GMC Terrain 2019 Owner's Manual

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Terrain/Terrain Denali

Owner’s Manual

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Contents

Introduction . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

In Brief .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 29

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Instruments and Controls . .. . . . 113

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 169

Climate Controls .. .. . . . . . . . . . . 170

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 178

Vehicle Care . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284

Service and Maintenance . .. . . 376

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391

Customer Information .. .. . . . . . 395

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 405

OnStar .. .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409

Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . 417

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421

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2 Introduction

Introduction

The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem, TERRAIN, and DENALI are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Company” for GMC Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.

This manual describes features that may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that was not purchased on the vehicle, model variants, country specifications, features/applications that may not be available 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.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, or from:

Propriétaires Canadiens

On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:

Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170 USA

Using this Manual

To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 84134733 A First Printing

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Introduction 3

About Driving the Vehicle

As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or a crash. Be sure to read the driving guidelines in this manual in the section called “Driving and Operating” and specifically Driver

Behavior 0 179, Driving Environment 0 180, and Vehicle Design 0 180.

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 hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.

Warning

{

Warning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.

Caution

Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage.

A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”

Symbols

The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator.

M : Shown when the owner ’s

manual has additional instructions or information.

* : Shown when the service

manual has additional instructions or information.

0 : Shown when there is more

information on another page — “see page.”

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4 Introduction

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.

u : Air Conditioning System G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil 9 : Airbag Readiness Light

! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) $ : Brake System Warning Light

9 : Dispose of Used Components

Properly

B : Engine Coolant Temperature _ : Flame/Fire Prohibited H : Flammable [ : Forward Collision Alert + : Fuses

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure

X : Park Assist

~ : Pedestrian Ahead Indicator

O : Power

7 : Rear Cross Traffic Alert

I : Registered Technician

/ : Remote Vehicle Start

> : Seat Belt Reminders

I : Side Blind Zone Alert

h : Start/Stop

7 : Tire Pressure Monitor

d : StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability

Control (ESC)

a : Under Pressure V : Vehicle Ahead Indicator

j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child

Restraints

| : Lane Change Alert @ : Lane Departure Warning A : Lane Keep Assist

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In Brief

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Initial Drive Information

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . .. . 8

Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 9

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Heated and Ventilated Seats . .. 13

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 13

Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Passenger Sensing System . . . 14

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 15

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 21

Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 21

Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . 22

Surround Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 22

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 22

Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Automatic Parking

Assist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 23

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Universal Remote System . . . . . 23

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . 23

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Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 25

Fuel (LYX - 1.5L L4 Turbo

Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Fuel (LTG - 2.0L L4 Turbo

Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Fuel (Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 26

E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . 26

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 26

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Diesel Particulate Filter . . . . . . . . 27

Diesel Exhaust Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 28

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6 In Brief

Instrument Panel

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1. Air Vents 0 175.

2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn

and Lane-Change Signals

0 165.

IntelliBeam System Button (If Equipped). See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 161.

3. Instrument Cluster (Base and

Midlevel) 0 122 or Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0 125.

Driver Information Center (DIC) Display. See Driver Information Center

(DIC) (Base and Midlevel) 0 142 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 147.

4. Windshield Wiper/Washer

0 114.

5. Infotainment 0 169.

6. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp System 0 164.

7. Hazard Warning Flashers 0 164.

8. Climate Control Systems 0 170 (If Equipped).

Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 172 (If Equipped).

9. Shift Switches. See Automatic Transmission 0 213.

10. Power Outlets 0 117.

11. Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 243 (If Equipped).

12. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 65 (If Equipped).

13. Wireless Charging 0 118 (If Equipped).

14. Driver Mode Control 0 226 (If Equipped).

15. Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 258 (If Equipped).

Hill Descent Control (HDC)

0 225 (If Equipped).

16. USB Port. See the infotainment manual.

Auxiliary Jack. See the infotainment manual.

17. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See Ignition Positions 0 195.

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18. Steering Wheel Controls. See the infotainment manual.

19. Horn 0 114.

20. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 114 (Out of View).

21. Hood Release. See Hood 0 287.

22. Cruise Control 0 230.

Heated Steering Wheel 0 114

(If Equipped).

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 250 (If Equipped).

23. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction

Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 133.

24. Electric Parking Brake 0 219.

25. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 161.

Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 166.

Fog Lamps 0 165 (If

Equipped).

