2015 GMC Terrain Owner's Manual
Year:
2015
Make:
GMC
Model:
Terrain
Rating:
Table of Contents
2015 GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual BookTOC
2
Introduction
4
Canadian Vehicle Owners
4
Using this Manual
4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions
5
Symbols
5
In Brief
8
Instrument Panel
9
Initial Drive Information
11
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
11
Remote Vehicle Start
11
Door Locks
12
Liftgate
13
Windows
13
Seat Adjustment
14
Memory Features
15
Heated Seats
16
Head Restraint Adjustment
16
Safety Belts
17
Passenger Sensing System
17
Mirror Adjustment
17
Steering Wheel Adjustment
18
Interior Lighting
18
Exterior Lighting
19
Windshield Wiper/Washer
19
Climate Controls
21
Parking Brake
22
Transmission
23
Vehicle Features
23
Infotainment System
23
Steering Wheel Controls
23
Cruise Control
24
Driver Information Center (DIC)
24
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
24
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
25
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
25
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
25
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
25
Parking Assist
25
Power Outlets
26
Universal Remote System
26
Performance and Maintenance
26
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
26
Tire Pressure Monitor
27
Engine Oil Life System
27
E85 or FlexFuel
28
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
28
Roadside Assistance Program
28
OnStar®
28
Keys, Doors, and Windows
30
Keys and Locks
30
Keys
30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
32
Remote Vehicle Start
34
Door Locks
36
Power Door Locks
36
Delayed Locking
37
Automatic Door Locks
37
Lockout Protection
37
Safety Locks
38
Doors
38
Liftgate
38
Vehicle Security
42
Vehicle Alarm System
42
Immobilizer
43
Immobilizer Operation
43
Exterior Mirrors
44
Convex Mirrors
44
Power Mirrors
44
Heated Mirrors
45
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
45
Interior Mirrors
45
Interior Rearview Mirrors
45
Manual Rearview Mirror
46
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
46
Windows
46
Power Windows
46
Sun Visors
47
Roof
48
Sunroof
48
Seats and Restraints
50
Head Restraints
51
Front Seats
52
Seat Adjustment
52
Power Seat Adjustment
53
Lumbar Adjustment
54
Reclining Seatbacks
54
Memory Seats
55
Heated Front Seats
57
Rear Seats
58
Safety Belts
60
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
61
Lap-Shoulder Belt
62
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
67
Safety Belt Extender
67
Safety System Check
67
Safety Belt Care
68
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
68
Airbag System
69
Where Are the Airbags?
70
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
72
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
73
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
73
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
73
Passenger Sensing System
75
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
79
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
80
Airbag System Check
80
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
81
Child Restraints
81
Older Children
81
Infants and Young Children
83
Child Restraint Systems
86
Where to Put the Restraint
88
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
89
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
94
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
95
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
97
Storage
102
Storage Compartments
102
Glove Box
102
Cupholders
102
Center Console Storage
102
Additional Storage Features
103
Cargo Cover
103
Cargo Tie-Downs
103
Convenience Net
103
Roof Rack System
103
Instruments and Controls
106
Controls
107
Steering Wheel Adjustment
107
Steering Wheel Controls
107
Horn
107
Windshield Wiper/Washer
107
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
108
Compass
109
Clock
109
Power Outlets
110
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
111
Instrument Cluster
112
Speedometer
113
Odometer
113
Tachometer
113
Fuel Gauge
113
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
114
Safety Belt Reminders
114
Airbag Readiness Light
115
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
116
Charging System Light
116
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
117
Brake System Warning Light
119
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
120
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
120
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Warning Light
121
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
121
Traction Off Light
121
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
122
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
122
Tire Pressure Light
122
Engine Oil Pressure Light
123
Fuel Economy Light
123
Low Fuel Warning Light
124
Security Light
