GMC Terrain: Introduction

About Driving the Vehicle

As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or a crash. Be sure to read the driving guidelines in this manual in the section called “Driving and Operating” and specifically Driver Behavior, Driving Environment, and Vehicle Design.

Danger, Warning, and Caution

Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.

Danger

Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.

Warning

Warning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.

Caution

Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage.

GMC Terrain. Introduction

A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”

Symbols

The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator.

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Vehicle Symbol Chart

Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. See the features in this manual for information.

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Air Conditioning System

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Airbag Readiness Light

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Antilock Brake System (ABS)

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Brake System Warning Light

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Dispose of Used Components Properly

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Engine Coolant Temperature

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Flame/Fire Prohibited

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Flammable

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Forward Collision Alert

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Fuses

GMC Terrain. Introduction : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child Restraints

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Lane Change Alert

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Lane Departure Warning

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Lane Keep Assist

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Malfunction Indicator Lamp

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Oil Pressure

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Park Assist

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Pedestrian Ahead Indicator

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Power

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Rear Cross Traffic Alert

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Registered Technician

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Remote Vehicle Start

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Seat Belt Reminders

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Side Blind Zone Alert

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Start/Stop

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Tire Pressure Monitor

GMC Terrain. Introduction : StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Under Pressure

GMC Terrain. Introduction : Vehicle Ahead Indicator

    GMC Terrain 2018-2026 Owners Manual

    Owners Manual for the second generation GMC Terrain, a crossover SUV, manufacturer General Motors under its sub-brand GMC, model years 2018-2021. The smallest offering within GMC's SUV range, the second-generation Terrain compact crossover, offers a distinctive design and a comfortable driving experience, albeit at an elevated cost that is on the pricier side of the segment...

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