GMC TERRAIN 2018, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ain Terrain Denali Terrain Terrain Denali Owner s Manual 23194369ENUS TERRAIN TERRAIN DENALI MID EAST Arabic C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 18_GMC_Terrain_Denali_COV_en_US_23194369ENUS_2017JUL05 ai 1 6 27 2017 10 24 40 AM ...

Page 2: ... Introduction 2 In Brief 5 Keys Doors and Windows 26 Seats and Restraints 50 Storage 99 Instruments and Controls 103 Lighting 138 Infotainment System 146 Climate Controls 147 Driving and Operating 154 Vehicle Care 218 Service and Maintenance 289 Technical Data 296 Customer Information 300 Index 302 ...

Page 3: ...ailable in your region or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner s manual Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Danger Warning and Caution Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them Danger Danger indicates a h...

Page 4: ... is more information on another page see page Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean See the features in this manual for information 9 Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System ABS Brake System Warning Light Charging System I Cruise Control Do Not Puncture Do Not Service B Engine Coolant Temperature O Exterior L...

Page 5: ...GMC Terrain Terrain Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 11348267 2018 crc 6 27 17 4 Introduction 2 NOTES ...

Page 6: ...ior Lighting 16 Exterior Lighting 16 Windshield Wiper Washer 17 Climate Controls 18 Transmission 19 Vehicle Features Infotainment System 20 Steering Wheel Controls 20 Cruise Control 20 Driver Information Center DIC 20 Forward Collision Alert FCA System 21 Forward Automatic Braking FAB 21 Lane Keep Assist LKA 21 Lane Change Alert LCA 21 Surround Vision 22 Rear Vision Camera RVC 22 Rear Cross Traffi...

Page 7: ...GMC Terrain Terrain Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 11348267 2018 crc 6 27 17 6 In Brief Instrument Panel ...

Page 8: ...or Parking or Backing 0 195 If Equipped 12 Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 58 If Equipped 13 Wireless Charging 0 108 If Equipped 14 Driver Mode Control 0 188 If Equipped 15 Lane Keep Assist LKA 0 206 If Equipped Hill Descent Control HDC 0 188 If Equipped 16 USB Port See the infotainment manual Auxiliary Jack See the infotainment manual 17 ENGINE START STOP Button See Ignition Positions 0 169 1...

Page 9: ...te Keyless Entry RKE transmitter may be used to lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m 197 ft away from the vehicle With Remote Start Shown Press the key release button near the bottom of the transmitter to remove the key The key can be used for the driver door Q Press to lock all doors and the fuel door K Press to unlock the driver door or all doors depending on the vehicle personalization set...

Page 10: ...yless Entry RKE transmitter Q Press to lock the doors The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when activated K Press to unlock the doors See Door Locks 0 33 To manually unlock a door from inside the vehicle pull once on the door handle to unlock it and a second time to open it Keyless Access Press the button on the driver door when the RKE transmitter is within 1 m 3 ft When unlocking fr...

Page 11: ...en or close the liftgate See Liftgate 0 37 Hands Free Liftgate The liftgate will not operate if the RKE transmitter is not within 1 m 3 ft To operate kick your foot straight up in one swift motion under the rear bumper between the left exhaust pipe and the license plate then pull it back See Liftgate 0 37 Windows The power windows work when the ignition is on in ACC ACCESSORY or when Retained Acce...

Page 12: ...re it is locked in place Seat Height Adjuster Move the lever up or down to manually raise or lower the seat See Seat Adjustment 0 53 Reclining Seatbacks To recline the manual seatback 1 Lift the lever 2 Move the seatback to the desired position then release the lever to lock the seatback in place 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked To return the seatback to an upright positio...

Page 13: ... rearward Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control up or down See Power Seat Adjustment 0 53 To recline a power seatback if equipped Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline Tilt the top of the control forward to raise See Reclining Seatbacks 0 54 Lumbar Adjustment If equi...

Page 14: ...ress and hold 1 2 or B Exit on the driver door until two beeps sound To manually recall these positions press and hold 1 2 or B until the saved position is reached When Auto Memory Recall is enabled in vehicle personalization positions previously stored to memory buttons 1 and 2 are recalled when the ignition is changed from off to on or ACC ACCESSORY When Easy Exit Options is enabled in vehicle p...

Page 15: ...alled and adjusted properly To achieve a comfortable seating position change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position See Head Restraints 0 51 and Seat Adjustment 0 53 Seat Belts Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use seat belts properly Seat Belts 0 63 How to Wear Seat Belts Prope...

Page 16: ...he tab forward for daytime use and pull it rearward for nighttime use to avoid the glare of the headlamps from behind See Manual Rearview Mirror 0 46 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Vehicles with an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror automatically reduce the glare of the headlamps from behind The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 0 4...

Page 17: ...e and the indicator light will turn off The dome lamps will come on when doors are opened ON OFF Press to turn the dome lamps on manually Reading Lamps There are reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors These lamps come on when any door is opened Front Reading Lamps The front reading lamps are in the overhead console Press the lamp lenses to turn the front reading la...

Page 18: ...e Running Lamps DRL 0 140 Fog Lamps 0 142 Windshield Wiper Washer The windshield wiper washer lever is on the side of the steering column With the ignition on or in ACC ACCESSORY move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed HI Use for fast wipes LO Use for slow wipes INT Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes then turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less freq...

Page 19: ... automatically returns to its original position when released See Windshield Wiper Washer 0 104 and Rear Window Wiper Washer 0 105 Climate Controls The vehicle s heating cooling defrosting and ventilation can be controlled with these systems Climate Control System 1 Fan Control 2 A C Air Conditioning 3 Air Delivery Mode Controls 4 Defrost 5 TEMP Temperature Control 6 Rear Window Defogger 7 Air Rec...

Page 20: ...Power Button 10 Air Recirculation 11 AUTO Automatic Operation See Climate Control Systems 0 147 If Equipped or Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 149 If Equipped Transmission Electronic Range Select ERS Mode ERS or manual mode allows for the selection of the range of gear positions Use this mode when driving downhill to limit the top gear and vehicle speed See Manual Mode 0 180 To use this fe...

Page 21: ...Press to turn the cruise control system on and off A white indicator comes on in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory RES If there is a set speed in memory press to resume that speed or press and hold to accelerate If cruise control is already active use to increase vehicle speed SET Press briefly to set the spe...

Page 22: ...ke the vehicle This can help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes when driving in a forward gear See Forward Automatic Braking FAB 0 202 Lane Keep Assist LKA If equipped LKA may help avoid crashes due to unintentional lane departures It may assist by gently turning the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction It may also prov...

Page 23: ...ion beeps will sound or the driver seat will pulse See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 195 Parking Assist If equipped Rear Parking Assist RPA uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R Reverse It operates at speeds less than 8 km h 5 mph RPA may show a warning triangle on the infotainment display and a graphic on the instrument cluster to pro...

Page 24: ...s the desired position Press and hold g 1 to close it Comfort Stop The sunroof has a comfort stop feature that stops the sunroof from opening fully Press and release the rear of g to open the sunroof to the comfort open position Pressing the rear of g again will open the sunroof fully If the sunshade is not fully open when the comfort stop feature is pressed the second time the sunshade will open ...

Page 25: ... the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Vehicle Load Limits 0 165 The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as the vehicle is driven This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires ...

Page 26: ...l 100 is displayed 3 Turn the ignition off Or 1 Display REMAINING OIL LIFE See Driver Information Center DIC 0 127 2 Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds The system is reset when the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message goes off See Engine Oil Life System 0 228 Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage Here are some driving tips to ge...

Page 27: ... Mirrors 45 Folding Mirrors 45 Heated Mirrors 45 Automatic Dimming Mirror 45 Reverse Tilt Mirrors 45 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors 46 Manual Rearview Mirror 46 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 46 Windows Windows 46 Power Windows 46 Sun Visors 48 Roof Sunroof 48 Keys and Locks Keys Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is dangerous and child...

Page 28: ... the Remote Keyless Entry RKE operating range Check the distance The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Check the transmitter s battery See Battery Replacement later in this section If the transmitter is still not working correctly see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry RKE System O...

Page 29: ...t your approach to the vehicle The turn signal indicators may flash to indicate unlocking See Vehicle Personalization 0 133 Pressing K will disarm the theft deterrent system See Vehicle Alarm System 0 42 If equipped with remote window operation press and hold K to open all of the windows if enabled See Vehicle Personalization 0 133 If equipped press and release Q and then immediately press and hol...

Page 30: ...g occur It has been more than five seconds since the first lock unlock button press Two lock unlock button presses were used to unlock all doors Any vehicle door has opened and all doors are now closed Keyless Unlocking Locking from Passenger Doors When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m 3 ft of the door handle pressing the lock unlock button on that door handle will unlock...

Page 31: ... a door open and then all doors are closed the vehicle will check for RKE transmitter s inside If an RKE transmitter is not detected the Driver Information Center DIC will display NO REMOTE DETECTED and the horn will chirp three times This occurs only once each time the vehicle is driven Keyless Liftgate Opening Press the touch pad on the liftgate handle to open the liftgate if the RKE transmitter...

Page 32: ...he vehicle This button will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start The climate control system will use the previous settings during a remote start The rear defog may come on during remote start based on cold ambient conditions The rear defog indicator light does not come on during remote start If the vehicle has heated and ventilated front seats they may come on during a remote ...

Page 33: ...10 minutes and 10 minutes are added the engine will run for a total of 20 minutes A maximum of two remote starts or a start with an extension are allowed between ignition cycles The ignition must be turned and then back off to use remote start again Canceling a Remote Start To shut off the engine Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off Turn on the hazard warning flashers Turn the ignition ...

Page 34: ...even Continued Warning Continued death from heat stroke Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle Locking the doors can help prevent this from happening To lock or unlock the door from outside the vehicle Press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation...

Page 35: ...til cap removal is complete 2 Insert the key into the slot 3 on the bottom of the cap 2 and lift the key upward 3 Move the cap 2 rearward and remove 4 Use the key in the cylinder To replace the cap 1 Pull the door handle 1 to the open position and hold it open until cap installation is complete 2 Insert the two tabs 6 at the back of the cap between the seal 5 and the metal base 4 3 Slide the cap f...

Page 36: ... on when the Open Door Anti Lockout feature has been turned off When Q is pressed on the power door lock switch with the door open a chime will sound three times indicating that delayed locking is active The doors will then lock automatically five seconds after all doors are closed If a door is reopened before five seconds have elapsed the five second timer will reset once all the doors are closed...

