GMC Terrain Denali 2018 Owner's Manual
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Contents
Introduction . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 28
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Instruments and Controls . .. . . . 110
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 159
Climate Controls .. .. . . . . . . . . . . 160
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 168
Vehicle Care . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Service and Maintenance . .. . . 351
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Customer Information .. .. . . . . . 369
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 379
OnStar .. .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
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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.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 23194369 B Second Printing
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.
About Driving the Vehicle
As with other vehicles of this type,
failure to operate this vehicle
correctly may result in loss of
control or an accident. Be sure to
read the driving guidelines in this
manual in the section called “Driving
and Operating” and specifically
Driver Behavior 0 169, Driving
Environment 0 170, and Vehicle
Design 0 170.
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2017 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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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.
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
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
or information.
* : Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0 : Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
Introduction 3
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 Lamps
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child
Restraints
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* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
O : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Seat Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak
a : Under Pressure
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Heated and Ventilated Seats . .. 13
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 14
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Passenger Sensing System . . . 14
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 15
Interior 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 Traffic Alert (RCTA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 22
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Automatic Parking
Assist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 22
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Universal Remote System . . . . . 23
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . 23
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 24
Fuel (LYX - 1.5L L4 Turbo
Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
In Brief 5
Fuel (LTG - 2.0L L4 Turbo
Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fuel (Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 25
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . 25
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 25
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Diesel Particulate Filter . . . . . . . . 26
Diesel Exhaust Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 27
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6 In Brief
Instrument Panel
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1. Air Vents 0 165.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 155.
IntelliBeam System Button (If
Equipped). See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0 151.
3. Instrument Cluster 0 119.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 136.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0 111.
5. Infotainment 0 159.
6. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0 154.
7. Hazard Warning Flashers
0 154.
8. Climate Control Systems 0 160
(If Equipped).
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 162 (If Equipped).
9. Front Shift Console. See
Automatic Transmission 0 204.
10. Power Outlets 0 114.
11. Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0 223 (If
Equipped).
12. Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 0 63 (If Equipped).
13. Wireless Charging 0 115 (If
Equipped).
14. Driver Mode Control 0 216 (If
Equipped).
15. Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 234
(If Equipped).
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
0 216 (If Equipped).
16. USB Port. See the infotainment
manual.
Auxiliary Jack. See the
infotainment manual.
17. ENGINE START/STOP Button.
See Ignition Positions 0 186.
18. Steering Wheel Controls. See
the infotainment manual.
19. Horn 0 111.
20. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0 111 (Out of View).
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21. Hood Release. See Hood
0 262.
22. Cruise Control 0 220.
Heated Steering Wheel 0 111
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 228 (If Equipped).
23. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 127.
24. Electric Parking Brake 0 210.
25. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 151.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 156.
Fog Lamps 0 155 (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.
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.
Stop/Start System
The vehicle may have a fuel saving
Stop/Start system to shut off the
engine and help conserve fuel.
When the brakes are applied and
the vehicle is at a complete stop,
the engine may turn off. When the
brake pedal is released or the
accelerator pedal is pushed, the
engine will restart. The engine may
restart even while the brake is
applied. See Starting the Engine
0 188.
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.
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 0 142.
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 28 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 29.
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.
2. Immediately press and hold
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
/
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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 35.
/ 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 37.
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 from the
driver door, the first press unlocks
that door; press again within
In Brief 9
five seconds to unlock all passenger
doors. See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 0 29.
Liftgate
Manual Liftgate Operation
Unlock the vehicle before opening
the liftgate.
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.
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10 In Brief
Power Liftgate Operation
Hands-Free Liftgate
The liftgate will not operate if the
RKE transmitter is not within
1 m (3 ft).
Windows
On vehicles with a power liftgate,
the vehicle must be in P (Park) to
use the power feature. The taillamps
flash when the power liftgate
moves.
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 41.
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 41.
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
In Brief 11
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 58.
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 59.
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 58.
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 59.
Lumbar Adjustment
If equipped, press and hold the front
or rear of the control to increase or
decrease lumbar support.
See Lumbar Adjustment 0 59.
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Memory Features
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 positions may also be set,
such as power mirrors, if equipped.
Memory positions are linked to RKE
transmitter 1 or 2 for automatic
memory recalls.
Before storing, 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) on the driver door
until two beeps sound. To manually
recall these positions, press and
hold 1, 2, or
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 personalization, the
feature automatically recalls the
previously stored exit position when
exiting the vehicle. See Memory
Seats 0 60.
B until the saved
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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Press C or {, if equipped, to
ventilate the driver or passenger
seat. A ventilated seat has a fan
that pulls or pushes air through the
seat. 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 63.
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.
See Head Restraints 0 56 and Seat
Adjustment 0 58.
Seat Belts
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
seat belts properly:
.
Seat Belts 0 69.
.
