GMC Terrain: Vehicle Checks / Gas Strut(s)
This vehicle is equipped with gas strut(s) to provide assistance in lifting and holding open the hood/ trunk/liftgate system in full open position.
Warning
If the gas struts that hold open the hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail, you or others could be seriously injured. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service immediately. Visually inspect the gas struts for signs of wear, cracks, or other damage periodically. Check to make sure the hood/trunk/liftgate is held open with enough force. If struts are failing to hold the hood/trunk/liftgate, do not operate. Have the vehicle serviced.
Caution
Do not apply tape or hang any objects from gas struts. Also do not push down or pull on gas struts. This may cause damage to the vehicle.
See Maintenance Schedule.
Hood
Trunk
Liftgate
Windshield Replacement
Driver Assistance Systems
If the windshield needs to be
replaced and the vehicle is
equipped with a front camera sensor
for the Driver Assistance Systems, a GM replacement windshield is
recommended...
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset and
should need no further adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash,
the headlamp aim may be affected.
If adjustment to the headlamps is
necessary, see your dealer...
Other information:
GMC Terrain 2018-2023 Owners Manual: (TCS) / (ESC). Turning the Systems Off and On (Midlevel Cluster)
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 to access the cluster applications...
GMC Terrain 2018-2023 Owners Manual: Liftgate
Manual Liftgate Operation Unlock the vehicle before opening the liftgate. To open the liftgate, press the touch pad on the bottom of the liftgate and lift up. Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgate. This may cause the liftgate to be unlatched...