Page 37: ...nside has not reduced the driver door will unlock and the horn will chirp three times Lockout Protection can be manually overridden by pressing and holding Q on the power door lock switch Open Door Anti Lockout If Open Door Anti Lockout is turned on and the vehicle is off the driver door is open and locking is requested all the doors will lock and the driver door will remain open Press the button ...

Page 38: ...t pass through the seal between the body and the trunk hatch or liftgate Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk hatch open Close all of the windows Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Adjust the climate control system to a setting that bri...

Page 39: ...e path of the power liftgate Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate as it is opening and closing Caution To avoid damage to the liftgate or liftgate glass make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it If equipped with a power liftgate the switch is usually on the driver door The switch can also be on the overhead console The vehicle must be in P Park The...

Page 40: ... the operation in the reverse direction The touch pad on the liftgate handle cannot be used to close the liftgate Caution Manually forcing the liftgate to open or close during a power cycle can damage the vehicle Allow the power cycle to complete The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled under extreme low temperatures or after repeated power cycling over a short period of time If this occurs ...

Page 41: ...s to resume If the vehicle is locked while the liftgate is closing and an obstacle is encountered that prevents the liftgate from completely closing the horn will sound as an alert that the liftgate did not close Pinch sensors are on the side edges of the liftgate If an object is caught between the liftgate and the vehicle and presses against this sensor the liftgate will reverse direction and ope...

Page 42: ... bumper between the left exhaust pipe and the license plate then pull it back Caution Splashing water may cause the liftgate to open Keep the RKE transmitter away from the rear bumper detection area or turn the liftgate mode to OFF when cleaning or working near the rear bumper to avoid accidental opening Do not sweep your foot side to side Do not keep your foot under the bumper the liftgate will n...

Page 43: ...r light on the instrument panel near the windshield indicates the status of the system Off Alarm system is disarmed On Solid Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system Fast Flash Vehicle is unsecured A door the hood or the liftgate is open Slow Flash Alarm system is armed Arming the Alarm System 1 Turn off the vehicle 2 Lock the vehicle in one of two ways Use the RKE transmitter With a ...

Page 44: ...e and all doors are closed Always unlock a door with the RKE transmitter Unlocking the driver door with the key will not disarm the system or turn off the alarm How to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is pressed on the RKE transmitter and the horn chirps and the lights flash three times an alarm occurred previously while the alarm system was armed If the alarm has been activated a message will appea...

Page 45: ...may be faulty See your dealer who can service the theft deterrent system and have a new RKE transmitter programmed to the vehicle It is possible for the immobilizer system to learn new or replacement RKE transmitters Up to eight transmitters can be programmed to the vehicle To program additional transmitters see Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operatio...

Page 46: ...ated Mirrors If equipped the heated outside mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger is on and help to clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirrors K This button is on the climate control panel See Rear Window Defogger under Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 149 Automatic Dimming Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming outside mirror on the driver side The mirror will adjust f...

Page 47: ...hicle is started Windows Warning Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down a...

Page 48: ...ement All windows can be opened without holding the window switch Press the switch down fully and quickly release to express open the window If equipped pull the window switch up fully and quickly release to express close the window Briefly press or pull the window switch in the same direction to stop that window s express movement Window Automatic Reversal System The express close feature will re...

Page 49: ...SORY 3 Partially open the window to be programmed Then close it and continue to pull the switch briefly after the window has fully closed 4 Open the window and continue to press the switch briefly after the window has fully opened Remote Window Operation If equipped this feature allows all the windows to be opened remotely If enabled in vehicle personalization press and hold K on the RKE transmitt...

Page 50: ...ss and release r 2 To express close the sunshade fully press and release s 2 Press the switch again to stop it Open Close To open the sunshade press and hold r 2 until the sunshade reaches the desired position When the sunroof is opened an air deflector will automatically raise The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed Automatic Reversal System The sunroof has an automatic reversal...

Page 51: ...stem Parts after a Crash 70 Airbag System Airbag System 70 Where Are the Airbags 72 When Should an Airbag Inflate 73 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 74 How Does an Airbag Restrain 74 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 75 Passenger Sensing System 76 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 80 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 80 Airbag System Check 81 Replacing Airbag System Parts a...

Page 52: ...return them to the full upright position whenever an occupant is seated in the seat Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Front Seats The vehicle s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions The height of the head restraint can...

Page 53: ...t after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place Folding the Rear Head Restraint The head restraint can be folded rearward to allow for better visibility when the rear seat is unoccupied To fold the head restraint press the button on the side of the head restraint The head restraint will fold rearward automatically When an occupant or child restraint is in the seat always ret...

Page 54: ...ushion to unlock it 2 Move the seat forward or rearward and release the handle 3 Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place Seat Height Adjuster Move the lever up or down to raise or lower the seat Power Seat Adjustment To adjust a power seat if equipped Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front part of the seat ...

Page 55: ... be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear the seat belt properly Do not have a seatback reclined ...

Page 56: ...the seatback to make sure it is locked Power Reclining Seatbacks To adjust a power seatback if available Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline Tilt the top of the control forward to raise Memory Seats If equipped memory seats allow two drivers to store and recall their unique seat positions for driving the vehicle and a shared exit position for getting out of the vehicle Other feature po...

Page 57: ...call later in this section To begin Easy Exit Recall movement when the ignition is turned off and the driver door is opened or when the ignition is turned off with the driver door already opened select the Settings menu then Vehicle then Comfort and Convenience and then Easy Exit Options Select On or Off See Easy Exit Recall later in this section See Vehicle Personalization 0 133 for additional se...

Page 58: ...l is programmed on in vehicle personalization the positions saved to the same memory button number 1 or 2 are automatically recalled when the ignition is turned on or turned from off to ACC ACCESSORY RKE transmitters 3 8 will not provide automatic memory recalls To turn Auto Memory Recall on or off see Vehicle Personalization Settings previously in this section and Vehicle Personalization 0 133 Th...

Page 59: ...ition still does not recall see your dealer for service Heated and Ventilated Front Seats Warning If temperature change or pain to the skin cannot be felt the seat heater may cause burns To reduce the risk of burns use care when using the seat heater especially for long periods of time Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat such as a blanket cushion cover or similar item Thi...

Page 60: ...ights do not turn on during a remote start The temperature performance of an unoccupied seat may be reduced This is normal The remote start heated or ventilated seats may be enabled or disabled in the vehicle personalization menu See Remote Vehicle Start 0 31 and Vehicle Personalization 0 133 Folding Seatback The front passenger seatback folds flat Warning If you fold the seatback forward to carry...

Page 61: ...er in the rear seat Check before exiting the vehicle This feature will activate when a second row door is opened while the vehicle is on or up to 10 minutes before the vehicle is turned on There will be an alert when the vehicle is turned off The alert does not directly detect objects in the rear seat instead under certain conditions it detects when a rear door is opened and closed indicating that...

Page 62: ...elts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the seat belts Always unbuckle the seat belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat To fold the seatback 1 Fold the head restraint See Head Restraints 0 51 2 Pull the handle on top of the seatback to unlock it A tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is unlocked 3 Fold the seatback forward 4 Stow...

Page 63: ... the seat belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted To raise a seatback 1 Ensure the seat belt is in the belt stowage clip 2 Lift the seatback up and push it rearward to lock it in place A tab near the seatback lever retracts when the seatback is locked in place 3 Return the head restraint to the upright position See Head Restraints 0 51 4 Push and pull the top of the seatback to ...

Page 64: ...The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest Seat Belts This section describes how to use seat belts properly and some things not to do Warning Do not let anyone ride where a seat belt cannot be worn properly In a crash if you or your passenger s are not wearing seat belts injuries can be much worse than if you are wearing seat belts You can be seriously injured or kill...

Page 65: ...e seat belts That is why wearing seat belts makes such good sense Questions and Answers About Seat Belts Q Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a seat belt A You could be whether you are wearing a seat belt or not Your chance of being conscious during and after a crash so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has airbags why should...

Page 66: ...elt would apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash Warning You can be seriously injured or even killed by not wearing your seat belt properly Never allow the lap or shoulder ...

Page 67: ...engaged If this happens let the belt go back all the way and start again Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the front outboard seating position may affect the passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System 0 76 If the webbing locks in the latch plate before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate flat to unlock 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up o...

Page 68: ...ions for pretensioner activation are met Seat belt pretensioners can also help tighten the seat belts in a side crash or a rollover event Pretensioners work only once If the pretensioners activate in a crash the pretensioners and probably other parts of the vehicle s seat belt system will need to be replaced See Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash 0 70 Do not sit on the outboard seat be...

Page 69: ...he belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be behind the belt with the plastic guide on the front 4 Buckle position and release the seat belt as described previously in this section Make sure the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder The belt should be close to but not contacting the neck To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that the seat belt ca...

Page 70: ...oose or damaged seat belt system parts that might keep a seat belt system from performing properly See your dealer to have it repaired Torn or frayed seat belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed have it replaced immediately Make sure the seat belt reminder light is working See Seat Belt Reminders 0 117 Keep seat belts clean and dry Se...

Page 71: ...assemblies inspected or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the seat belt system was not being used at the time of the crash Have the seat belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or while you are driving See Airbag Readiness Light 0 117 Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags...

Page 72: ...ashes seat belts are the only restraint See When Should an Airbag Inflate 0 73 Wearing your seat belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Airbags are supplemental restraints to the seat belts Everyone in the vehicle should wear a seat belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person Warning Because airbags inflate wit...

Page 73: ...ag readiness light on the instrument cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light 0 117 Where Are the Airbags The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel D...

Page 74: ...ow opening If you do the path of an inflating roof rail airbag will be blocked When Should an Airbag Inflate This vehicle is equipped with airbags See Airbag System 0 70 Airbags are designed to inflate if the impact exceeds the specific airbag system s deployment threshold Deployment thresholds are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restr...

Page 75: ... vehicle is struck or if the sensing system predicts that the vehicle is about to roll over on its side or in a severe frontal impact In any particular crash no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the vehicle damage or repair costs What Makes an Airbag Inflate In a deployment event the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the i...

Page 76: ...lems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or a door If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment you should seek medical attention The veh...

Page 77: ...m The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the overhead console when the vehicle is started The symbols for on and off will be visible during the system check When the system check is complete either the symbol for on or off will be visible See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 118 The passenger sensi...

Page 78: ...assenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag if The front outboard passenger seat is unoccupied The system determines an infant is present in a child restraint A front outboard passenger takes his her weight off of the seat for a period of time There is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system When the passenger sensin...