124
High-Beam On Light
124
Front Fog Lamp Light
124
Lamps On Reminder
125
Cruise Control Light
125
Information Displays
125
Driver Information Center (DIC)
125
Vehicle Messages
129
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
129
Brake System Messages
129
Compass Messages
129
Cruise Control Messages
130
Door Ajar Messages
130
Engine Cooling System Messages
130
Engine Oil Messages
131
Engine Power Messages
131
Fuel System Messages
132
Key and Lock Messages
132
Object Detection System Messages
132
Ride Control System Messages
133
Airbag System Messages
134
Security Messages
134
Service Vehicle Messages
134
Tire Messages
134
Transmission Messages
135
Vehicle Reminder Messages
135
Vehicle Personalization
136
Universal Remote System
142
Universal Remote System Programming
142
Universal Remote System Operation
144
Lighting
146
Exterior Lighting
146
Exterior Lamp Controls
146
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
146
Flash-to-Pass
147
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
147
Automatic Headlamp System
147
Hazard Warning Flashers
148
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
148
Fog Lamps
149
Interior Lighting
149
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
149
Dome Lamps
149
Reading Lamps
150
Lighting Features
150
Entry Lighting
150
Battery Load Management
150
Infotainment System
152
Introduction
152
Infotainment
152
Climate Controls
154
Climate Control Systems
154
Automatic Climate Control System
156
Air Vents
159
Maintenance
160
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
160
Driving and Operating
162
Driving Information
163
Distracted Driving
163
Defensive Driving
164
Drunk Driving
164
Control of a Vehicle
164
Braking
164
Steering
165
Off-Road Recovery
166
Loss of Control
166
Off-Road Driving
167
Driving on Wet Roads
171
Hill and Mountain Roads
172
Winter Driving
173
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
174
Vehicle Load Limits
175
Starting and Operating
180
New Vehicle Break-In
180
Ignition Positions
180
Starting the Engine
182
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
183
Engine Coolant Heater
183
Shifting Into Park
185
Shifting out of Park
186
Parking over Things That Burn
186
Engine Exhaust
186
Running the Vehicle While Parked
187
Automatic Transmission
187
Manual Mode
189
Fuel Economy Mode
190
Drive Systems
191
All-Wheel Drive
191
Brakes
191
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
191
Parking Brake
192
Brake Assist
193
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
193
Ride Control Systems
193
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
193
Cruise Control
195
Driver Assistance Systems
198
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
198
Parking Assist
200
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
201
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
203
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
206
Fuel
207
California Fuel Requirements
208
Fuels in Foreign Countries
209
Fuel Additives
209
E85 or FlexFuel
209
Filling the Tank
210
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
211
Trailer Towing
212
General Towing Information
212
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
212
Towing Equipment
217
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
217
Conversions and Add-Ons
218
Add-On Electrical Equipment
218
Vehicle Care
220
General Information
221
California Proposition 65 Warning
221
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
221
Accessories and Modifications
221
Vehicle Checks
222
Doing Your Own Service Work
222
Hood
223
Engine Compartment Overview
224
Engine Cover
227
Engine Oil
227
Engine Oil Life System
230
Automatic Transmission Fluid
231
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
231
Cooling System
233
Engine Coolant
234
Engine Overheating
237
Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine)
239
Power Steering Fluid (3.6L V6 Engine)
239
Washer Fluid
239
Brakes
240
Brake Fluid
241
Battery
242
All-Wheel Drive
243
Starter Switch Check
243
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
243
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
244
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
244
Wiper Blade Replacement
244
Headlamp Aiming
246
Bulb Replacement
246
Halogen Bulbs
246
Fog Lamps
247
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
247
License Plate Lamp
250
Replacement Bulbs
250
Electrical System
251
Fuses
251
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
251
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
254
Wheels and Tires
257
Tires
257
All-Season Tires
258
Winter Tires
258
Summer Tires
258
Tire Sidewall Labeling
259
Tire Designations
261
Tire Terminology and Definitions
261
Tire Pressure
264
Tire Pressure Monitor System
265
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
266
Tire Inspection
