GMC Terrain: Initial Drive Information / 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.

Power Liftgate Operation

GMC Terrain. Liftgate

If equipped with a power liftgate, the switch is usually on the driver door. The switch can also be on the overhead console. The vehicle must be in P (Park).

Choose the power liftgate mode by turning the dial on the switch to either the 3/4 or MAX position. Press GMC Terrain. Liftgate to open or close the liftgate.

Hands-Free Liftgate The liftgate will not operate if the RKE transmitter is not within 1 m (3 ft).

GMC Terrain. Liftgate

To operate, kick your foot straight up in one swift motion under the rear bumper between the left exhaust pipe and the license plate, then pull it back.

    Door Locks

    To lock or unlock the vehicle from the outside, press or on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. : Press to lock the doors. : Press to unlock the doors...

    Windows

    The power windows work when the ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. Using the window switch, press to open or pull to close the window...

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