Page 79: ... Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat 0 94 or Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Front Seat 0 96 Make sure the seat belt retractor is locked by pulling the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor when installing the child restraint even if the child restraint is equipped with a seat belt lock off When the retractor lock is set the belt can be tighte...

Page 80: ...ally cause the passenger sensing system to turn the airbag off for some adult sized occupants If this happens unbuckle the belt let the belt go back all the way and then buckle the belt again without pulling the belt out all the way 6 Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for two to three minutes after the on indicator is lit Warning If the front outboard passenger airbag...

Page 81: ...vicing the vehicle and the airbag system Warning For up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is turned off and the battery is disconnected an airbag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the airbag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing ...

Page 82: ...if the vehicle is modified for any other reason see your dealer Airbag System Check The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement Make sure the airbag readiness light is working See Airbag Readiness Light 0 117 Caution If an airbag covering is damaged opened or broken the airbag may not work properly Do not open or break the airbag coverings If there are any opened...

Page 83: ...then return to the booster seat Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips touching the thighs If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Can proper seat belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Q What is the proper way to wear seat belts A An older child should wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder ...

Page 84: ...seriously injured by not wearing the lap shoulder belt properly In a crash the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury The child might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the sho...

Page 85: ...riate child restraints Neither the vehicle s seat belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people or can be thrown out of the vehicle Warning Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle Due to crash forces an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash For example in a cras...

Page 86: ... The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs Warning To reduce the risk of neck and head injury in a crash infants and toddlers should be secured in a rear facing child restraint until age two or until they reac...

Page 87: ...a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint Forward Facing Child Restraint A forward facing child restraint provides restraint for the child s body with the harness Booster Seats A belt positioning booster seat is used for children who have outgrown their forward facing child restraint Boosters are designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s seat belt system until the child is lar...

Page 88: ...re important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle even when no child is in it Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint Warning A child can be seriously injured or kill...

Page 89: ...e of the child restraint you may not be able to access adjacent seat belts or LATCH anchors for additional passengers or child restraints Adjacent seating positions should not be used if the child restraint prevents access to or interferes with the routing of the seat belt Wherever a child restraint is installed be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint system and secur...

Page 90: ... is 29 5 kg 65 lbs Use the seat belt alone instead of the LATCH anchorage system once the combined weight is more than 29 5 kg 65 lbs See Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat 0 94 or Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Front Seat 0 96 Child restraints built after March 2014 will be labeled with the specific child weight up to which the LATCH system can be u...

Page 91: ...al tether 4 Either will have a single attachment 2 to secure the top tether to the anchor Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require the top tether always to be attached Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Rear Seat I Seating positions wi...

Page 92: ...m secured in a rear seating position See Where to Put the Restraint 0 87 for additional information Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Warning If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to anchors the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Install a LATCH type child restraint properly usin...

Page 93: ...ied Do not fold the empty rear seat with a seat belt buckled This could damage the seat belt or the seat Unbuckle and return the seat belt to its stowed position before folding the seat If you need to secure more than one child restraint in the rear seat see Where to Put the Restraint 0 87 This system is designed to make installation of child restraints easier When using lower anchors do not use t...

Page 94: ... route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the hea...

Page 95: ...straint with the seat belts in a rear seat position study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle If the child restraint has the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 88 for how and where to install the child restraint using LATCH If a child restraint is secured in the vehicle using a seat belt and it uses...

Page 96: ...r to set the lock When the retractor lock is set the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor 5 To tighten the belt push down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor When installing a forward facing child restraint it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the ch...

Page 97: ...ition the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions See Passenger Sensing System 0 76 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 118 for more information including important safety information Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if t...

Page 98: ...sing the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position follow the instructions that came with the child restraint and the following instructions 1 Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward facing child restraint Move the seat upward or the seatback to an upright position if needed to get a tight installation of the child restraint When the passenger sen...

Page 99: ...knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked If the retractor is not locked repeat Steps 5 and 6 7 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the seat belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When ...

Page 100: ... System 102 Storage Compartments Warning Do not store heavy or sharp objects in storage compartments In a crash these objects may cause the cover to open and could result in injury Glove Box Open the glove box by lifting up on the lever Cupholders Two cupholders are in the center console Cupholders may be located in the second row seat armrest To access pull the armrest down Center Console Storage...

Page 101: ...e cargo cover Sudden stops or turns can cause objects to be thrown in the vehicle You or others could be injured If equipped use the cargo cover to cover items in the rear of the vehicle To remove the cover from the vehicle pull both ends toward each other To store the cargo cover 1 Press the buttons on both ends until locked 2 Insert the right side of the cargo cover first 3 Store under the load ...

Page 102: ...two convenience net retainers in the rear compartment Convenience Net This vehicle may have a convenience net in the rear of the vehicle Attach it to the cargo tie downs for storing small loads Do not use the net to store heavy loads Safety Kit The safety kit is a freestanding bag in the cargo area The items stored in the safety kit bag include 1 Fire Extinguisher 2 Warning Triangle 3 First Aid Ki...

Page 103: ...dealer Caution Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 100 kg 220 lb or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle Load cargo so that it rests evenly between the crossrails making sure to fasten cargo securely 1 Side Rails 2 Docking Stations To prevent damage or loss of cargo when driving check to make sure crossrails and cargo are securely fastened Loading car...

Page 104: ...8 Charging System Light 118 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light 119 Brake System Warning Light 121 Electric Parking Brake Light 121 Service Electric Parking Brake Light Uplevel Cluster Only 122 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 122 Tow Haul Mode Light 122 Hill Descent Control Light 122 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 123 Traction Off Light 123 StabiliTrak OFF Light 123 Traction Control Sys...

Page 105: ...g Wheel Controls The infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls See Steering Wheel Controls in the infotainment manual Heated Steering Wheel If equipped press to turn it on or off A light next to the button displays when the feature is turned on The steering wheel takes about three minutes to start heating Horn Press a on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn Winds...

Page 106: ...HI or INT they will immediately stop If the windshield wiper lever is then moved to OFF before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes the wipers will restart and move to the base of the windshield If the ignition is turned off while the wipers are performing wipes due to windshield washing the wipers continue to run until they reach the base of the windshield Windshield Washer f Pull the w...

Page 107: ...perate continuously when the transmission is in R Reverse and the front windshield wiper is performing low or high speed wipes If the rear wiper control is off the transmission is in R Reverse and the front windshield wiper is performing interval wipes then the rear wiper automatically performs interval wipes This feature can be turned on or off See Vehicle Personalization 0 133 The windshield was...

Page 108: ... outlet Do not leave electrical equipment plugged in when the vehicle is not in use because the vehicle could catch fire and cause injury or death Certain accessory plugs may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could overload vehicle and adapter fuses If a problem is experienced see your dealer When adding electrical equipment be sure to follow the proper installation instruction...

Page 109: ...ith high initial peak wattage such as compressor driven refrigerators and electric power tools Other equipment requiring an extremely stable power supply such as microcomputer controlled electric blankets and touch sensor lamps Medical equipment Wireless Charging If equipped the vehicle has a wireless charging pocket outside the armrest of the center console The system operates at 145 kHz and wire...

Page 110: ...he phone into the charging pocket until displays on the V on the infotainment display This indicates that the mobile device is properly positioned and charging If does not appear on the infotainment display 1 Remove the phone from the pocket and wait three seconds 2 Turn the mobile phone 180 degrees and insert it back into the pocket with the screen facing the rear of the vehicle Software Acknowle...

Page 111: ...he following disclaimer in the documentation and or other materials provided with the distribution 3 Neither the name of the copyright holder nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS AS IS AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...

Page 112: ...rious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving or when one of the gauges shows there may be a problem check the section that explains what to do Waiting to do r...

Page 113: ...GMC Terrain Terrain Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 11348267 2018 crc 6 27 17 112 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster Base Level ...

Page 114: ...GMC Terrain Terrain Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 11348267 2018 crc 6 27 17 Instruments and Controls 113 Uplevel ...

Page 115: ...e English Imperial or metric units by pressing V while the desired item is highlighted A checkmark will be displayed next to the selected item Info Pages Press p while Info Pages is displayed to enter the Info Pages menu and select the items to be displayed in the Info app See Driver Information Center DIC 0 127 Traction and Stability Press p to enter the Traction and Stability menu To turn the Tr...

Page 116: ...gine speed in revolutions per minute rpm For vehicles with the Stop Start system when the ignition is on the tachometer indicates the vehicle status When pointing to AUTO STOP the engine is off but the vehicle is on and can move The engine could auto start at any time When the indicator points to OFF the vehicle is off When the engine is on the tachometer will indicate the engine s revolutions per...

Page 117: ...plevel This gauge measures the engine coolant temperature The warning area at the far end of the gauge may appear shaded or may be colored red If the pointer approaches the warning area or the shaded thermostat symbol the engine may be too hot Under some driving conditions including those listed below it is normal for the temperature to rise above the usual operating range and approach the far end...

Page 118: ...emind passengers to fasten their seat belt Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled This cycle continues several times if the passenger remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving If the passenger seat belt is buckled neither the chime nor the light comes on The front passenger seat belt reminder light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a brie...

Page 119: ... more seconds the status indicator will light the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the front outboard passenger frontal airbag If the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the front outboard passenger frontal airbag is allowed to inflate If the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off ...

Page 120: ...s in Service Mode See Ignition Positions 0 169 Malfunctions are often indicated by the system before any problem is noticeable Being aware of the light and seeking service promptly when it comes on may prevent damage Caution If the vehicle is driven continually with this light on the emission control system may not work as well the fuel economy may be lower and the vehicle may not run smoothly Thi...

Page 121: ...e the engine is warmed up If this occurs change the fuel brand It may require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off See Fuel 0 208 If the light remains on see your dealer Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs If the vehicle requires an Emissions Inspection Maintenance test the test equipment will likely connect to the vehicle s Data Link Connector DLC The DLC is u...

Page 122: ...e brake system inspected immediately Warning The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped have the vehicle towed for service If the light comes on while driving a chime sounds Pull off the road and...

Page 123: ...he engine is started If the light does not come on have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem If the ABS light comes on and stays on while driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Start the engine again to reset the system If the light stays on after driving at a speed above 20 km h 13 mph see your dealer for service A chime may also sound when the light come...

Page 124: ... been turned off through the Driver Information Center DIC This light and the StabiliTrak OFF light come on when StabiliTrak is turned off If the TCS is off wheel speed will be limited when necessary to protect the driveline from damage Adjust driving accordingly See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 185 StabiliTrak OFF Light This light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle If ...

