GMC Terrain Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) 2011 GMC Terrain Owner Manual M In Brief . 1-1 Storage . 4-1 Climate Controls . 8-1 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Storage Compartments . 4-1 Climate Control Systems . 8-1 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Additional Storage Features . 4-2 Air Vents . 8-5 Vehicle Features . 1-18 Roof Rack System . 4-2 Maintenance . 8-6 Performance and Maintenance . 1-23 Instruments and Controls . 5-1 Driving and Operating . 9-1 Controls . 5-2 Driving Information . 9-2 Keys, Doors and Windows . 2-1 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Starting and Operating . 9-26 Keys and Locks . 2-2 Indicators . 5-7 Engine Exhaust . 9-32 Doors . 2-8 Information Displays . 5-20 Automatic Transmission . 9-34 Vehicle Security. 2-12 Vehicle Messages . 5-24 Drive Systems . 9-37 Exterior Mirrors . 2-14 Vehicle Personalization . 5-30 Brakes . 9-37 Interior Mirrors . 2-15 Ride Control Systems . 9-39 Windows . 2-16 Lighting . 6-1 Cruise Control . 9-42 Roof . 2-18 Exterior Lighting . 6-1 Object Detection Systems . 9-45 Interior Lighting . 6-4 Fuel . 9-52 Seats and Restraints . 3-1 Lighting Features . 6-5 Towing. 9-57 Head Restraints . 3-2 Infotainment System . 7-1 Conversions and Front Seats . 3-3 Add-Ons . 9-64 Rear Seats . 3-9 Introduction . 7-1 Safety Belts . 3-10 Radio . 7-11 Airbag System . 3-26 Audio Players . 7-19 Child Restraints . 3-40 Rear Seat Infotainment . 7-33 Phone . 7-45 GMC Terrain Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 2011 GMC Terrain Owner Manual M Vehicle Care . 10-1 Service and Maintenance . 11-1 Customer Information . 13-1 General Information . 10-2 General Information . 11-1 Customer Information . 13-1 Vehicle Checks . 10-4 Scheduled Maintenance . 11-2 Reporting Safety Defects . 13-15 Headlamp Aiming . 10-31 Recommended Fluids, Vehicle Data Recording and Bulb Replacement . 10-33 Lubricants, and Parts . 11-6 Privacy. 13-16 Electrical System . 10-39 Maintenance Records . 11-9 Index . i-1 Wheels and Tires . 10-45 Jump Starting . 10-75 Technical Data . 12-1 Towing. 10-79 Vehicle Identification . 12-1 Appearance Care . 10-82 Vehicle Data . 12-2 GMC Terrain Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Introduction iii Please refer to the purchase registered trademarks and DTS documentation relating to your Digital Surround and the DTS logos specific vehicle to confirm each of are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product the features found on your vehicle. includes software. All Rights For vehicles first sold in Canada, Reserved. substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC The names, logos, emblems, Motor Division wherever it appears slogans, vehicle model names, and in this manual. vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited Keep this manual in the vehicle for to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the quick reference. GMC Truck Emblem, and TERRAIN are trademarks and/or service Manufactured under license from marks of General Motors LLC, its Dolby® Laboratories. Dolby and the subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. double-D symbol are registered This manual describes features that trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or Manufactured under license due to changes subsequent to the under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; printing of this owner manual. 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20781753 B Second Printing © 2010 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. GMC Terrain Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) iv Introduction the developer to meet Apple Using this Manual performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of To quickly locate information about this device or its compliance with the vehicle, use the Index in the safety and regulatory standards. back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and manual and the page number where This product incorporates copyright iPod touch are trademarks of Apple it can be found. protection technology that is Inc., registered in the U.S. and other protected by U.S. patents and other countries. Danger, Warnings, and intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology Canadian Vehicle Owners Cautions must be authorized by Macrovision, Warning messages found on vehicle and is intended for home and Propriétaires Canadiens labels and in this manual describe other limited viewing uses only A French language copy of this hazards and what to do to avoid or unless otherwise authorized by manual can be obtained from your reduce them. Macrovision. Reverse engineering dealer or from: Danger indicates a hazard with a or disassembly is prohibited. On peut obtenir un exemplaire de