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8 In Brief

Initial Drive Information

This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.

For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner’s manual.

Stop/Start System

If equipped, the Stop/Start system will shut off the engine to help conserve fuel. It has components designed for the increased number of starts.

When the brakes are applied and the vehicle is at a complete stop, the engine may turn off. When stopped, the tachometer displays AUTO STOP. See Tachometer 0 128. When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine will restart. See Stop/Start System 0 199.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The Remote 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 RKE transmitter to remove the key. Never pull the key out without pressing the button. The key can be used for the driver door.

Q : Press to lock all doors.

K : Press to unlock the driver door

or all doors depending on the vehicle personalization settings.

Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.

See Vehicle Personalization 0 152.

7 : Press and release one time to

initiate vehicle locator.

Press and hold to sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel the panic alarm.

7 for three seconds

b : Press twice quickly to open or

close the liftgate. Press once to stop the liftgate from moving.

See Keys 0 29 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 30.

Remote Vehicle Start

If equipped, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle.

Starting the Vehicle

1. Press and release Q on the

RKE transmitter.

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2. Immediately press and hold /

for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on.

Remote start can be extended.

Start the vehicle normally after entering.

Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start, do one of the following:

Press and hold parking lamps turn off.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the vehicle on and then off.

See Remote Vehicle Start 0 36.

/ until the

Door Locks

To lock or unlock the vehicle from the outside, press

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

Q or K on the

Q : Press to lock the doors.

K : Press to unlock the doors.

See Door Locks 0 38.

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.

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Keyless Access

Press the button on the driver door when the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). When unlocking from the driver door, the first press unlocks that door; press again within five seconds to unlock all passenger doors. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 30.

Liftgate

Manual Liftgate Operation

Unlock the vehicle before opening the liftgate.

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10 In Brief

To open the liftgate, press the touch pad on the bottom of the liftgate and lift up.

Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgate. This may cause the liftgate to be unlatched.

Power Liftgate Operation

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).

Choose the power liftgate mode by turning the dial on the switch to either the 3/4 or MAX position.

Press

8 to open or close the

liftgate.

See Liftgate 0 42.

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 42.

Windows

The power windows work when the ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.

Using the window switch, press to open or pull to close the window.

The windows may be temporarily disabled if they are used repeatedly within a short time.

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Seat Adjustment

Manual Front Seats

Seat Height Adjuster

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Reclining Seatbacks

Move the lever up or down to

To adjust a manual seat:

1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat.

2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle.

3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place.

manually raise or lower the seat.

See Seat Adjustment 0 60.

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.

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To return the seatback to an upright position:

1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback returns to the upright position.

2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

See Reclining Seatbacks 0 61.

Power Driver Seat

To adjust a power driver 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 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 60.

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 61.

Memory Features

If equipped, memory seats allow two drivers to save and recall their unique seat positions for driving the vehicle, and a shared exit position for getting out of the vehicle. Other feature positions may also be saved, such as power mirrors and power steering wheel, if equipped. Memory positions are linked to RKE transmitter 1 or 2 for automatic memory recalls.

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Before saving, adjust all available memory feature positions. Turn the ignition on and then press and release SET; a beep will sound. Then immediately press and hold 1,

2, or

B (Exit) until two beeps

sound. To manually recall these positions, press and hold 1, 2, or

until the saved position is reached.

When Seat Entry Memory is enabled in vehicle personalization, positions previously saved to memory buttons 1 and 2 are recalled when the ignition is changed from off to on or ACC/ ACCESSORY.

When Seat Exit Memory is enabled in vehicle personalization, the feature automatically recalls the previously saved exit position when exiting the vehicle.

Memory adjustments may not be available upon delivery or after service until steps in “Saving Memory Positions” section are performed. See Memory Seats 0 62.

Heated and Ventilated Seats

If equipped, the buttons are on the center console. To operate, the engine must be running.

Press

I or +, if equipped, to heat

the driver or passenger seatback only.

J or z to heat the driver or

Press passenger cushion and seatback.

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C or {, if equipped, to

Press ventilate the driver or passenger seat. A ventilated seat has a fan that pulls air through the cushion and seatback. The air is not cooled.

Press the heated or ventilated button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated or ventilated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest.

See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 65.

Head Restraint Adjustment

Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed 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.

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See Head Restraints 0 58 and Seat Adjustment 0 60.