Page 125: ...hat one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated A Driver Information Center DIC tire pressure message may also display Stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tire Pressure 0 255 When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on there may be a pro...

Page 126: ...me sounds when the vehicle is low on fuel The light turns off when fuel is added to the fuel tank Low Fuel Warning Light Uplevel This light is near the fuel gauge and comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on as a check to show it is working It also comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel The light turns off when fuel is added If it does not have the vehicle serviced Security Light The se...

Page 127: ...38 Front Fog Lamp Light If equipped the fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off See Fog Lamps 0 142 for more information Lamps On Reminder For vehicles with the lamps on reminder light it comes on when the lights are in use Cruise Control Light For vehicles with cruise control the cruise control light is white when the cruise contr...

Page 128: ...1 or Trip 2 Average Fuel Economy Displays the current distance traveled in either kilometers km or miles mi from the last reset for the trip odometer The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing and holding V while the trip odometer display is showing Also displays the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km or miles per gallon mpg This number is based on the number of L 100 k...

Page 129: ...ining useful life If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99 is displayed that means 99 of the current oil life remains When the remaining oil life is low the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display The oil should be changed as soon as possible See Engine Oil 0 225 In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life additional maintenance is recommended See Maintenance Schedule 0 290...

Page 130: ...V to clear the graph or press V to reset through the menu Uplevel DIC DIC Info Page Options The info pages on the DIC can be turned on or off through the Options menu 1 Press o to access the cluster applications 2 Press w or x to scroll to the Options application 3 Press V to enter the Options menu 4 Scroll to Info Pages and press p 5 Press w or x to move through the list of possible information d...

Page 131: ... reset itself Do not to reset the Oil Life display at any time other than when the oil has just been changed It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change To reset the engine oil life system press and hold V for several seconds while the Oil Life display is active See Engine Oil Life System 0 228 Tire Pressure Shows the approximate pressures of all four tires Tire pressure is displayed i...

Page 132: ...set the timer to zero press and hold V while this display is active or press p and select reset Speed Limit Shows sign information which comes from a roadway database in the onboard navigation if equipped Follow Distance If equipped the current follow time to the vehicle ahead is displayed as a time value on this page Battery Voltage Displays the current battery voltage if equipped Battery voltage...

Page 133: ...ystems Cruise Control Lighting and Bulb Replacement Wiper Washer Systems Doors and Windows Seat Belts Airbag Systems Engine and Transmission Tire Pressure Battery Engine Power Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays when the vehicle s propulsion power is reduced Reduced propulsion power can affect the vehicle s ability to accelerate If this message is on but there is no observed red...

Page 134: ...ity Touch and the following may display Auto Fan Speed Air Quality Sensor Auto Cooled Seats Auto Heated Seats Auto Defog Auto Rear Defog Auto Fan Speed This setting specifies the amount of airflow when the climate control fan setting is Auto Fan Touch Low Medium or High Air Quality Sensor This setting switches the system into Recirculation Mode based on the quality of the outside air Touch Off Low...

Page 135: ...ith the Alert and Brake setting both FCA and FAB are available The Alert setting disables FAB See Forward Automatic Braking FAB 0 202 Touch Off Alert or Alert and Brake Lane Change Alert The LCA system is a lane changing aid that assists drivers with avoiding lane change crashes See Lane Change Alert LCA 0 204 Touch Off or On Park Assist If equipped this allows the feature to be turned on or off S...

Page 136: ...d when the vehicle is shifted to R Reverse to improve visibility of the ground near the rear wheels They will return to their previous driving position when the vehicle is shifted out of R Reverse or the engine is turned off See Reverse Tilt Mirrors 0 45 Touch Off On Driver and Passenger On Driver or On Passenger Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear When on and the front wiper is on the rear wiper will autom...

Page 137: ...Remote Start Auto Cool Seats Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Remote Window Operation Passive Door Unlock Passive Door Lock Remote Left in Vehicle Alert Remote Unlock Light Feedback When on the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter Touch Off or Flash Lights Remote Lock Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with...

Page 138: ...sive locking to be turned on or off and selects feedback See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 27 Touch Off On with Horn Chirp or On Remote Left in Vehicle Alert This feature sounds an alert when the RKE transmitter is left in the vehicle This menu also enables Remote No Longer In Vehicle Alert Touch Off or On Valet Mode This will lock the infotainment system and steering wheel controls ...

Page 139: ...Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column There are four positions O Turns the exterior lamps off and deactivates the AUTO mode Turn to O again to reactivate the AUTO mode AUTO Turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending on outside lighting Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps except the headlam...

Page 140: ... are not required The vehicle s speed drops below 20 km h 12 mph The IntelliBeam system is disabled by the button on the turn signal lever If this happens press b on the turn signal lever when the exterior lamp control is in the AUTO or 5 position to reactivate the IntelliBeam system The instrument cluster light will come on to indicate the IntelliBeam system is reactivated The IntelliBeam system ...

Page 141: ...entarily and then release it Daytime Running Lamps DRL DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day The DRL system comes on in daylight when the following conditions are met The ignition is on The exterior lamp control is in AUTO The vehicle is not in P Park The light sensor determines it is daytime When the DRL are on the taillamps sidemarker lamps instrument ...

Page 142: ...on time for the lamps coming on varies based on wiper speed When the wipers are not operating these lamps turn off Move the exterior lamp control to O or to disable this feature Hazard Warning Flashers Press to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off This warns others that you are having trouble Press again to turn the flashers off Turn and Lane Change Signals Move the lever all...

Page 143: ...ing lamps must be on If equipped press to turn on or off An indicator light on the instrument cluster comes on when the fog lamps are on Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control The brightness of the instrument cluster display infotainment display and controls steering wheel controls and all other...

Page 144: ...on the button will turn on when the dome lamp override is activated Press j OFF again to deactivate this feature and the indicator light will turn off The dome lamps will come on when doors are opened ON OFF Press to turn the dome lamps on manually Reading Lamps There are reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors These lamps come on when any door is opened Front Readi...

Page 145: ...ts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery When the battery s state of charge is low the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up When the state of charge is high the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging If the vehicle has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage display on the Driver Information Center DIC you may see the voltage move up or dow...

Page 146: ... left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is off This helps to prevent the battery from running down Exterior Lighting Battery Saver The exterior lamps turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off if the parking lamps or headlamps have been manually left on This protects against draining the battery To restart the 10 minute timer turn the exterior lamp control to the off po...

Page 147: ...crc 6 27 17 146 Infotainment System Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment 146 Introduction Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio audio players phone navigation system and voice or speech recognition It also includes information on settings ...

Page 148: ...artment Air Filter 152 Service 153 Climate Control Systems With this system the heating cooling and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled 1 Fan Control 2 A C Air Conditioning 3 Air Delivery Mode Controls 4 Defrost 5 TEMP Temperature Control 6 Rear Window Defogger 7 Air Recirculation 9 Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed or turn the fan off TEMP Turn the ...

Page 149: ...onditioning is enabled The A C light will stay on even if the outside temperatures are below freezing and the compressor does not run If the fan is turned off the air conditioner will not run Press to turn on recirculation An indicator light comes on Air is recirculated to quickly cool the inside of the vehicle It can also be used to help reduce outside air and odors that enter the vehicle Rear Wi...

Page 150: ...o the desired temperature Fan Speed Air Delivery Mode Air Conditioning Recirculation When the AUTO indicator light is lit all four functions are operating automatically Each function can be manually set and the selected setting will be shown This cancels full automatic operation and the AUTO indicator light turns off Functions that are not manually set will continue to be automatically controlled ...

Page 151: ...setting SYNC Press to link the passenger temperature settings to the driver setting The SYNC indicator light will turn on When the passenger temperature settings are adjusted the SYNC indicator light is off The driver side or passenger side temperature display shows the temperature setting increasing or decreasing Air Delivery Mode Control Press Y or to change the direction of the airflow An indic...

Page 152: ...indicator light on the button comes on to show that the rear window defogger is on The rear window defogger only works when the ignition is on The defogger turns off if the ignition is turned off or to ACC ACCESSORY Caution Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window can damage the rear window defogger Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not clear the in...

Page 153: ...le which may improve long term system performance Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively Use of non GM approved hood deflectors can adversely affect the performance of the system Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle Do not attach any devices to the air vent slats This restricts ai...

Page 154: ...he steps to reinstall the glove box See your dealer if additional assistance is needed Service All vehicles have a label underhood that identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians The air conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle It should only be replaced by a ne...

Page 155: ...ransmission 177 Manual Mode 180 Tow Haul Mode 181 Drive Systems All Wheel Drive 182 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS 182 Electric Parking Brake 183 Brake Assist 184 Hill Start Assist HSA 184 Ride Control Systems Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 185 Hill Descent Control HDC 188 Driver Mode Control 188 Cruise Control Cruise Control 192 Driver Assistance Systems Driver Assistance Systems...

Page 156: ...l and seat settings Program all trip information into any navigation device prior to driving Wait until the vehicle is parked to retrieve items that have fallen to the floor Stop or park the vehicle to tend to children Keep pets in an appropriate carrier or restraint Avoid stressful conversations while driving whether with a passenger or on a cell phone Warning Taking your eyes off the road too lo...

Page 157: ...ring Electric Power Steering The vehicle has electric power steering It does not have power steering fluid Regular maintenance is not required If power steering assist is lost due to a system malfunction the vehicle can be steered but may require increased effort If the steering assist is used for an extended period of time while the vehicle is not moving power assist may be reduced If the steerin...

Page 158: ...ive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible If the vehicle starts to slide follow these suggestions Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and steer the way you want the vehicle to go The vehicle may straighten out Be ready for a second skid if it occurs Slow down and adjust your drivin...

Page 159: ...ding the spare if equipped Read all the information about all wheel drive vehicles in this manual Make sure all underbody shields if equipped are properly attached Know the local laws that apply to off road driving Loading the Vehicle for Off Road Driving Warning Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain You or your passengers can be struck by flying obj...

Page 160: ... slow speed When possible drive straight up or down the hill Slow down when approaching the top of the hill Use headlamps even during the day to make the vehicle more visible Warning Driving to the top of a hill at high speed can cause an accident There could be a drop off embankment cliff or even another vehicle You could be seriously injured or killed As you near the top of a hill slow down and ...

Page 161: ...e if it rolled downhill Avoid turns that take the vehicle across the incline of the hill A hill that can be driven straight up or down might be too steep to drive across Driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels which could cause a downhill slide or a rollover Surface conditions can be a problem Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause the tires to slip sideways...

