2023 GMC Terrain Owner's Manual
Year:
2023
Make:
GMC
Model:
Terrain
Rating:
Table of Contents
Introduction
3
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
About Driving the Vehicle
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
3
Symbols
4
Keys
8
Remote Key
9
Remote Key Operation
9
Remote Vehicle Start
15
Door Locks
16
Power Door Locks
18
Delayed Locking
18
Automatic Door Locks
18
Lockout Protection
19
Vehicle Alarm System
24
Immobilizer
25
Convex Mirrors
26
Power Mirrors
26
Folding Mirrors
26
Heated Mirrors
27
Automatic Dimming Mirror
27
Interior Rearview Mirrors
27
Manual Rearview Mirror
27
Power Windows
28
Seat Adjustment
33
Power Seat Adjustment
34
Reclining Seatbacks
35
Lumbar Adjustment
36
Memory Seats
36
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
39
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
44
Lap-Shoulder Belt
46
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
48
Seat Belt Extender
48
Safety System Check
49
Seat Belt Care
49
Where Are the Airbags?
51
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
52
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
53
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
53
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
54
Passenger Sensing System
55
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
58
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
58
Airbag System Check
59
Older Children
60
Infants and Young Children
61
Child Restraint Systems
63
Where to Put the Restraint
65
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
66
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
71
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
72
Glove Box
77
Cupholders
77
Sunglasses Storage
77
Cargo Cover
78
Cargo Tie-Downs
79
Convenience Net
79
Steering Wheel Adjustment
82
Heated Steering Wheel
82
Horn
82
Windshield Wiper/Washer
82
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
83
Compass
84
Clock
84
Power Outlets
84
Instrument Cluster (Base and Midlevel)
89
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
92
Instrument Cluster (Denali Only)
94
Speedometer
96
Odometer
96
Trip Odometer
96
Tachometer
96
Fuel Gauge
96
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge (Denali Only)
97
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
98
Voltmeter Gauge (Denali Only)
99
Seat Belt Reminders
99
Airbag Readiness Light
100
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
101
Charging System Light
101
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
102
Brake System Warning Light
103
Electric Parking Brake Light
104
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
104
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
104
Hill Descent Control Light
105
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
105
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
105
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
105
Traction Off Light
105
StabiliTrak OFF Light
106
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
106
Driver Mode Control Light
106
Tire Pressure Light
106
Engine Oil Pressure Light
107
Low Fuel Warning Light
107
Security Light
108
High-Beam On Light
108
Front Fog Lamp Light
108
Lamps On Reminder
108
Cruise Control Light
109
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base and Midlevel)
109
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel and Denali)
113
Engine Power Messages
120
Universal Remote System Programming
121
Exterior Lamp Controls
124
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
125
Flash-to-Pass
126
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
126
Automatic Headlamp System
126
Hazard Warning Flashers
127
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
127
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
128
Courtesy Lamps
128
Dome Lamps
128
Entry Lighting
129
Exit Lighting
130
Battery Load Management
130
Battery Power Protection
130
Overview
132
Steering Wheel Controls
134
Using the System
135
AM-FM Radio
137
Radio Data System (RDS)
139
Satellite Radio
140
Radio Reception
140
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
141
USB Port
141
Auxiliary Jack
143
Using the Navigation System
144
Maps
147
Navigation Symbols
147
Destination
148
Global Positioning System (GPS)
154
Vehicle Positioning
154
Problems with Route Guidance
154
If the System Needs Service
155
Map Data Updates
155
Database Coverage Explanations
155
Bluetooth (Overview)
160
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
161
Teen Driver
169
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
181
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
183
Driver Behavior
187
Driving Environment
187
Vehicle Design
187
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
188
Distracted Driving
188
Defensive Driving
188
Impaired Driving
189
Control of a Vehicle
189
Braking
189
Steering
189
Off-Road Recovery
190
Loss of Control
190
Off-Road Driving
191
Driving on Wet Roads
194
Hill and Mountain Roads
194
Winter Driving
195
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
196
New Vehicle Break-In
200
Ignition Positions
200
Starting the Engine
202
Stop/Start System
203
Winter Cover
203
Engine Heater
205
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
206
Shifting Into Park
206
Shifting out of Park
207
Parking over Things That Burn
207
Electric Brake Boost
212
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
212
Electric Parking Brake
213
Brake Assist
214
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
215
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
218
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
234
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
234
Surround Vision System
235
Park Assist
237
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
238
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
240
Assistance Systems for Driving
240
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
240
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
243
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
244
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
246
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
246
Top Tier Fuel
250
Recommended Fuel
250
Prohibited Fuels
250
Fuels in Foreign Countries
250
Fuel Additives
251
Filling the Tank
251
General Towing Information
252
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
253
Trailer Towing
255
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
262
Doing Your Own Service Work
263
Hood
263
Engine Compartment Overview
265
Engine Oil
266
Engine Oil Life System
268
Automatic Transmission Fluid
269
Engine Air Filter Life System
269
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
269
Cooling System
271
Engine Overheating
274
Washer Fluid
275
Brakes
275
Brake Fluid
276
Battery - North America
277
All-Wheel Drive
278
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
278
Wiper Blade Replacement
278
Windshield Replacement
279
Halogen Bulbs
281
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
281
LED Lighting
281
Front Turn Signal Lamps
281
Electrical System Overload
283
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
284
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
285
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
287
Tires
291
All-Season Tires
291
Winter Tires
292
Tire Sidewall Labeling
292
Tire Designations
294
Tire Terminology and Definitions
294
Tire Pressure
296
Tire Pressure Monitor System
297
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
298
Tire Inspection
301
Tire Rotation
301
When It Is Time for New Tires
302
Buying New Tires
303
Different Size Tires and Wheels
304
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
304
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
306
Wheel Replacement
306
Tire Chains
306
If a Tire Goes Flat
307
Tire Changing
308
Transporting a Disabled Vehicle
316
Exterior Care
320
Interior Care
324
General Information
328
Maintenance Schedule
329
Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)
331
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
333
Maintenance Replacement Parts
334
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
336
Capacities and Specifications
337
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
340
Customer Assistance Offices
342
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
342
Online Account
342
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
343
Roadside Assistance Program
343
Scheduling Service Appointments
344
Courtesy Transportation Program
345
Collision Damage Repair
346
Publication Ordering Information
347
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
348
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
348
Cybersecurity
349
Event Data Recorders
350
OnStar
350
Emergency
352
Security
352
Navigation
356
Connections
356
Index_A
359
Index_B
360
Index_C
360
Index_D
361
Index_E
362
Index_F
362
Index_G
363
Index_H
363
Index_I
364
Index_J
364
Index_K
364
Index_L
364
Index_M
365
Index_N
365
Index_O
365
Index_P
366
Index_R
366
Index_S
367
Index_T
368
Index_U
369
Index_V
369
Index_W
369
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FAQ about the 2023 GMC Terrain Manual
What contains the 2023 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 2023 owner's manual:
- Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
- Maintenance for your GMC Terrain, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
- Instrument Panel and Controls, including dashboard indicators, warning lights, and controls
Where to download the 2023 GMC Terrain Owners Manual?
The GMC Terrain owner manual for the 2023 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the GMC Terrain year 2023 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2023 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The GMC Terrain (2023) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2023 is available in English.
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