2020 GMC Terrain Owner's Manual
Year:
2020
Make:
GMC
Model:
Terrain
Rating:
Table of Contents
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
About Driving the Vehicle
4
Danger, Warning, and Caution
4
Symbols
4
Keys
8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
9
Remote Vehicle Start
16
Door Locks
18
Power Door Locks
20
Delayed Locking
20
Automatic Door Locks
21
Lockout Protection
21
Vehicle Alarm System
28
Immobilizer
29
Convex Mirrors
30
Power Mirrors
31
Folding Mirrors
31
Heated Mirrors
31
Automatic Dimming Mirror
31
Interior Rearview Mirrors
32
Manual Rearview Mirror
32
Power Windows
33
Seat Adjustment
40
Power Seat Adjustment
40
Lumbar Adjustment
41
Reclining Seatbacks
41
Memory Seats
42
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
45
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
52
Lap-Shoulder Belt
54
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
57
Seat Belt Extender
58
Safety System Check
58
Seat Belt Care
58
Where Are the Airbags?
61
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
63
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
63
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
64
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
64
Passenger Sensing System
65
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
69
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
70
Airbag System Check
71
Older Children
71
Infants and Young Children
73
Child Restraint Systems
75
Where to Put the Restraint
77
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
78
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
85
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
86
Glove Box
91
Cupholders
91
Sunglasses Storage
91
Cargo Cover
92
Cargo Tie-Downs
93
Convenience Net
93
Steering Wheel Adjustment
96
Steering Wheel Controls
96
Heated Steering Wheel
96
Horn
96
Windshield Wiper/Washer
96
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
98
Compass
98
Clock
99
Power Outlets
99
Instrument Cluster (Base and Midlevel)
104
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
108
Speedometer
111
Odometer
111
Trip Odometer
111
Tachometer
111
Fuel Gauge
112
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
113
Seat Belt Reminders
114
Airbag Readiness Light
114
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
115
Charging System Light
116
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
116
Brake System Warning Light
118
Electric Parking Brake Light
119
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
119
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
119
Tow/Haul Mode Light
120
Hill Descent Control Light
120
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
120
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
120
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
121
Traction Off Light
121
StabiliTrak OFF Light
121
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
121
Wait-to-Start Light
122
Tire Pressure Light
122
Engine Oil Pressure Light
123
Low Fuel Warning Light
123
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Light
123
Security Light
124
High-Beam On Light
124
Front Fog Lamp Light
124
Lamps On Reminder
124
Cruise Control Light
125
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base and Midlevel)
125
Engine Power Messages
135
Vehicle Speed Messages
136
Universal Remote System Programming
141
Exterior Lamp Controls
145
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
147
Flash-to-Pass
147
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
147
Automatic Headlamp System
148
Hazard Warning Flashers
148
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
149
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
150
Courtesy Lamps
150
Dome Lamps
150
Entry Lighting
151
Exit Lighting
151
Battery Load Management
152
Battery Power Protection
152
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
156
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
159
Driver Behavior
163
Driving Environment
164
Vehicle Design
164
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
164
Distracted Driving
164
Defensive Driving
165
Drunk Driving
165
Control of a Vehicle
166
Braking
166
Steering
166
Off-Road Recovery
167
Loss of Control
168
Off-Road Driving
168
Driving on Wet Roads
172
Hill and Mountain Roads
173
Winter Driving
174
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
175
New Vehicle Break-In
180
Ignition Positions
180
Starting the Engine
182
Stop/Start System
185
Winter Cover
186
Engine Heater
187
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
188
Shifting Into Park
188
Shifting out of Park
189
Parking over Things That Burn
191
Running the Vehicle While Parked
193
Diesel Particulate Filter
193
Manual Mode
206
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
207
Electric Parking Brake
208
Brake Assist
209
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
210
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
214
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
232
Assistance Systems for Driving
238
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
238
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
240
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
242
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
244
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
244
Top Tier Fuel (Gasoline)
249
Top Tier Fuel (Diesel)
249
Recommended Fuel (LYX - 1.5L L4 Turbo Engine)
249
Recommended Fuel (LTG - 2.0L L4 Turbo Engine)
250
Prohibited Fuels (Gasoline)
250
Fuels in Foreign Countries
250
Fuel Additives (Gasoline)
251
Fuel Additives (Diesel)
251
Fuel for Diesel Engines
251
Biodiesel
252
Cold Weather Operation (Diesel)
253
Water in Fuel (Diesel)
253
Running Out of Fuel (Diesel)
257
Fuel Filter Replacement (Diesel)
257
Filling the Tank (Gasoline)
258
Filling the Tank (Diesel)
259
Filling a Portable Fuel Container (Gasoline)
261
General Towing Information
263
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
263
California Proposition 65 Warning
275
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
276
Doing Your Own Service Work
276
Hood
277
Engine Compartment Overview
279
Engine Oil
284
Engine Oil Life System
288
Automatic Transmission Fluid
289
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
289
Cooling System
291
Engine Overheating
295
Washer Fluid
297
Brakes
297
Brake Fluid
298
Battery - North America
299
All-Wheel Drive
300
Starter Switch Check
300
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
301
Wiper Blade Replacement
301
Windshield Replacement
302
Halogen Bulbs
304
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
305
LED Lighting
305
Front Turn Signal Lamps
305
Taillamps
305
Electrical System Overload
307
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
308
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
308
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
311
Tires
315
All-Season Tires
316
Winter Tires
316
Summer Tires
317
Tire Sidewall Labeling
317
Tire Designations
319
Tire Terminology and Definitions
320
Tire Pressure
322
Tire Pressure Monitor System
324
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
325
Tire Inspection
329
Tire Rotation
329
When It Is Time for New Tires
330
Buying New Tires
331
Different Size Tires and Wheels
332
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
333
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
334
Wheel Replacement
334
Tire Chains
335
If a Tire Goes Flat
336
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
337
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
343
Tire Changing
344
Exterior Care
357
Interior Care
362
General Information
367
Maintenance Schedule
369
Special Application Services
375
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
378
Maintenance Replacement Parts
379
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
382
Capacities and Specifications
383
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
386
Customer Assistance Offices
388
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
389
Online Owner Center
389
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
389
Roadside Assistance Program
390
Scheduling Service Appointments
392
Courtesy Transportation Program
392
Collision Damage Repair
393
Publication Ordering Information
395
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
396
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
397
Cybersecurity
398
Event Data Recorders
398
OnStar
399
Emergency
401
Security
402
Navigation
408
Connections
409
Index_A
411
Index_B
412
Index_C
412
Index_D
413
Index_E
414
Index_F
415
Index_G
415
Index_H
416
Index_I
416
Index_J
416
Index_K
416
Index_L
416
Index_M
417
Index_N
418
Index_O
418
Index_P
418
Index_R
418
Index_S
419
Index_T
420
Index_U
421
Index_V
421
Index_W
421
FAQ about the 2020 GMC Terrain Manual
What contains the 2020 Terrain manual?
The GMC Terrain owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by GMC to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the GMC Terrain. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a GMC Terrain 2020 owner's manual:
- Environmental Information about environmentally-friendly driving practices
- Technical Information, like engine specifications, tire sizes, and recommendations
- Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings
- Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
- Instrument Panel and Controls, including dashboard indicators, warning lights, and controls
Where to download the 2020 GMC Terrain Owners Manual?
The GMC Terrain owner manual for the 2020 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the GMC Terrain year 2020 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2020 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The GMC Terrain (2020) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2020 is available in English.
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