Page 162: ...hrough rushing water can be dangerous Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown If it is only shallow water it can still wash away the ground from under your tires Traction could be lost and the vehicle could roll over Do not drive through rushing water Caution Do not drive through standing water if it is deep enough to cover the wheel hubs axles or exhau...

Page 163: ...strong forces Driving through flowing water could cause the vehicle to be carried away If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous Water can build up under the vehicle s tires so they actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enou...

Page 164: ... on Snow or Ice Snow or ice between the tires and the road creates less traction or grip so drive carefully Wet ice can occur at about 0 C 32 F when freezing rain begins to fall Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated For Slippery Road Driving Accelerate gently Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface under the tires slick Turn on Tra...

Page 165: ...keep warm also helps If it takes time for help to arrive when running the engine push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed This keeps the battery charged to restart the vehicle and to signal for help with the headlamps Do this as little as possible to save fuel If the Vehicle Is Stuck Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sa...

Page 166: ...ptions Two labels on the vehicle may show how much weight it may properly carry the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification Tire label Warning Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR This can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles This could cause loss of ...

Page 167: ...ehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weig...

Page 168: ...nt Weight 91 kg 200 lbs 5 453 kg 1 000 lbs 3 Available Cargo Weight 0 kg 0 lbs Refer to the vehicle s tire and loading information label for specific information about the vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed the vehicle s capacity weight Certification Tire Label Label Example A vehicle specific Certification Tir...

Page 169: ...r turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo area of the vehicle In the cargo area put them as far forward as possible Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the vehicle Secure loose items in the vehicle Do not leave a seat folded down unless neede...

Page 170: ...he ignition will turn off and Retained Accessory Power RAP will remain active See Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 172 If the vehicle is not in P Park the ignition will return to ACC ACCESSORY and display the message SHIFT TO PARK in the Driver Information Center DIC When the vehicle is shifted into P Park the ignition system will switch to OFF The vehicle may have an electric steering column lock T...

Page 171: ...ition will switch from ACC ACCESSORY to OFF after five minutes to prevent battery rundown ON RUN START Green Indicator Light This mode is for starting and driving With the ignition off and the brake pedal applied pressing the button once will turn the ignition on Once engine cranking begins release the button Engine cranking will continue until the engine starts See Starting the Engine 0 170 The i...

Page 172: ...otor and drain the battery Wait at least 15 seconds between each try to let the cranking motor cool down 2 If the engine does not start after five to 10 seconds especially in very cold weather below 18 C or 0 F it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you press ENGINE START STOP Wait at least 15 seconds between ea...

Page 173: ...defog settings See Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 149 The Auto Stop time is greater than two minutes Retained Accessory Power RAP Some vehicle accessories may be used after the ignition is turned off The power windows and sunroof if equipped will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened The infotainment system will continue to work for 10 minutes until the driver ...

Page 174: ...vehicle puts too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission This happens when parking on a hill and shifting the transmission into P Park is not done properly and then it is difficult to shift out of P Park To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into P Park To find out how see Shifting Into Park listed previously On certain steep grades the transmission will automatica...

Page 175: ... release that can be used to shift the vehicle into N Neutral when the engine is not running Pulling the manual park release while the vehicle is on or turning the ignition on while the manual park release is pulled will cause a service transmission message to display To place the vehicle in N Neutral using the manual park release 1 Ensure the vehicle is on level ground and set the parking brake R...

Page 176: ...uch 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 better not to park with the vehicle running If the vehicle is left while running follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move and there is adequate ventilation See Shifting Into Park 0 172 and Engine Exhaust 0 176 If the vehicle is left pa...

Page 177: ... repaired Continued Warning Continued There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or aftermarket modifications that are not completely sealed If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle Drive it only with the windows completely down Have the vehicle repaired immediately Never park the vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed are...

Page 178: ...y 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 Continued Warning Continued on fairly level ground always set the p...

Page 179: ...already moving use N Neutral only Warning Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed Caution Shifting out of P Park or N Neutral with the engine running at h...

Page 180: ...ngine off and the vehicle unoccupied 1 Drive to the entrance of the car wash 2 Apply the brake pedal 3 Open the door 4 Shift to N Neutral 5 Turn off the engine and release the brake pedal 6 The indicator should continue to show N If it does not repeat Steps 2 5 7 Exit the vehicle and close the door The vehicle is now ready for the car wash 8 Ensure the vehicle is in P Park upon returning to the ve...

Page 181: ...stop 2 Pull the D Drive switch To shift out of D Drive 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2 Shift to the desired gear Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding See Skidding under Loss of Control 0 157 Caution Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission The repair will not ...

Page 182: ...high If vehicle speed is not reduced within the time allowed the lower gear range shift will not be completed Slow the vehicle then press the Minus button to the desired lower gear range While using ERS cruise control can be used Tow Haul Mode For information on the Tow Haul Mode see Driver Mode Control 0 188 Automatic Engine Grade Braking Automatic Engine Grade Braking assists when driving downhi...

Page 183: ...ight 0 122 If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to avoid a sudden obstacle a computer senses the wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel as required faster than any driver could This can help you stee...

Page 184: ...er DIC messages In case of insufficient electrical power the EPB cannot be applied or released Before leaving the vehicle check for the Y light to ensure that the parking brake is applied EPB Apply To apply the EPB 1 Be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop 2 Pull the EPB switch momentarily The Y light will flash and then stay on once the EPB is fully applied If the Y light flashes continuously t...

Page 185: ... is made to drive away Avoid rapid acceleration when the EPB is applied to preserve parking brake lining life Brake Assist The Brake Assist feature is designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has qu...

Page 186: ...TCS activates if it senses that any of the drive wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens TCS applies the brakes to the spinning wheels and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin StabiliTrak activates when the vehicle senses a difference between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressure to any...

Page 187: ...e off and wait 15 seconds 3 Start the engine Drive the vehicle If d comes on and stays on the vehicle may need more time to diagnose the problem If the condition persists see your dealer Turning the Systems Off and On Uplevel Cluster Caution Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is off The vehicle driveline could be damaged At speeds of 56 km h 35 mph or above this ability to turn...

Page 188: ...uster To turn both StabiliTrak and TCS back on select Traction then press V The StabiliTrak and TCS icons on the DIC will change from Off to On and g and i go out in the instrument cluster Adding accessories can affect the vehicle performance See Accessories and Modifications 0 219 Turning the Systems Off and On Base Level DIC Caution Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is off T...

Page 189: ...itch is on the center console Press 5 to enable or disable HDC Vehicle speed must be below 50 km h 31 mph The HDC light displays on the instrument cluster when enabled HDC can maintain vehicle speeds between 3 and 22 km h 2 and 14 mph on an incline greater than or equal to a 10 grade A blinking HDC light indicates the system is actively applying the brakes to maintain vehicle speed When HDC is act...

Page 190: ...ition cycle and will return to the Tour Mode When using a compact spare tire on an AWD vehicle the system automatically detects the compact spare and reduces AWD performance to protect the system To restore full AWD operation and prevent excessive wear on the system replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as possible See Compact Spare Tire 0 273 6 Snow Mode Snow Mode improves ...

Page 191: ...downshifts to reduce vehicle speed The normal shift pattern will return once the vehicle is on a low grade or when the accelerator pedal is pressed While in the Electronic Range Select ERS Mode grade braking is deactivated allowing the driver to select a range and limiting the highest gear available Grade braking is available for normal driving and in Tow Haul Mode See Manual Mode 0 180 ...

Page 192: ...ained Across Key Cycles Yes Yes No No No Pedal Map Normal Normal Off Road Off Road Normal Auto Transmission Schedule Normal Normal Normal Normal Tow Haul AWD If Equipped Normal FWD Normal AWD NA Off Road AWD Normal AWD Steering Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Trailer Sway Control Normal Normal Normal Normal Tow Haul StabiliTrak Setting Normal Normal Normal Off Road Normal Traction Control Setti...

Page 193: ...le you are using cruise control If this happens the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 185 If a collision alert occurs when cruise control is activated cruise control is disengaged See Forward Collision Alert FCA System 0 200 When road conditions allow you to safely use it again cruise control can be turned back on Cruise control will di...

Page 194: ...ns to the previous set speed Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated Press and hold RES on the steering wheel until the vehicle accelerates to the desired speed then release it To increase the speed in small increments briefly press RES For each press the vehicle goes about 1 km h 1 mph faster The speedometer reading can be displayed in either ...

Page 195: ...ys to end cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal Press Shift the transmission to N Neutral To turn off cruise control press 5 Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed is erased from memory if 5 is pressed or if the ignition is turned off Driver Assistance Systems This vehicle may have features that work together to help avoid crashes or reduce crash damage while driving backing an...

Page 196: ... beeping To change the volume of the warning chime see Comfort and Convenience under Vehicle Personalization 0 133 If equipped with the Safety Alert Seat the driver seat cushion may provide a vibrating pulse alert instead of beeping To change this see Collision Detection Systems under Vehicle Personalization 0 133 Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing If equipped the Rear Vision Camera RVC Rea...

Page 197: ...ges from amber to red and increases in size the closer the object Surround Vision If equipped Surround Vision displays an image of the area surrounding the vehicle along with the front or rear camera views in the infotainment display The front camera is in the grille or near the front emblem the side cameras are on the bottom of the outside mirrors and the rear camera is above the license plate Wa...

Page 198: ...al distances Do not drive or park the vehicle using only these camera s Always check behind and around the vehicle before driving Failure to use proper care may result in injury death or vehicle damage Parking Assist With RPA and if equipped with FPA as the vehicle moves at speeds of less than 8 km h 5 mph the sensors on the bumpers may detect objects up to 2 5 m 8 ft behind the vehicle and 1 2 m ...

Page 199: ...s shifted into R Reverse RCTA displays a red warning triangle with a left or right pointing arrow to warn of traffic coming from the left or right This system detects objects coming from up to 20 m 65 ft from the left or right side of the vehicle When an object is detected either three beeps sound from the left or right or three Safety Alert Seat pulses occur on the left or right side depending on...

Page 200: ...large enough and within 1 5 m 5 ft of the vehicle The vehicle speed must be below 30 km h 18 mph The system cannot Detect whether it is a legal parking space Park exactly lined up with the vehicle next to it if the spot is approached at an angle or if the parking space is angled Park exactly centered in a spot that is marked too large Always detect short curbs When enabled APA searches for paralle...

Page 201: ... by the driver The maximum allowed speed is exceeded There is a failure with the APA system Electronic stability control or antilock brakes are activated A high priority vehicle message is displayed in the Driver Information Center DIC To cancel APA press O again When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The APA system may require a short period of driving along curves to calibrate Assistance...