high level of risk which will result in ce guide en français auprès du serious injury or death. concessionnaire ou à l'adresse Warning or Caution indicates a suivante: hazard that could result in injury or Helm, Incorporated death. P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 "Made for iPod" means that an 1-800-551-4123 electronic accessory has been Numéro de poste 6438 de designed to connect specifically langue française to iPod and has been certified by www.helminc.com GMC Terrain Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Introduction v Symbols Vehicle Symbol Chart { WARNING The vehicle has components and Here are some additional symbols These mean there is something labels that use symbols instead of that may be found on the vehicle that could hurt you or other text. Symbols are shown along with and what they mean. For more people. the text describing the operation or information on the symbol, refer to information relating to a specific the Index. component, control, message, Notice: This means there is 9 : Airbag Readiness Light gauge, or indicator. something that could result in # : Air Conditioning property or vehicle damage. This M : This symbol is shown when ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) would not be covered by the you need to see your owner manual vehicle's warranty. for additional instructions or $ : Brake System Warning Light information. " : Charging System * : This symbol is shown when I : Cruise Control you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or B : Engine Coolant Temperature information. O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps A circle with a slash through it is a . : Fuel Gauge safety symbol which means Do “ + : Fuses Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer GMC Terrain Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1) vi Introduction j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure J : OnStar® } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders % : Steering Wheel Controls 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid GMC Terrain Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) In Brief 1-1 Sensing System for Driver Information In Brief Passenger Airbag . 1-11 Center (DIC) . 1-21 Mirror Adjustment . 1-12 Vehicle Personalization . 1-21 Steering Wheel Rear Vision Instrument Panel Adjustment . 1-12 Camera (RVC) . 1-22 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Interior Lighting . 1-13 Ultrasonic Parking Assist . 1-22 Initial Drive Information Exterior Lighting . 1-13 Roof Rack System . 1-22 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-14 Power Outlets . 1-23 Climate Controls . 1-15 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Performance and Maintenance System . 1-4 Parking Brake . 1-16 Transmission . 1-17 Traction Control Remote Vehicle Start . 1-5 System (TCS) . 1-23 Door Locks . 1-5 Vehicle Features StabiliTrak® System . 1-23 Liftgate . 1-6 Radio(s) . 1-18 Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-24 Windows . 1-7 Satellite Radio . 1-19 Engine Oil Life System . 1-24 Seat Adjustment . 1-7 Portable Audio Devices . 1-19 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . 1-24 Memory Features . 1-9 Bluetooth® . 1-19 Driving for Better Fuel Heated Seats . 1-10 Steering Wheel Controls . 1-20 Economy . 1-25 Head Restraint Cruise Control . 1-20 Roadside Assistance Adjustment . 1-11 Navigation System . 1-21 Program . 1-25 Safety Belts . 1-11 OnStar® . 1-26 GMC Terrain Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel GMC Terrain Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) In Brief 1-3 A. Air Vents on page 8‑5. H. Safety Locks on page 2‑8. P. Climate Control Systems on page 8 1 (If Equipped). B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. I. Infotainment on page 7‑1. ‑ See Turn and Lane-Change Navigation System Automatic Climate Control Signals on page 6‑3. (If Equipped). See System on page 8‑3 Exterior Lamp Controls on Navigation System Manual. (If Equipped). page 6 1. Q. Shift Lever. See Automatic ‑ J. Cruise Control on page 9‑42. Transmission on page 9‑34. Fog Lamps on page 6‑4. K. Data Link Connector (DLC) R. StabiliTrak® System on C. Horn on page 5‑3. (Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 13. page 9‑41. D. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑8. ‑ S. Power Outlets on page 5‑6. E. Windshield Wiper/Washer on L. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6 4. T. CD/DVD Player Slot. See CD page 5‑3. ‑ Player on page 7‑19 or CD/DVD Rear Window Wiper/Washer on M. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5 2. Player on page 7‑21. page 5‑4. ‑ N. Steering Wheel Controls on U. Driver Information Center (DIC) F. Power Door Locks on page 2‑7. Buttons. See Driver Information page 5‑2.