270
Tire Rotation
270
When It Is Time for New Tires
271
Buying New Tires
272
Different Size Tires and Wheels
273
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
274
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
275
Wheel Replacement
276
Tire Chains
276
If a Tire Goes Flat
277
Tire Changing
279
Compact Spare Tire
284
Jump Starting
285
Towing the Vehicle
288
Recreational Vehicle Towing
288
Appearance Care
292
Exterior Care
292
Interior Care
296
Floor Mats
300
Service and Maintenance
302
General Information
302
Maintenance Schedule
303
Special Application Services
309
Additional Maintenance and Care
309
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
312
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
312
Maintenance Replacement Parts
313
Maintenance Records
315
Technical Data
316
Vehicle Identification
316
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
316
Service Parts Identification Label
316
Vehicle Data
317
Capacities and Specifications
317
Engine Drive Belt Routing
319
Customer Information
320
Customer Information
320
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
320
Customer Assistance Offices
322
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
323
Online Owner Center
323
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
324
Roadside Assistance Program
324
Scheduling Service Appointments
326
Courtesy Transportation Program
327
Collision Damage Repair
328
Service Publications Ordering Information
330
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
331
Radio Frequency Statement
331
Reporting Safety Defects
332
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
332
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
332
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
333
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
333
Event Data Recorders
333
OnStar®
334
Infotainment System
334
OnStar
336
OnStar Overview
336
OnStar Services
337
Emergency
337
Security
338
Navigation
338
Connections
339
Vehicle Diagnostics
341
OnStar Additional Information
341
Index
346
Index_A
346
Index_B
346
Index_C
347
Index_D
348
Index_E
349
Index_F
349
Index_G
350
Index_H
350
Index_I
350
Index_J
351
Index_K
351
Index_L
351
Index_M
352
Index_N
352
Index_O
352
Index_P
353
Index_R
353
Index_S
354
Index_T
355
Index_U
356
Index_V
356
Index_W
357
2015 GMC Terrain Overview
Introduction
The 2015 GMC Terrain is a striking example of a compact SUV that effortlessly blends rugged aesthetics with refined comfort. This vehicle caters to both urban and adventurous lifestyles, boasting a spacious interior, advanced technology, and versatile cargo options. With its bold exterior design featuring a prominent grille and sculpted lines, the Terrain appeals to those who seek both style and functionality in their everyday drive.
Powertrains
The 2015 Terrain offers a choice between two proficient powertrains. The standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine generates a solid 182 horsepower, providing commendable fuel efficiency for everyday commuting. For those craving more power, an optional 3.6-liter V6 engine delivers a robust 301 horsepower, ensuring a thrilling driving experience whether navigating city streets or tackling rural terrain. Both engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, ensuring smooth shifting and enhancing overall performance.
Trims
The 2015 Terrain is available in several well-equipped trims: SLE, SLT, and Denali. The base SLE trim includes essential features such as a rearview camera, a touchscreen interface, and Bluetooth connectivity, making it an ideal choice for budget-conscious buyers. The SLT trim adds premium upgrades like leather upholstery and fog lights, while the luxurious Denali trim tops the lineup with exclusive styling elements and advanced features, ensuring a sophisticated driving experience.
Features
In terms of technology and convenience, the 2015 GMC Terrain doesn't disappoint. It comes with a comprehensive infotainment system that includes smartphone integration, available navigation, and a premium audio system. Safety features such as rear parking sensors, lane departure warning, and forward collision alert further enhance the driving experience, providing peace of mind for all passengers.
Owners Manual
The owner's manual for the 2015 GMC Terrain is an invaluable resource, providing comprehensive information about the vehicle's features, maintenance guidelines, troubleshooting tips, and much more. It serves as a guide to help owners maximize their vehicle's potential, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable ownership experience.
User manual download
The GMC Terrain owner manual for the 2015 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2015 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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