Page 202: ...blocked by pedestrians or other objects FCA will not detect another vehicle ahead until it is completely in the driving lane Warning FCA does not provide a warning to help avoid a crash unless it detects a vehicle FCA may not detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA sensor is blocked by dirt snow or ice or if the windshield is damaged It may also not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads or in condi...

Page 203: ...C See Driver Information Center DIC 0 127 The minimum following time is 0 5 seconds away If there is no vehicle detected ahead or the vehicle ahead is out of sensor range dashes will be displayed Unnecessary Alerts FCA may provide unnecessary alerts for turning vehicles vehicles in other lanes objects that are not vehicles or shadows These alerts are normal operation and the vehicle does not need ...

Page 204: ...ake action and apply the brakes and or steer the vehicle to avoid crashes FAB may slow the vehicle to a complete stop to try to avoid a potential crash If this happens FAB may engage the Electric Parking Brake EPB to hold the vehicle at a stop Release the EPB or firmly press the accelerator pedal Warning FAB may automatically brake the vehicle suddenly in situations where it is unexpected and unde...

Page 205: ... the vehicle is in a forward gear the left or right side mirror display will light up if a moving vehicle is detected in that blind zone If the turn signal is activated and a vehicle is also detected on the same side the display will flash as an extra warning not to change lanes Since this system is part of the Lane Change Alert LCA system read the entire LCA section before using this feature Lane...

Page 206: ...vehicle is started both outside mirror LCA displays will briefly come on to indicate the system is operating When the vehicle is in a forward gear the left or right side mirror display will light up if a moving vehicle is detected in the next lane over in that blind zone or rapidly approaching that zone If the turn signal is activated in the same direction as a detected vehicle this display will f...

Page 207: ...this zone and the system is clean the system may need service Take the vehicle to your dealer Lane Departure Warning LDW If equipped LDW may help avoid crashes due to unintentional lane departures It may provide a warning if the vehicle is crossing a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in the lane departure direction Since this system is part of the Lane Keep Assist LKA system read t...

Page 208: ...roads could cause loss of control of the vehicle and a crash Turn the system off How the System Works The LKA camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview mirror To turn LKA on and off press A on the center console When on A is green if LKA is available to assist and provide LDW alerts It may assist by gently turning the steering wheel and display A as amber if the vehicle approaches a...

Page 209: ... heard when using gasoline rated at 91 RON or higher the engine needs service For the LTG 2 0L L4 turbo engine use unleaded petrol with a posted octane rating of 95 RON or higher Unleaded petrol rated at 91 RON can be used but acceleration and fuel economy will be reduced and an audible knocking noise may be heard If this occurs use petrol rated at 95 RON as soon as possible otherwise the engine c...

Page 210: ...n violently and can cause injury or death Continued Warning Continued To help avoid injuries to you and others read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island Turn off the engine when refueling Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended Do not use a cell phone while refueling Do not reenter the vehicle while pumping fuel Keep children...

Page 211: ...he nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant Leave the area immediately Filling the Tank with a Portable Gas Can If the vehicle runs out of fuel and must be filled from a portable gas can 1 Locate the capless funnel adapter from under the spare tire 2 Insert and latch the funnel into the capless fuel system Warning Attempting to refuel without ...

Page 212: ...icle for towing a trailer Read the entire section before towing a trailer For towing a disabled vehicle see Towing the Vehicle 0 276 For towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home see Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 277 Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips Driving with a Trailer When towing a trailer Become familiar with the state and local laws that apply specifically to trai...

Page 213: ... occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and the lamps and any trailer brakes still work Towing with a Stability Control System When towing the sound of the stability control system might be heard The system is reacting to the vehicle movement caused by the trailer which mainly occurs during cornering This is normal when towing heavier trailers Following Distance Stay at least twice as far...

Page 214: ...icle can tow in D Drive Use a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades engine coolant boils at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes If the engine is turned off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades the vehicle could show signs similar to engine overheating To avoid this let the engine run while parked pre...

Page 215: ...gue The total weight on the vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends on how the rig is used For example weight speed altitude road grades outside temperature the dimensions of the front of the trailer and how frequently the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important It can depend on any special equipment on the vehicle and the amount of tongue wei...

Page 216: ...ratings GCWR GVWR RGAWR Maximum Trailer Rating or Tongue Weight The only way to be sure it is not exceeding any of these ratings is to weigh the vehicle and trailer Total Weight on the Vehicle s Tires Inflate the vehicle s tires to the upper limit for cold tires These numbers can be found on the Certification label or see Vehicle Load Limits 0 165 for more information Do not go over the GVW limit ...

Page 217: ...pment conforming to Canadian Standards Association CSA requirement CAN3 D313 or its equivalent is recommended State and local regulations may also require the trailer to have its own braking system if loaded above a certain threshold These requirements vary from state to state Read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed adjusted and maintained properly Do not tap ...

Page 218: ...with vehicle systems This could affect vehicle operation and cause a crash Such devices may also access information stored in the vehicle s systems Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment Add on equipment can drain the vehicle s 12 volt ...

Page 219: ...lbs 243 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 243 LED Lighting 243 Headlamps 243 Taillamps 244 License Plate Lamp 245 Electrical System Electrical System Overload 245 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 246 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 246 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 249 Rear Compartment Fuse Block 251 Wheels and Tires Tires 253 All Season Tires 253 Winter Tires 254 Summer Tires 254 Tire Pressure 255 Tire...

Page 220: ...use of non GM certified parts including control module or software modifications is not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for affected parts GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on the vehicle See your dealer to accessorize the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories installed by a dealer technician Also see...

Page 221: ...e hood 1 Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it It is on the lower left side of the instrument panel between the door and the steering wheel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle to find the secondary hood release handle The handle is under the front edge of the hood near the center Push the handle to the right and raise the hood 3 Release the hood prop from its retainer located above the r...

Page 222: ...od prop Remove the hood prop from the slot on the underside of the hood and return the prop to its retainer The prop rod must click into place when returning it to the retainer to prevent hood damage 3 Lower the hood so that it is 30 cm 12 in above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches 4 Check to make sure the hood is closed If not repeat Steps 1 3 in the To open the hood section and then...

Page 223: ...GMC Terrain Terrain Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 11348267 2018 crc 6 27 17 222 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 1 5L Engine ...

Page 224: ...e Engine Oil 0 225 4 Engine Cooling Fan See Cooling System 0 230 5 Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brake Fluid 0 237 6 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 246 7 Remote Positive Terminal Under Cover See Jump Starting 0 274 8 Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Cooling System 0 230 9 Battery 0 238 10 Remote Negative Terminal See Jump Starting 0 274 11 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Washer Fl...

Page 225: ...GMC Terrain Terrain Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 11348267 2018 crc 6 27 17 224 Vehicle Care 2 0L Engine ...

Page 226: ...il in this section Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level See Checking Engine Oil and When to Add Engine Oil in this section Change the engine oil at the appropriate time See Engine Oil Life System 0 228 Always dispose of engine oil properly See What to Do with Used Oil in this section Checking Engine Oil Check the engine oil level regularly every 650 km 400 mi espe...

Page 227: ... an explanation of what kind of oil to use For engine oil crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications 0 297 Caution Do not add too much oil Oil levels above or below the acceptable operating range shown on the dipstick are harmful to the engine If you find that you have an oil level above the operating range i e the engine Continued Caution Continued has so much oil that the oil level get...

Page 228: ...peratures When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade it is recommended to select an oil of the correct specification See Specification earlier in this section Engine Oil Additives Engine Oil Flushes Do not add anything to the oil The recommended oils meeting the dexos specification are all that is needed for good performance and engine protection Engine oil system flushes are not rec...

Page 229: ...is work and reset the system It is also important to check the oil regularly over the course of an oil drain interval and keep it at the proper level If the system is ever reset accidentally the oil must be changed at 5 000 km 3 000 mi since the last oil change Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System Reset the system whenever the en...

Page 230: ...aintenance Schedule 0 290 How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter Do not start the engine or have the engine running with the engine air cleaner filter housing open Before removing the engine air cleaner filter make sure that the engine air cleaner filter housing and nearby components are free of dirt and debris Remove the engine air cleaner filter Lightly tap and shake the engine air cleaner...

Page 231: ...r cleaner filter housing cover using the four screws 4 Slide the air duct onto the cover assembly and tighten the screw on the air duct clamp 5 Verify that the wiring harness connector is fully connected to the sensor on air cleaner filter housing Warning Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to st...

Page 232: ...urface The coolant level should be at the cold fill line If it is not the vehicle may have a leak at the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine cooling fan is running If the engine is overheating the fan should be running If it is not the vehicle needs service Turn o...

Page 233: ...ge to the engine cooling system and the vehicle which would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Never dispose of engine coolant by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground or pouring into sewers streams or bodies of water Have the coolant changed by an authorized service center familiar with legal requirements regarding used coolant disposal This will help protect the environment and yo...

Page 234: ...arning Continued plain water or the wrong mixture the engine could get too hot but there would not be an overheat warning The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Warning Spilling coolant on hot engine parts can burn you Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Caution Failure to follow the specific coolant fill procedure could cause...

Page 235: ...em cools down again see your dealer Caution If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured Engine Overheating The vehicle has an engine coolant temperature gauge on the instrument cluster and overheat messages in the Driver Information Center DIC to warn of engine overheating See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge...

Page 236: ... the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed Open the windows as necessary 3 When it is safe to do so pull off the road shift to P Park or N Neutral and let the engine idle If the temperature overheat gauge is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer displays the vehicle can be driven Continue to drive the vehicle slowly for about 10 minutes Keep a safe vehicle dist...

Page 237: ...ee quarters full when it is very cold This allows for fluid expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound can come and go or can be heard all the time when the vehicle is moving except when applying the brake ...

Page 238: ...w 0 222 for the location of the reservoir Checking Brake Fluid With the vehicle in P Park on a level surface the brake fluid level should be between the minimum and maximum marks on the brake fluid reservoir There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir may go down Normal brake lining wear When new linings are installed the fluid level goes back up A fluid leak in the brake...

Page 239: ... Caution If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle s painted surfaces the paint finish can be damaged Immediately wash off any painted surface Battery The original equipment battery is maintenance free Do not remove the cap and do not add fluid This vehicle has an Absorbed Glass Mat AGM 12 volt battery Installation of a standard 12 volt battery will result in reduced 12 volt battery life Refer to t...

