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GMC Terrain 2026 manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
GMC Terrain 2026 Owner's Manual (323 pages)
Brand:
GMC
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 18 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
California Proposition 65 Warning
2
Introduction
3
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
About Driving the Vehicle
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
3
Instrument Panel Overview
5
Keys, Doors, and Windows
7
Keys and Locks
7
Keys
7
Remote Key
8
Remote Key Operation
8
Keys, Doors, and Windows
9
Remote Start
13
Door Locks
14
Power Door Locks
16
Delayed Locking
16
Automatic Door Locks
16
Lockout Protection
16
Safety Locks
17
Doors Liftgate
17
Manual Liftgate
18
Vehicle Security
21
Vehicle Alarm System
21
Immobilizer
22
Immobilizer Operation
22
Exterior Mirrors
23
Convex Mirrors
23
Power Mirrors
23
Folding Mirrors
23
Heated Mirrors
24
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
24
Interior Mirrors
24
Interior Rearview Mirrors
24
Manual Rearview Mirror
24
Rear Camera Mirror
24
Windows
26
Power Windows
26
Sun Visors
28
Roof Sunroof
28
Seats and Restraints
30
Head Restraints
31
Front Seats Seat Adjustment
32
Power Seat Adjustment
32
Reclining Seatbacks
33
Lumbar Adjustment
34
Memory Seats
35
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
37
Rear Seats
37
Rear Seat Reminder
37
Rear Seats
38
Heated Rear Seats
39
Seat Belts
40
Buckle to Drive
41
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
41
Lap-Shoulder Belt
43
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
46
Seat Belt Extender
46
Safety System Check
46
Seat Belt Care
47
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash
47
Airbag System
47
Where Are the Airbags
49
When Should an Airbag Inflate
50
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
51
How Does an Airbag Restrain
51
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
51
Passenger Sensing System
52
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
55
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
56
Airbag System Check
57
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
57
Child Restraints Older Children
57
Infants and Young Children
59
Child Restraint Systems
61
Where to Put the Restraint
63
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
64
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash
70
Securing Child Restraints (with the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
70
Securing Child Restraints (with the Seat Belt in the Front Seat)
72
Storage
75
Storage Compartments
75
Additional Storage Features
76
Roof Rack System
76
Instruments and Controls
78
Controls
79
Steering Wheel Adjustment
79
Heated Steering Wheel
79
Horn
79
Windshield Wiper/Washer
79
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
81
Compass
82
Clock
82
Power Outlets
82
Wireless Charging
83
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
85
Instrument Cluster
86
Speedometer
87
Odometer
87
Trip Odometer
87
Tachometer
87
Fuel Gauge
87
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge
88
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
89
Transmission Temperature Gauge
90
Seat Belt Reminders
90
Airbag Readiness Light
91
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
92
Charging System Light
92
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine Light)
93
Brake System Warning Light
94
Electric Parking Brake Light
95
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
95
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
95
All-Wheel-Drive Light
96
Hill Descent Control Light
96
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) Light
96
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
96
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Disabled Light
97
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
97
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
97
Traction off Light
97
Traction Control System (TCS)/ Electronic Stability Control Light
97
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) off Light
98
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
98
Driver Mode Control Light
98
Tire Pressure Light
99
Engine Oil Pressure Light
99
Low Fuel Warning Light
100
Auto Stop Indicator
100
Security Light
100
High-Beam on Light
101
Front Fog Light Indicator
101
Lights on Reminder
101
Cruise Control Light
101
Adaptive Cruise Control Light
101
Door Ajar Light
102
Information Displays
102
Driver Information Center (DIC)
102
Vehicle Status
103
Vehicle Messages
105
Engine Power Messages
106
Vehicle Speed Messages
106
Universal Remote System Programming
106
Universal Remote System
106
Universal Remote System Operation
109
Lighting
110
Exterior Lighting Headlight Controls
110
High-Beam Systems
111
Headlights off Reminder
112
Daytime Running Lights
112
Automatic Headlight System
113
Hazard Warning Flashers
113
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
114
Front Fog Lights
114
Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control
115
Dome Lights
115
Reading Lights
115
Lighting Features Entry Lighting
116
Exit Lighting
116
Ambient Lighting
116
Battery Power Protection
117
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
117
Infotainment System
118
Introduction
118
Overview
119
Steering Wheel Controls
120
Using the System
120
Software Updates
122
Radio AM-FM Radio
122
Satellite Radio
123
Radio Reception
124
Multi-Band Antenna
125
Audio Players
125
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
125
USB Port
125
Bluetooth Audio
125
Using the Navigation System
126
Maps
126
Navigation Symbols
127
Destination
127
Global Positioning System (GPS)
128
Vehicle Positioning
128
Problems with Route Guidance
129
Voice Recognition
129
Bluetooth (Overview)
131
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
132
Apple Carplay and Android Auto
135
Settings
137
Teen Driver
139
Trademarks and License Agreements
142
Climate Controls
145
Climate Control Systems