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
0 70.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 71.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 95.
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 82.
The passenger airbag status
indicator will light on the overhead
console when the vehicle is started.
See Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 126.
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Mirror Adjustment
Exterior
To adjust the mirrors:
1. Press
2. Press the arrows on the control
See Power Mirrors 0 49.
j or | to choose the
driver or passenger mirror.
pad to move each mirror in the
desired direction.
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 50.
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 50.
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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:
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.
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
j
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.
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 0 156.
Exterior Lighting
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The exterior lamp control is on the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering column.
There are four positions.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
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.
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.
5 : Turns on the headlamps
together with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
See:
.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 151
.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
0 153
.
Fog Lamps 0 155
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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 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.
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18 In Brief
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
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
0 111 and Rear Window Wiper/
Washer 0 112.
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 0 160
(If Equipped) or Dual Automatic
Climate Control System 0 162 (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 0 208.
To use this feature:
1. Press the L (Low) button.
2. Press the plus/minus button on
the front shift console 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 0 220.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.
w or x : Press to move up or
down in a list.
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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)
0 136.
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.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 228.
V, when a vehicle
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) 0 231.
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
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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).
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 234 and Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
0 234.
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)
0 232 and Lane Change Alert (LCA)
0 232.
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22 In Brief
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 0 223.
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 0 223.
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 0 223.
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 0 223.
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 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
Parking Assist system.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 223.
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 0 223.
O to
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.
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There are power outlets:
.
On the center stack below the
climate control system.
.
In the rear cargo area.
To use the outlet, remove the cover.
See Power Outlets 0 114.
See Universal Remote System
0 147.
Sunroof
Universal Remote System
1. Sunroof Switch
2. Sunshade Switch
If equipped, the sunroof only
operates when the ignition is on or
in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when
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.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is
active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0 192.
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Sunroof Switch
Express-Open/Express-Close : To
express-open the sunroof, fully
press and release
the switch again to stop it. To
express-close the sunroof, fully
press and release
the switch again to stop it.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) : To
open the sunroof, press and hold
e (1). Press
g (1). Press
e (1) until the sunroof reaches
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
the sunroof to the comfort open
position. Pressing the rear of
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 fully.
Vent : From the closed position,
press
e (1) to vent the sunroof.
g to open
g
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Sunshade Switch
Express-open/Express-close : To
express-open the sunshade, fully
press and release
express-close the sunshade, fully
press and release
the switch again to stop it.
Open/Close : To open the
sunshade, press and hold
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.
r (2). To
s (2) . Press
r (2)
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 system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. The
system is on when the vehicle is
started.
TCS and StabiliTrak can be turned
off or on using the Driver
Information Center (DIC) controls.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 213.
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 0 181. 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
0 309.
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 0 310.
Fuel (LYX - 1.5L L4 Turbo Engine)
Fuel (LTG - 2.0L L4 Turbo
Engine)
Premium Recommended Fuel
Use premium 93 octane unleaded
gasoline in your vehicle. Unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating as
low as 87 may be used, but it will
reduce performance and fuel
economy. See Fuel (Gasoline)
0 236.
Fuel (Diesel)
Regular Fuel
Use only unleaded gasoline rated
87 octane or higher in your vehicle.
Do not use gasoline with an octane
rating lower as it may result in
vehicle damage and lower fuel
economy. See Fuel (Gasoline)
0 236.
Use of diesel fuel with ultra low
sulfur content (15 ppm, maximum) is
required. See Fuel for Diesel
Engines 0 238.
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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) 0 136.
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2. Press and hold V for several
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
0 186.
2. Display REMAINING OIL LIFE
on the DIC menu. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0 136.
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 0 273.
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.
.
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.
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
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speeds greater than
50 km/h (30 mph) to clean the DPF
effectively.
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 0 197, Fuel for
Diesel Engines 0 238 and Engine
Oil 0 269.
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 0 371 for phone
numbers to assist you in contacting
a GM dealer. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0 361.
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
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displayed in the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See Diesel Exhaust
Fluid 0 198.
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
0 373.
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28 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 35
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Delayed Locking . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 39
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 39
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 40
Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 46
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 48
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 49
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 50
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 50
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . .. 50
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 52
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . 53
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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The key, inside the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter, is used for
the driver door.
To remove the key, press the button
near the bottom of the transmitter,
and pull the key out. Never pull the
key out without pressing the button.
If it becomes difficult to turn the key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
See your dealer if a new key is
needed.
Contact Roadside Assistance if
locked out of the vehicle. See
Roadside Assistance Program
0 373.
With an active OnStar service plan,
an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
Overview 0 383.
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If there is a decrease in 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
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 379.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
The Keyless Access system allows
for vehicle entry when the
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See
“Keyless Access Operation”
following.
The RKE transmitter functions may
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from
the vehicle.
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