Page 240: ... unless there is a fluid leak or unusual noise If required have the transfer case serviced by your dealer Starter Switch Check Warning 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 a...

Page 241: ...shield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking See Maintenance Schedule 0 290 Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways For proper type and length see Maintenance Replacement Parts 0 295 Caution Allowing the wiper arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield Any damage that occurs would not be covered by ...

Page 242: ...e blade assembly 3 3 Push the new blade assembly securely on the wiper arm until the release lever clicks into place Gas Strut s This vehicle is equipped with gas strut s to provide assistance in lifting and holding open the hood trunk liftgate system in full open position Warning If the gas struts that hold open the hood trunk and or liftgate fail you or others could be seriously injured Take the...

Page 243: ...267 2018 crc 6 27 17 242 Vehicle Care Hood Trunk Liftgate Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset and should need no further adjustment If the vehicle is damaged in a crash the headlamp aim may be affected If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary see your dealer ...

Page 244: ...ID Lighting Warning The High Intensity Discharge HID lighting system operates at a very high voltage If you try to service any of the system Continued Warning Continued components you could be seriously injured Have your dealer or a qualified technician service them After an HID headlamp bulb has been replaced the beam might be a slightly different shade than it was originally This is normal LED L...

Page 245: ... by turning clockwise Taillamps To replace one of these lamps 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate 0 37 2 Remove the two screw caps and two screws from the taillamp assembly 3 Pull the taillamp assembly out of the vehicle body 4 Disconnect the lamp wiring harness 5 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out 6 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket 7 Push the replacement bulb straight into...

Page 246: ... the clip side first 8 Push on the lamp side opposite the clip until the lamp assembly snaps into place Electrical System Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload When the electrical load current is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the current load returns to normal or the probl...

Page 247: ...electrical problems Danger Fuses and circuit breakers are marked with their ampere rating Do not exceed the specified amperage rating when replacing fuses and circuit breakers Use of an oversized fuse or circuit breaker can result in a vehicle fire You and others could be seriously injured or killed To check a fuse look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted rep...

Page 248: ...sage F05 FlexFuel sensor F06 Transmission control module F07 F08 Engine control module F09 Air conditioning clutch Fuses Usage F10 Canister vent F11 Fuel system F12 Front heated seats F13 Afterboil pump F14 F15 Lambda sensor 2 F16 Fuel injectors odd F17 Fuel injectors even F18 Selective catalytic reduction module diesel only F19 NOx soot sensor diesel only F20 DC DC converter 2 F21 Shift control F...

Page 249: ...ed headlamp F43 Fuel pump Fuses Usage F44 Interior rearview mirror F45 Canister vent solenoid F46 Driver side Ventilated Seat F47 Steering column lock assembly F48 Rear wiper F49 F50 Heated steering wheel F51 Right headlamp F52 Engine control module Transmission control F53 F54 Front wiper F55 Front wiper speed Control F56 F57 Left headlamp Relays Usage K01 Starter solenoid K02 Air conditioning co...

Page 250: ...ument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is under the instrument panel on the driver side To access the fuses press and release the latch near the top center square Apply pressure to the two retaining tabs on the sides of the cover until the two retaining tabs clear the sides of the instrument panel Allow the panel to move downward and out of the way To reinstall the cover reverse th...

Page 251: ... F08 Body control module 3 F09 Amplifier F10 F11 F12 F13 F14 Electronic shifter F15 Transmission control module F16 Front heated seats F17 Left data link connector Fuses Usage F18 Body control module 7 F19 Exterior mirror F20 Body control module 1 F21 Body control module 4 F22 Body control module 6 F23 Electric steering column lock F24 Sensing and diagnostic module F25 Occupancy sensor F26 F27 Pow...

Page 252: ... panel USB F40 Camera module Liftgate module F41 Parking assist module F42 Radio Relays Usage K01 Deadbolt K02 Retained accessory power K03 Liftgate Relays Usage K04 K05 Logistics Circuit Breakers Usage CB1 Front auxiliary power outlet CB2 Auxiliary power outlet console Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is behind a trim panel on the side of the rear compartment Remove the...

Page 253: ... F9 Rear heated seat 1 F10 Parking assist F11 Rear heated seat 2 F12 F13 Trailer parking lamp F14 Right trailer turn signal lamp F15 Left parking lamp F16 Right parking lamp F17 Fuses Usage F18 Left trailer turn signal lamp F19 All wheel drive F20 Lumbar F21 Rear auxiliary power outlet F22 Rear drive unit Relays Usage K1 Right trailer stoplamp Turn signal lamp K2 Trailer reverse lamps K3 Left trai...

Page 254: ...ious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when hitting a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn or old tires can cause a crash If the tread is badly worn replace them Continued Warning Continued Replace an...

Page 255: ...sed dry road traction increased road noise and shorter tread life After changing to winter tires be alert for changes in vehicle handling and braking If using winter tires Use tires of the same brand and tread type on all four wheel positions Use only radial ply tires of the same size load range and speed rating as the original equipment tires Winter tires with the same speed rating as the origina...

Page 256: ...ndling Reduced fuel economy Overinflated tires or tires that have too much air can result in Unusual wear Poor handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards The Tire and Loading Information label on the vehicle indicates the original equipment tires and the correct cold tire inflation pressures The recommended pressure is the minimum air pressure needed to support the vehicle s maximum loa...

Page 257: ...horization to use the system The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your vehicle s tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by...

Page 258: ...ne or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 257 for additional information Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists TPMS se...

Page 259: ...d tire sealant available through your dealer or included in the vehicle TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable When the system detects a malfunction the low tire pressure warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle A DIC warning message also displays...

Page 260: ...e turn signal lamp will flash When the recommended pressure is reached the horn sounds once and the turn signal lamp will stop flashing and briefly turn solid Repeat these steps for all underinflated tires that have illuminated the low tire pressure warning light If the tire is overinflated by more than 35 kPa 5 psi the horn will sound multiple times and the turn signal lamp will continue to flash...

Page 261: ...l four tire wheel positions If it takes longer the matching process stops and must be restarted The TPMS sensor matching process is 1 Set the parking brake 2 Place the vehicle in Service Mode See Ignition Positions 0 169 3 Make sure the Tire Pressure info page option is turned on The info pages on the DIC can be turned on and off through the Options menu See Driver Information Center DIC 0 127 4 U...

Page 262: ...s cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Tire Rotation Tires should be rotated at the intervals specified in the Maintenance Schedule See Maintenance Schedule 0 290 Tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tires The ...

Page 263: ...ot get grease on the flat wheel mounting surface or on the wheel nuts or bolts When It Is Time for New Tires Factors such as maintenance temperatures driving speeds vehicle loading and road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires Treadwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tires Treadwear indicators appear when the tires have only 1 6 mm 1 16 in or less of tread remaining...

Page 264: ...le including brake system performance ride and handling traction control and tire pressure monitoring performance GM s TPC Spec number is molded onto the tire s sidewall near the tire size If the tires have an all season tread design the TPC Spec number will be followed by MS for mud and snow GM recommends replacing worn tires in complete sets of four Uniform tread depth on all tires will help to ...

Page 265: ...System 0 256 The Tire and Loading Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the vehicle See Vehicle Load Limits 0 165 for the label location and more information about the Tire and Loading Information label Different Size Tires and Wheels If wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original equipment wheels and tires vehicle performance including its braki...

Page 266: ...air replace it Some aluminum wheels can be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel that is needed Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces Replace wheels wheel bolts wheel nuts or Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS sensors with new GM original equipmen...

Page 267: ...nd what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction as used in a skid Stop press...

Page 268: ...roll over or fall causing injury or death Find a level place to change the tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly Continued Warning Continued 2 Put an automatic transmission in P Park or a manual transmission in 1 First or R Reverse 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle 5 Place wh...

Page 269: ... spare tire Place the spare tire next to the tire being changed 5 The jack and tools are stored below the spare tire Remove them from their container and place them near the tire being changed Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Do a safety check before proceeding See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 266 for more information 2 For vehicles with a wheel cover or center cap pull the cover or...

Page 270: ...a jack Warning Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle Continued Warning Continued damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle Warning Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate...

Page 271: ...or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When changing a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency a cloth or a paper Continued Warning Continued towel can be used however use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt 9 ...

Page 272: ...t manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel Continued Warning Continued nuts See Capacities and Specifications 0 297 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications Caution Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capaciti...

Page 273: ... and tools to their original storage location 2 Replace the spare tire cover 3 Replace the load floor 4 Place the flat tire lying flat in the rear storage compartment 5 Route the loop end of the strap through one of the cargo tie downs in the rear of the vehicle Then route the hook through the loop and pull the strap to tighten it around the cargo tie down 6 Route the hook end of the strap through...

Page 274: ...ed that the vehicle speed be limited to 80 km h 50 mph To conserve the tread of the spare tire have the standard tire repaired or replaced as soon as convenient and return the spare tire to the storage area When using a compact spare tire the AWD if equipped ABS and Traction Control systems may engage until the spare tire is recognized by the vehicle especially on slippery roads Adjust driving to ...

Page 275: ...o start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work and it could damage the vehicle 1 Discharged Battery Negative Grounding Stud 2 Discharged Battery Positive Terminal 3 Good Battery Negative Terminal 4 Good Battery Positive Terminal The jump start negative grounding stud 1 for the discharged battery is to the left of the windshield washer fluid reservoir The jump start positive terminal on...

Page 276: ...tools away from any underhood electric fan Warning Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Do not get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately Warn...

Page 277: ...the Vehicle Caution Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle may cause damage The damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not lash or hook to suspension components Use the proper straps around the tires to secure the vehicle Use only a flatbed tow truck for towing a disabled vehicle Never use a sling type lift or damage will occur Use ramps to help reduce approach angles if necessary A...

Page 278: ... eye into the socket by turning it until it stops When the tow eye is removed reinstall the cover with the notch in the original position To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes such as behind a motor home see Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 277 Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motor h...

Page 279: ...eels on the ground the drivetrain components could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle Continued Caution Continued warranty Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground The vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground The vehicle may be towed using a platform trailer with all four wheels off the ground Some vehicles may be dolly towed ...

Page 280: ...ions for preparing the vehicle and dolly for towing 6 Release the parking brake Caution If 105 km h 65 mph is exceeded while towing the vehicle it could be damaged Never exceed 105 km h 65 mph while towing the vehicle Towing the Vehicle from the Rear Caution Towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it Also repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Never have the vehicle towed from ...

