GMC Terrain: Starting and Operating / Parking over Things That Burn. Extended Parking

GMC Terrain 2018-2026 Owners Manual / Driving and Operating / Starting and Operating / Parking over Things That Burn. Extended Parking

Parking over Things That Burn

Warning

Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn.

Extended Parking

It is best not to park with the vehicle running. If the vehicle is left running, be sure it will not move and there is adequate ventilation.

See Shifting Into Park and Engine Exhaust.

If the vehicle is left parked and running with the RKE transmitter outside the vehicle, it will continue to run for up to half an hour.

If the vehicle is left parked and running with the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle, it will continue to run for up to an hour.

The vehicle could turn off sooner if it is parked on a hill, due to lack of available fuel.

The timer will reset if the vehicle is taken out of P (Park) while it is running.

    Shifting out of Park

    This vehicle is equipped with an electronic transmission. If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery...

    Engine Exhaust

    Engine Exhaust Warning Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO), which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death...

    Other information:

    GMC Terrain 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Brake System Warning Light


    The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking performance, both circuits need to be working This light should come on briefly when the engine is started...

    GMC Terrain 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Hands-Free Operation


    The liftgate may be operated with a kicking motion under the rear bumper between the left exhaust pipe and the license plate. The RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the rear bumper to operate the power liftgate hands-free. The hands-free feature will not work while the liftgate is moving...

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