Seat Belts

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use seat belts properly:

Seat Belts 0 71

How to Wear Seat Belts Properly 0 72

Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 74

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 98

Passenger Sensing System

The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System 0 85.

The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 131.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior

To adjust the mirrors:

1. Press

2. Press the arrows on the control

See Power Mirrors 0 51.

j or | to choose the

driver or passenger mirror.

pad to move each mirror in the desired direction.

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Interior

Adjustment

Adjust the rearview mirror to clearly view the area behind the vehicle.

Manual Rearview Mirror

For vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the 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 52.

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 52.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down.

3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you.

4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

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Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

The dome lamp controls are in the overhead console.

To operate, press the following buttons:

j OFF : Press to turn off the

dome lamps when a door is open. An indicator light on the button will turn on when the dome lamp

override is activated. Press OFF again to deactivate this feature

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16 In Brief

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.

Rear Reading Lamps

Press the lamp lens to turn the rear passenger reading lamps on or off.

For more information on interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 166.

Exterior Lighting

Front Reading Lamps

The front reading lamps are in the overhead console.

Press the lamp lenses to turn the front reading lamps on or off.

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.

In Canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).

AUTO : Turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending on outside lighting.

; : Turns on the parking lamps

including all lamps, except the headlamps.

5 : Turns on the headlamps

together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights.

See:

Exterior Lamp Controls 0 161

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 0 163

Fog Lamps 0 165

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

LO : Use for slow wipes.

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Rear Window 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.

INT : Move the lever up to INT for

intermittent wipes, then turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.

OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.

1X : For a single wipe, briefly move

the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down.

f : Pull the windshield wiper

lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers.

Turn the end of the windshield wiper lever to operate the rear window wiper/washer.

OFF : Turns the system off.

INT : Intermittent wipes.

ON : Slow wipes.

1 : Push the windshield wiper

lever forward to spray washer fluid on the rear window. The lever automatically returns to its original position when released.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer

0 114 and Rear Window Wiper/ Washer 0 115.

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18 In Brief

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 Recirculation

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Dual Automatic Climate Control System

1. Driver Temperature Control

2. A/C (Air Conditioning)

3. Air Delivery Mode Controls

4. Fan Control

5. Defrost

6. Passenger Temperature Control

7. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature)

8. Rear Window Defogger

9. Power Button

10. Air Recirculation

11. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

See Climate Control Systems 0 170 (If Equipped) or Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 172 (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 0 217.

To use this feature:

1. Press the L (Low) button.

2. Press the plus or minus button on the center stack to increase or decrease the gear range available.

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20 In Brief

Vehicle Features

Cruise Control

Infotainment System

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.

Steering Wheel Controls

The infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls. See “Steering Wheel Controls” in the infotainment manual.

J : 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 speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed.

See Cruise Control 0 230 or Adaptive Cruise Control 0 232 (if equipped).

Driver Information Center (DIC)

The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems.

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w or x : Press to move up or

down in a list.

o or p : Press to move between

the interactive display zones in the cluster.

V : Press to open a menu or select

a menu item. Press and hold to reset values on certain screens.

See Driver Information Center (DIC)

(Base and Midlevel) 0 142 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 147.

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System

If equipped, FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a

green indicator, is detected ahead. This indicator displays amber if you follow a vehicle too closely. When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA provides a flashing red alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses the driver seat.

V, when a vehicle

See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 250.

Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)

If the vehicle has Forward Collision Alert (FCA), it also has FAB, which includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA). When the system detects a vehicle ahead in your path that is traveling in the same direction that you may be about to crash into, it can provide a boost to braking or automatically brake the vehicle. This can help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes when driving in a forward gear.

See Forward Automatic Braking (FAB) 0 252.

Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System

If equipped, the FPB system may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes with nearby pedestrians when driving in a forward gear. FPB displays an

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amber indicator, pedestrian is detected directly ahead. When approaching a detected pedestrian too quickly, FPB provides a red flashing alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps. FPB can provide a boost to braking or automatically brake the vehicle.

See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System 0 253.

~, when a nearby

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 provide a Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert as the lane marking is crossed. The system will not assist or alert if it detects that you are actively steering. Override LKA by turning the steering wheel. LKA uses a camera to detect lane markings between 60 km/h (37 mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph).