Page 281: ... any vehicle care product Caution Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 30 cm 12 in to the surface of the vehicle Use of power washers exceeding 8 274 kPa 1 200 psi can result in damage or removal of paint and decals Caution Do not power wash any component under the hood that has this e symbol Continued Caution Continued This could cause damage that would not be covered by the vehicle warra...

Page 282: ...inish on the vehicle To keep the paint finish looking new keep the vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings Caution Failure to clean and protect the bright metal moldings can result in a hazy white finish or pitting This damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty The bright metal moldings on the vehicle are aluminum chrome or stainless steel T...

Page 283: ...orm finish Clean low gloss stripes with soap and water only Air Intakes Clear debris from the air intakes between the hood and windshield when washing the vehicle Shutter System The vehicle may have a shutter system designed to help increase fuel economy Keep the shutter system clean for proper operation Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner Clean rubbe...

Page 284: ...e used on roads for conditions such as ice and dust Always wash the chrome with soap and water after exposure Caution To avoid surface damage do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes cleaners brushes or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome plated wheels Use only approved cleaners Also never drive a vehicle with aluminum or chrome plated wheels through an automatic car wash t...

Page 285: ...provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the vehicle warranty Finish Damage Quickly repair minor chips and scratches with touch up materials available from your dealer to avoid corrosion Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer s body and paint shop Chemical Paint Spotting Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted vehicle surfaces causing blotchy ring shap...

Page 286: ...hing never use abrasive cleaners on automotive glass Abrasive cleaners or aggressive cleaning may damage the rear window defogger Cleaning the windshield with water during the first three to six months of ownership will reduce tendency to fog Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently so that the speaker will not be damaged Clean spots with water and mild soap Coated Moldings Coated moldi...

Page 287: ... vehicle displays First use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt that can scratch the surface Then gently clean by rubbing with a microfiber cloth Never use window cleaners or solvents Periodically hand wash the microfiber cloth separately using mild soap Do not use bleach or fabric softener Rinse thoroughly and air dry before next use Caution Do not attach a device with a suction cup to the displa...

Page 288: ...h cold water and then dry completely Care of Seat Belts Keep belts clean and dry Warning Do not bleach or dye seat belt webbing It may severely weaken the webbing In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean and rinse seat belt webbing only with mild soap and lukewarm water Allow the webbing to dry Floor Mats Warning If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly ins...

Page 289: ...f the driver side floor mat Use only a single floor mat on the driver side Do not place one floor mat on top of another Removing and Replacing the Floor Mat The driver side floor mat is held in place by two retainers 1 Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock each retainer and remove 2 Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snap into position 3 M...

Page 290: ...ve up to date tools and equipment for fast and accurate diagnostics Many dealers have extended evening and Saturday hours courtesy transportation and online scheduling to assist with service needs Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services With trained technicians the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil changes and ti...

Page 291: ...y driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather Mainly driven in hilly or mountainous terrain Used for high speed or competitive driving Used for taxi police or delivery service Refer to the information in Additional Required Services Severe Service Warning Performing maintenance work can be dangerous and can cause serious injury Perform maintenance work only if the required information proper tools...

Page 292: ... windshield wiper blades for wear cracking or contamination See Exterior Care 0 280 Replace worn or damaged wiper blades See Wiper Blade Replacement 0 240 Check tire inflation pressures See Tire Pressure 0 255 Inspect tire wear See Tire Inspection 0 261 Visually check for fluid leaks Inspect engine air cleaner filter Or every 6 months whichever comes first See Engine Air Cleaner Filter 0 229 Inspe...

Page 293: ...lines and hoses for proper attachment connection routing and condition Change transfer case fluid if equipped with AWD Do not directly power wash the transfer case output seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and should be replaced Visually inspect accessory drive belts Or every three ...

Page 294: ... Note All vehicles with rear wheel drive change driveline axle oil every 30 000 km 19 000 mi if vehicle is used for towing purposes Footnote Under extreme driving conditions listed above it may be necessary to replace your spark plugs at more frequent intervals For further assistance in determining the most suitable service maintenance intervals for your vehicle please contact your authorized GM D...

Page 295: ...lco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended See Engine Oil 0 225 Hood and Door Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid Power Liftgate Actuator Ball Joint Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No 89021668 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category L...

Page 296: ...ned from your dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 23279657 A3226C Engine Oil Filter 1 5L L4 Gas Engine 12640445 PF64 2 0L L4 Gas Engine 12640445 PF64 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13508023 CF185 Spark Plugs 1 5L L4 Gas Engine 12673527 41 153 2 0L L4 Gas Engine 12647827 41 125 Wiper Blades Driver Side 60 cm 23 6 in 23368186 Passenger Side 45 0 cm 17 7 in 2335...

Page 297: ...ion Number VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code identifies the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications 0 297 for the vehicle s engine code Service Parts Identificat...

Page 298: ...m refrigerant type and charge amount see the refrigerant label under the hood See your dealer for more information Engine Cooling System 1 5L L4 Gas Engine 6 6 L 7 0 qt 2 0L L4 Gas Engine 7 8 L 8 2 qt Engine Oil with Filter 1 5L L4 Gas Engine AWD 5 0 L 5 3 qt 1 5L L4 Gas Engine FWD 4 0 L 4 2 qt 2 0L L4 Gas Engine AWD 5 7 L 6 0 qt 2 0L L4 Gas Engine FWD 4 7 L 5 0 qt Fuel Tank FWD 56 0 L 14 8 gal AW...

Page 299: ... this manual Recheck fluid level after filling Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Horsepower Torque Spark Plug Gap 1 5L L4 Gas Engine V 127 kW 5800 rpm 170 hp 5800 rpm 275 Y 2000 4000 rpm 203 lb ft 2000 4000 rpm 0 60 0 70 mm 0 024 0 028 in 2 0L L4 Gas Engine X 186 kW 5500 rpm 250 hp 5500 rpm 353 Y 2500 4500 rpm 260 lb ft 2500 4500 rpm 0 75 0 90 mm 0 030 0 035 in Vehicle Top Speed Top Speed Metr...

Page 300: ...GMC Terrain Terrain Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 11348267 2018 crc 6 27 17 Technical Data 299 Engine Drive Belt Routing 1 5L L4 Gas Engine 2 0L L4 Gas Engine ...

Page 301: ...e modules may also store data about how the vehicle is operated such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed These modules may retain personal preferences such as radio presets seat positions and temperature settings Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder EDR The main purpose of an EDR is to record in certain crash or near crash like situations such as an ai...

Page 302: ...er other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR GM will not access these data or share it with others except with the consent of the vehicle owner or if the vehicle is leased with the consent of the lessee in response to an official request of police or similar government office as part of GM s defense ...

Page 303: ...ee after an Airbag Inflates 75 When Should an Airbag Inflate 73 Where Are the Airbags 72 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 80 Passenger Status Indicator 118 Airbags cont d Readiness Light 117 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 80 System Check 70 Alarm Vehicle Security 42 Alert Lane Change 204 Side Blind Zone SBZA 204 All Season Tires 253 All Wheel Drive 182 239 Antilock Brake System ABS 182 ...

Page 304: ...xide Engine Exhaust 176 Liftgate 37 Winter Driving 163 Cargo Cover 100 Tie Downs 101 Caution Danger and Warning 2 Center Console Storage 99 Chains Tire 266 Charging Wireless 108 Charging System Light 118 Check Engine Light Malfunction Indicator 119 Child Restraints Infants and Young Children 83 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 88 Older Children 82 Securing 94 96 Systems 86 Circuit Breakers 2...

Page 305: ...the Vehicle is Stuck 164 Loss of Control 157 Off Road 157 Off Road Recovery 157 Vehicle Load Limits 165 Wet Roads 162 Winter 163 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 149 E Electric Parking Brake 183 Electric Parking Brake Light 121 Electrical Equipment Add On 217 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block 246 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 246 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 249 Overload 245 Electri...

Page 306: ... 125 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block 246 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 246 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 249 Rear Compartment Fuse Block 251 G Gas Strut s 241 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature 116 Fuel 115 Odometer 115 Speedometer 115 Tachometer 115 Trip Odometer 115 Warning Lights and Indicators 111 General Information Service and Maintenance 289 General Information cont d Towing 211 Vehicle Care ...

Page 307: ... Plate 245 Malfunction Indicator Check Engine 119 On Reminder 126 Reading 143 Taillamps 244 Lane Change Alert LCA 204 Lane Departure Warning LDW 206 Lane Keep Assist LKA 206 Lap Shoulder Belt 65 LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash 94 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 88 LED Lighting 243 Liftgate 37 Lighting Entry 144 Lighting cont d Exit 144 Illumination Control 142 LED 243 Light...

Page 308: ...e 132 Vehicle Speed 132 Mirrors Automatic Dimming 45 Automatic Dimming Rearview 46 Convex 44 Folding 45 Heated 45 Manual Rearview 46 Power 45 Tilt in Reverse 45 Mirrors Interior Rearview 46 Mode 188 Driver Control 188 Monitor System Tire Pressure 256 N Net Convenience 101 New Vehicle Break In 168 O Odometer 115 Trip 115 Off Road 157 Driving 157 Recovery 157 Oil Engine 225 Engine Oil Life System 22...

Page 309: ...em Parts after a Crash 94 Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash 70 Restraints Where to Put 87 Retained Accessory Power RAP 172 Reverse Tilt Mirrors 45 Roads Driving Wet 162 Roof Sunroof 48 Roof Rack System 102 Rotation Tires 261 Routing Engine Drive Belt 299 Running the Vehicle While Parked 176 S Safety Kit 101 Safety Locks 36 Safety System Check 69 Seat Belts 63 Care 69 Seat Belts cont d...

Page 310: ... d Heated Wheel 104 Wheel Adjustment 104 Wheel Controls 104 Storage Areas Cargo Cover 100 Center Console 99 Convenience Net 101 Glove Box 99 Roof Rack System 102 Storage Compartments 99 Struts Gas 241 Stuck Vehicle 164 Summer Tires 254 Sun Visors 48 Sunroof 48 Symbols 3 System Forward Collision Alert FCA 200 Infotainment 146 301 Roof Rack 102 Systems Driver Assistance 194 T Tachometer 115 Taillamp...

Page 311: ...tification Number VIN 296 Vehicle cont d Load Limits 165 Messages 132 Personalization 133 Remote Start 31 Security 42 Speed Messages 132 Towing 276 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 123 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure 255 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 300 Ventilation Air 152 Visors 48 W Warning Brake System Light 121 Caution and Danger 2 Lane Departure LDW 206 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 111 Warnin...

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