficiency at
cruise speeds. The result: The 2.4L I-4 Terrain with
automatic transmission features 32 hwy mpg,
3.6L V-6 models offer more power and an EPA-
estimated 24 highway mpg.
3 EPA estimated.
3.6l v-6 vvt di
(LFX)
HORSEPOWER: 301 hp @ 6500 rpm
TORQUE: 272 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
stabilitrak stabilitY control sYstEm To help you
stay in control when the road is loose, snowy, icy, wet or
uneven, StabiliTrak uses a network of vehicle sensors to
monitor how your Terrain is responding to your steering
and braking commands.
Eco-modE To help you optimize fuel consumption,
the 2.4L I-4 engine has an Eco-Mode button that,
when pressed, allows the engine to hold gears
and longer, with only a slight decrease in acceleration.
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E85 flEXfuEl capabilitY To give you more
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choices at the pump, both Terrain engines can be
equipped to use E85 ethanol fuel. This advanced
biofuel is a mixture of 85 percent ethanol, a mostly
renewable fuel that helps to reduce the need for
imported oil, and 15 percent unleaded regular gasoline.
4 When running on E85, Terrain 2.4L offers an EPA-estimated 15 mpg
city/22 mpg hwy and the 3.6L offers an EPA-estimated 13 mpg city/22
mpg hwy. E85 FlexFuel capability is not available in AZ, CA, CT, DE, MA,
MD, ME, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, VT and WA. E85 is a combination of 85%
ethanol and 15% gasoline. Visit afdc.energy.gov/afdc/fuels to see
if there is an E85 fuel station near you.
6-spEEd automatic witH ovErdrivE
acceleration from a stop and reduced highway rpm,
this advanced transmission has a wide ratio spread.
That means first gear is numerically "high" to let the
engine rev quickly into its power band, while sixth
gear is an overdrive ratio that is numerically "low" to
reduce engine rpm, saving fuel, reducing wear and
minimizing engine noise. The gear ratios between
low and high are appropriately spaced for strong,
consistent acceleration at almost any speed.
This efficiency comes from engineering
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2 EPA estimated, Terrain FWD.
automatic gradE braking
acceleration and reduce the need for the driver to
brake during a hill descent, the 6-speed automatic
with overdrive features Automatic Grade Braking.
This "smart" feature monitors braking, acceleration,
throttle position and even whether a trailer is
connected to the vehicle. Then it commands the
transmission to remain in a lower gear if the vehicle
is decelerating or coasting on a downgrade to help
you hold your desired speed and minimize the need
for additional braking.
oil lifE monitor For long life and durability,
changing your engine oil at the right time is
essential. GMC engineered the mystery out of
this essential service with the Oil Life Monitor. It
For brisk
calculates how much life your oil has left, based on
when and how you drive. Then it updates you with a
telltale on your Driver Information Center.
variablE valvE timing
(VVT) Standard in both
Terrain engines, this technology gives you the power
of a high-performance engine with the low-speed
response you need for situations such as trailering
or climbing steep inclines. VVT constantly monitors
and changes how the valves open and close to give
you optimum levels of torque across the entire
range of engine speeds.
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