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See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

0 258 and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 258.

Lane Change Alert (LCA)

If equipped, the LCA system is a lane-changing aid that assists drivers with avoiding lane change crashes that occur with moving vehicles in the side blind zone (or spot) areas or with vehicles rapidly approaching these areas from behind. The LCA warning display will light up in the corresponding outside mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on. The Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system is included as part of the LCA system.

See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)

0 255 and Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 256.

Surround Vision

If equipped, views around the vehicle appear in the infotainment display to aid with parking and low-speed maneuvers.

See “Surround Vision” under

Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 243.

Front Vision Camera

If equipped, a view of the area in front of the vehicle appears on the infotainment display to aid with parking and low-speed maneuvers.

See “Front Vision Camera” under

Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 243.

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

The RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on the infotainment display when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to aid with parking and low-speed backing maneuvers.

See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 243.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System

If equipped, the RCTA system shows a triangle with an arrow on the infotainment display to warn of traffic behind your vehicle that may cross your vehicle's path while in R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will sound, or the driver seat will pulse.

See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 243.

Park Assist

If equipped, Rear Park 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 provide the object distance. In addition, multiple beeps or seat pulses may occur if very close to an object.

The vehicle may also have the Front Park Assist system.

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See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 243.

Automatic Parking Assist (APA)

If equipped, the APA system helps to search for and maneuver the vehicle into parallel or perpendicular parking spots using automatic steering, DIC displays, and beeps. When the vehicle speed is below

30 km/h (18 mph), press enable the system.

See “Automatic Parking Assist (APA)” under Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 243.

O to

In the rear cargo area.

To use the outlet, remove the cover.

See Power Outlets 0 117.

Universal Remote System

Power Outlets

The vehicle has two 12-volt accessory power outlets, which can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player.

There are power outlets:

On the center stack below the climate control system.

If equipped, the Universal Remote System allows for garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices to be programmed to work with these buttons in the vehicle.

See Universal Remote System 0 157.

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Sunroof

1. Sunroof Switch

2. Sunshade Switch

If equipped, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is on or in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Ignition Positions 0 195 and

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 202.

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Sunroof Switch

Express-Open/Express-Close : To

express-open the sunroof, press and release release

movement. To express-close the sunroof, press and release Press and release

time to stop movement.

Open/Close (Manual Mode) : To open the sunroof, press and hold

e (1). Press and

e (1) at any time to stop

g (1).

g (1) at any

e (1) until the sunroof reaches

the desired position. To close the sunroof, press and hold

Comfort Stop : The sunroof has a comfort stop feature that stops the sunroof from opening fully. Press

and release the rear of move the sunroof to the partially opened comfort stop position.

Pressing the rear of 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 fully.

g (1).

g to

g again will

Vent : From the closed position, press and release the sunroof. Press and release

(1) to close the vent.

Sunshade Switch

Express-open/Express-close : To

express-open the sunshade, press and release release

movement. To express-close the sunshade, press and release

(2). Press and release Q (2) at

any time to stop movement.

Open/Close (Manual Mode) : To open the sunshade, press and hold

r (2) at any time to stop

e (1) to vent

r (2). Press and

r (2) until the sunshade reaches

the desired position. To close the sunshade, press and hold

Q (2).

When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector will automatically raise. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed.

The sunroof cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure.

The sunroof is equipped with an automatic reversal system. See Sunroof 0 54.

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Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control

The Traction Control System (TCS) limits wheel slip. The system is on when the vehicle is started.

The StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system is on when the vehicle is started.

TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC can be turned off or on using the Driver Information Center (DIC) controls. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 222.

Tire Pressure Monitor

This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 191. 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 need to be inflated to the proper pressure.

The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures.

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See Tire Pressure Monitor System 0 333.

Tire Fill Alert (If Equipped)

This feature provides visual and audible alerts outside the vehicle to help when inflating an underinflated tire to the recommended cold tire pressure. See “Tire Fill Alert (If Equipped)” under Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 334.

Fuel (LYX - 1.5L L4 Turbo Engine)

Regular Unleaded Fuel

Use only Regular 87 octane — (R +M)/2 — or higher unleaded gasoline in your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is recommended. Do not use gasoline with an octane rating lower as it will result in reduced performance and

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lower fuel economy. See Recommended Fuel (LYX -

1.5L L4 Turbo Engine) 0 260 or Recommended Fuel (LTG - 2.0L L4 Turbo Engine) 0 260.

