User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Introduction
- In Brief
- Instrument Panel
- Initial Drive Information
- Stop/Start System
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
- Remote Vehicle Start
- Door Locks
- Liftgate
- Windows
- Seat Adjustment
- Memory Features
- Heated and Ventilated Seats
- Head Restraint Adjustment
- Seat Belts
- Passenger Sensing System
- Mirror Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Adjustment
- Interior Lighting
- Exterior Lighting
- Windshield Wiper/Washer
- Climate Controls
- Transmission
- Vehicle Features
- Infotainment System
- Steering Wheel Controls
- Cruise Control
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
- Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
- Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
- Lane Change Alert (LCA)
- Surround Vision
- Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
- Parking Assist
- Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
- Power Outlets
- Universal Remote System
- Sunroof
- Performance and Maintenance
- Keys, Doors, and Windows
- Seats and Restraints
- Head Restraints
- Front Seats
- Rear Seats
- Seat Belts
- Airbag System
- Where Are the Airbags?
- When Should an Airbag Inflate?
- What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
- How Does an Airbag Restrain?
- What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
- Passenger Sensing System
- Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
- Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
- Airbag System Check
- Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
- Child Restraints
- Older Children
- Infants and Young Children
- Child Restraint Systems
- Where to Put the Restraint
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
- Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
- Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
- Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Front Seat)
- Storage
- Instruments and Controls
- Controls
- Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
- Instrument Cluster
- Speedometer
- Odometer
- Trip Odometer
- Tachometer
- Fuel Gauge
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
- Seat Belt Reminders
- Airbag Readiness Light
- Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
- Charging System Light
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
- Brake System Warning Light
- Electric Parking Brake Light
- Service Electric Parking Brake Light (Uplevel Only)
- Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
- Tow/Haul Mode Light
- Hill Descent Control Light
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
- Vehicle Ahead Indicator
- Traction Off Light
- StabiliTrak OFF Light
- Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
- Wait-to-Start Light
- Tire Pressure Light
- Engine Oil Pressure Light
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Light
- Security Light
- High-Beam On Light
- Front Fog Lamp Light
- Lamps On Reminder
- Cruise Control Light
- Information Displays
- Vehicle Messages
- Vehicle Personalization
- Universal Remote System
- Lighting
- Infotainment System
- Climate Controls
- Driving and Operating
- Driving Information
- Starting and Operating
- Engine Exhaust
- Diesel Particulate Filter
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid
- Automatic Transmission
- Drive Systems
- Brakes
- Ride Control Systems
- Cruise Control
- Driver Assistance Systems
- Fuel
- Fuel (Gasoline)
- California Fuel Requirements (Gasoline)
- Fuels in Foreign Countries (Gasoline)
- Fuel Additives
- Fuel for Diesel Engines
- What Fuel to Use in the U.S. (Diesel)
- What Fuel to Use in Canada and Mexico (Diesel)
- Biodiesel
- Cold Weather Operation (Diesel)
- Water in Fuel (Diesel)
- Running Out of Fuel (Diesel)
- Fuel Filter Replacement (Diesel)
- Filling the Tank (Gasoline)
- Filling the Tank (Diesel)
- Filling a Portable Fuel Container
- Trailer Towing
- Conversions and Add-Ons
- Vehicle Care
- General Information
- Vehicle Checks
- Doing Your Own Service Work
- Hood
- Engine Compartment Overview
- Engine Oil
- Engine Oil Life System
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
- Cooling System
- Engine Overheating
- Washer Fluid
- Brakes
- Brake Fluid
- Battery - North America
- All-Wheel Drive
- Starter Switch Check
- Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
- Wiper Blade Replacement
- Gas Strut(s)
- Headlamp Aiming
- Bulb Replacement
- Electrical System
- Wheels and Tires
- Tires
- All-Season Tires
- Winter Tires
- Summer Tires
- Tire Sidewall Labeling
- Tire Designations
- Tire Terminology and Definitions
- Tire Pressure
- Tire Pressure Monitor System
- Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
- Tire Inspection
- Tire Rotation
- When It Is Time for New Tires
- Buying New Tires
- Different Size Tires and Wheels
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading
- Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
- Wheel Replacement
- Tire Chains
- If a Tire Goes Flat
- Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
- Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
- Tire Changing
- Compact Spare Tire
- Jump Starting
- Towing the Vehicle
- Appearance Care
- Service and Maintenance
- Technical Data
- Customer Information
- Customer Information
- Customer Satisfaction Procedure
- Customer Assistance Offices
- Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
- Online Owner Center
- GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
- Roadside Assistance Program
- Scheduling Service Appointments
- Courtesy Transportation Program
- Collision Damage Repair
- Service Publications Ordering Information
- Radio Frequency Statement
- Reporting Safety Defects
- Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
- Customer Information
- OnStar
- Index
- Blank Page
- Blank Page
GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-10664916) - 2018 - crc - 4/7/17
Driving and Operating 213
4 AWD Mode : In AWD Mode, the
AWD system delivers power to all
four wheels and the system adjusts
as needed to improve traction.
Selecting AWD Mode will activate
the system. The AWD light will flash
briefly while the system is engaging
and stay on to indicate AWD is
active. AWD Mode will stay selected
until the mode is changed. AWD is
active in Tow/Haul and Off-Road
Modes. AWD Mode is only available
on vehicles equipped with All-Wheel
Drive.
Tow/Haul and Off-Road Modes are
canceled with each ignition 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
0 326.
6 Snow Mode : Snow Mode
improves vehicle acceleration on
snow and ice-covered roads. Snow
Mode is not available on vehicles
equipped with all wheel drive.
7 Off-Road Mode : Use Off-Road
Mode for public off-road recreational
driving. See Off-Road Driving 0 170.
Off-Road Mode is only available on
vehicles equipped with All-Wheel
Drive.
_ Tow/Haul Mode : Tow/Haul
Mode can assist when towing or
hauling a heavy load. It changes
transmission shift patterns, turns on
AWD, if equipped, and increases
trailer sway control assistance.
When Tow/Haul is activated, the
Tow/Haul symbol will come on in the
instrument cluster. See Driving
Characteristics and Towing Tips
0 245. Tow/Haul Mode is only
available on vehicles with the towing
package.
Automatic Engine Grade Braking
assists when driving downhill.
It maintains vehicle speed by
automatically implementing a shift
pattern that uses the engine and the
transmission to slow the vehicle.
The system will automatically
command 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 0 204.