145
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
148
Air Vents
151
Maintenance
151
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
151
Driving and Operating
153
Driving Information Driver Behavior
154
Driving Environment
154
Vehicle Design
154
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
154
Distracted Driving
154
Defensive Driving
155
Impaired Driving
155
Control of a Vehicle
155
Braking
156
Steering
156
Off-Road Recovery
157
Loss of Control
157
Off-Road Driving
158
Driving on Wet Roads
158
Hill and Mountain Roads
159
Winter Driving
159
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
160
Vehicle Load Limits
161
Certification/Tire Label
163
Starting and Operating New Vehicle Break-In
164
Ignition Positions
165
Starting the Engine
166
Stop/Start System
167
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
168
Parking over Things that Burn
168
Active Fuel Management
168
Extended Parking
168
Engine Exhaust
169
Running the Vehicle While Parked
169
Automatic Transmission
169
Manual Mode
173
Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive
174
Electric Brake Boost
174
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
174
Electric Parking Brake
175
Brake Assist
176
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
176
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH)
177
Ride Control Systems Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
177
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
179
Driver Mode Control
179
Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control
181
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
189
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
190
Surround Vision System
191
Park Assist
192
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
194
Rear Pedestrian Alert
195
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
195
Assistance Systems for Driving
196
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
196
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
198
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
201
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
203
Blind Zone Steering Assist (BZSA)
205
Traffic Sign Assistant
206
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
207
Surround Vision Recorder
209
Top Tier Fuel
210
Recommended Fuel
210
Prohibited Fuels
210
Fuels in Foreign Countries
211
Fuel Additives
211
Filling the Tank
211
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
213
Trailer Towing General Towing Information
213
Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment
214
Vehicle Care
215
General Information
216
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
216
Accessories and Modifications
216
Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work
216
Hood
217
Engine Compartment Overview
219
Engine Oil
220
Engine Oil Life System
222
Automatic Transmission Fluid
222
Engine Air Filter Life System
223
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
223
Cooling System
224
Engine Overheating
227
Washer Fluid
228
Brakes
228
Troubleshooting
229
Brake Pad Life System
229
Brake Fluid
230
Battery - North America
231
All-Wheel Drive
232
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
232
Wiper Blade Replacement
232
Windshield Replacement
233
Gas Strut(S)
234
Headlight Aiming Front Headlight Aiming
235
Bulb Replacement LED Lighting
235
Electrical System Electrical System Overload
235
Headlight Wiring
236
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
236
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
237
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
241
Wheels and Tires Tires
244
All-Season Tires
245
Winter Tires
245
All-Terrain Tires
245
Tire Sidewall Labeling
245
Tire Designations
247
Tire Terminology and Definitions
248
Tire Pressure
249
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
250
Tire Pressure Monitor System
251
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
251
Tire Inspection
254
Tire Rotation
254
When It Is Time for New Tires
255
Buying New Tires
256
Different Size Tires and Wheels
257
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
258
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
259
Wheel Replacement
259
Tire Chains and Other Traction Devices
260
If a Tire Goes Flat
260
Tire Changing
261
Compact Spare Tire
266
Jump Starting Jump Starting - North America
267
Towing the Vehicle Transporting a Disabled Vehicle
269
Recreational Vehicle Towing
271
Appearance Care Exterior Care
273
Underbody Maintenance
276
Interior Care
277
Floor Mats
280
Service and Maintenance
281
Maintenance Schedule
282
Special Application Services
285
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
286
Maintenance Records
287
Technical Data
288
Vehicle Identification Number
288
Vehicle Data
289
Capacities and Specifications
289
Engine Specifications
290
Customer Information
292
Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure
292
Customer Information
293
California Warranty Information
294
Customer Assistance Offices
296
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
296
Online Account and Customer Support
296
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. Only)
297
Roadside Assistance Program
297
Scheduling Service Appointments
299
Courtesy Transportation Program
299
Additional Program Information
299
Collision Damage Repair
300
Publication Ordering Information
301
Reporting Safety Defects
302
Radio Frequency Statement
302
Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
302
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
302
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
303
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
303
Cybersecurity
303
Event Data Recorders
303
Onstar
304
Infotainment System
304
Onstar
305
Onstar Overview
305
Onstar Services
306
Warranty
307
Connected Services
310
Index
312
United States and Canada
323
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323
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