Fuel (LTG - 2.0L L4 Turbo Engine)

Premium Recommended

Use premium 93 octane — (R+M)/2 — unleaded gasoline in your

vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is recommended. Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating as low as 87 may be used, but it will reduce performance and fuel economy. See Recommended Fuel (LYX -

1.5L L4 Turbo Engine) 0 260 or Recommended Fuel (LTG - 2.0L L4 Turbo Engine) 0 260.

Fuel (Diesel)

Use of diesel fuel with ultra low sulfur content (15 ppm, maximum) is required. See Fuel for Diesel Engines 0 262.

E85 or FlexFuel

No E85 or FlexFuel

Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater than E15 (15% ethanol by volume), such as E85, cannot be used in this vehicle.

Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter.

The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.

Resetting the Oil Life System

1. Display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC menu. See Driver Information Center

(DIC) (Base and Midlevel) 0 142 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 147.

2. Press and hold seconds while the Oil Life display is active to reset the Oil Life system.

3. REMAINING OIL LIFE 100% will be displayed when the oil life system is successfully reset.

The oil life system can also be reset as follows:

1. Place the ignition in Service Mode. See Ignition Positions 0 195.

V for several

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2. Display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC menu. See Driver Information Center

(DIC) (Base and Midlevel) 0 142 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 147.

3. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds.

4. If the display changes to 100%, the system is reset.

See Engine Oil Life System 0 298.

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible:

Set the climate controls to the desired temperature after the engine is started, or turn them off when not required.

Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.

Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.

Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.

When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.

Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.

Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.

Combine several trips into a single trip.

Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.

Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.

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Diesel Particulate Filter

The engine is equipped with a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) that will filter or trap particulates. The DPF is under the vehicle in the exhaust system.

Depending on a number of factors monitored by the engine computer, the DPF will need to be cleaned of accumulated solids. When a cleaning is needed, the engine computer will initiate a cleaning action by warming the exhaust gas temperature. This feature has been designed to operate automatically, with limited operator involvement or awareness.

Cleaning the DPF (Exhaust Filter)

While the DPF cleaning is automatically controlled by the engine computer, the vehicle will need to operate continuously for approximately 25 minutes and at speeds greater than 50 km/h (30 mph) to clean the DPF effectively.

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Special DPF Driver Messages

If the vehicle is used for numerous short trips or extended slow-speed operation, the engine computer may not be able to clean the DPF effectively. If this happens, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message will display.

If the vehicle continues to be driven in a manner that prevents effective DPF cleaning, the DPF will become plugged. If this occurs, the engine computer will turn on the malfunction indicator lamp in the instrument cluster and a DIC message will display. See Diesel

Particulate Filter 0 207, Fuel for Diesel Engines 0 262 and Engine Oil 0 294.

Diesel Exhaust Fluid

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is used with diesel engines to reduce the amount of regulated emissions produced. The DEF system must be maintained for the vehicle to run

properly. It is normal to hear the DEF system purge fluid back into the tank after the vehicle is shut off.

Locating Diesel Exhaust Fluid

DEF can be purchased at a GMC dealer. It can also be purchased at authorized vehicle dealerships. Additionally, some diesel fueling stations or retailers may have DEF. For vehicles with an active OnStar service plan, OnStar can help to locate a DEF retailer. See Customer Assistance Offices 0 397 for phone numbers to assist you in contacting a GM dealer. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 387.

As the DEF tank becomes low on fluid, warnings begin with approximately 1 600 km (1,000 mi) of remaining range. These warnings will increase in intensity as the tank becomes empty. Once the tank is empty, the vehicle speed will be limited. If there is an issue with the quality of the fluid or the exhaust fluid system, warnings will be displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Diesel Exhaust Fluid 0 208.

Roadside Assistance Program

U.S.: 1-888-881-3302

TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438

Canada: 1-800-268-6800

New GMC owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Program.

See Roadside Assistance Program 0 399.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 30

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 36

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Delayed Locking . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 40

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 41

Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . .. 41

Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 41

Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 51

Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 51

Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 52

Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . .. 52

Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 54

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . 54

Doors

Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 48

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 49

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Keys and Locks

Keys

Warning

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Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the RKE transmitter in the vehicle, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with an RKE transmitter.

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