GMC Terrain: Rear Seats / Folding the Seatback

Either side of the seatback can be folded for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving.

Caution

Folding a rear seat with the seat belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the seat belts. Always unbuckle the seat belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.

To fold the seatback:

  1. Fold the head restraint. See Head Restraints.

    GMC Terrain. Folding the Seatback

  2. Pull the handle on top of the seatback to unlock it.

    A tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is unlocked.

  3. Fold the seatback forward.

    GMC Terrain. Folding the Seatback

  4. Stow the seat belt in the belt stowage clip.

    Repeat the steps to fold the other seatback, if desired.

    GMC Terrain. Folding the Seatback

    If equipped, the rear seatbacks can also be folded forward by pulling the levers on the passenger side of the rear cargo area.

    Reclining the Seatback

    To recline the seatback: Pull the reclining seatback handle. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the handle to lock the seatback in place...

    Raising the Seatback

    Warning If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked...

    Other information:

    GMC Terrain 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Saving Memory Positions


    Read these instructions completely before saving memory positions. To save preferred driving positions 1 and 2: Turn the ignition on or to ACC/ ACCESSORY.A DIC welcome message may indicate driver number 1 or 2. Adjust all available memory features to the desired driving position...

    GMC Terrain 2018-2026 Owners Manual: (TCS) / (ESC). Turning the Systems Off and On (Base Level DIC)


    Caution Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is off. The vehicle driveline could be damaged. At speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or above, this ability to turn off or on is disabled. TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC can be turned off or on using the DIC controls as follows: Press or to select VEHICLE menu, then use or to scroll through the menu items to select TCS/StabiliTrak/ESC..

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