GMC Terrain: Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) / Automatic Parking Assist (APA)

If equipped, APA searches for and steers the vehicle into parallel and perpendicular parking spots. When using APA, you must still shift gears, and control the brakes and accelerator. A display and audible beeps help to guide parking maneuvers.

Warning

APA does not apply the brakes. APA may not detect objects in the parking space, objects that are soft or narrow, objects high off the ground such as flatbed trucks, or objects below ground level such as large potholes. Always verify that the parking space is appropriate for parking a vehicle. APA does not respond to changes in the parking space, such as movement of an adjacent vehicle, or a person or object entering the parking space. APA does not detect or avoid traffic that is behind or alongside of the vehicle. Always be prepared to stop the vehicle during the parking maneuver.

Press GMC Terrain. Automatic Parking Assist (APA) on the center console to enable the system to search for a parking space that is large enough and within 1.5 m (5 ft) of the vehicle. The vehicle speed must be below 30 km/h (18 mph). The system cannot:

  • Detect whether it is a legal parking space.
  • Park exactly lined up with the vehicle next to it if the spot is approached at an angle or if the parking space is angled.
  • Park exactly centered in a spot that is marked too large.
  • Always detect short curbs.

When enabled, APA searches for parallel parking spaces to the right of the vehicle. To search for a parking space to the left, turn on the left turn signal or, if available, change the side selection in the infotainment display. To switch the parking mode between parallel and perpendicular, press and hold GMC Terrain. Automatic Parking Assist (APA) during the search process or, if available, change the parking mode in the infotainment display.

GMC Terrain. Automatic Parking Assist (APA)

After completely passing a large enough space, an audible beep occurs and a red stop symbol is displayed.

If the vehicle is in R (Reverse), but does not steer into the expected space, this may be because the system is maneuvering the vehicle into a previously detected space. The APA system does not need service.

GMC Terrain. Automatic Parking Assist (APA)

APA will instruct the vehicle to stop once a large enough space is found. Follow the displayed instructions. When instructed to drive in reverse, shift to R (Reverse) to engage automatic steering. The steering wheel will briefly vibrate as a reminder to remove hands from the steering wheel. Check surroundings and continue braking or accelerating as needed, and be prepared to stop to avoid vehicles, pedestrians, or objects.

If the vehicle exceeds 10 km/h (6 mph), APA is automatically disengaged and automatic steering will turn off. A progress arrow displays the status of the parking maneuver. Depending on the space size, additional maneuvers may be required, and there will be additional instructions. When changing gears, allow the automatic steering to complete before continuing the parking maneuver. Upon successful completion of a maneuver, APA will beep and display a PARKING COMPLETE message. Place the vehicle in P (Park).

APA may automatically disengage if:

  • The steering wheel is used by the driver.
  • The maximum allowed speed is exceeded.
  • There is a failure with the APA system.
  • Electronic stability control or antilock brakes are activated.
  • A high priority vehicle message is displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC).

To cancel APA, press GMC Terrain. Automatic Parking Assist (APA) again.

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The APA system may require a short period of driving along curves to calibrate.

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