GMC Terrain: Initial Drive Information / Exterior Lighting

GMC Terrain. Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column.

There are four positions.

GMC Terrain. Exterior Lighting : Turns the exterior lamps off and deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn to GMC Terrain. Exterior Lighting again to reactivate the AUTO mode.

In Canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).

GMC Terrain. Exterior Lighting : Turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending on outside lighting.

GMC Terrain. Exterior Lighting : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps.

GMC Terrain. Exterior Lighting : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights.

See:

  • Exterior Lamp Controls
  • Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
  • Fog Lamps

    Reading Lamps

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    Windshield Wiper/Washer

    The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the side of the steering column. With the ignition on or in ACC/ACCESSORY, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed...

    Other information:

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    GMC Terrain 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light


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