GMC Terrain: Vehicle Checks / Starter Switch Check

Warning

When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.

  1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle.
  2. Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
  3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).

If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service.

    All-Wheel Drive

    Transfer Case Under normal driving conditions, transfer case fluid does not require maintenance unless there is a fluid leak or unusual noise. If required, have the transfer case serviced by your dealer...

    Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check

    Warning When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll...

    Other information:

    GMC Terrain 2018-2025 Owners Manual: Instrument Panel


    Air Vents Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals. IntelliBeam System Button (If Equipped). See Exterior Lamp Controls. Instrument Cluster (Base and Midlevel) or Instrument Cluster (Uplevel).Driver Information Center (DIC) Display. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base and Midlevel)  or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)...

    GMC Terrain 2018-2025 Owners Manual: Power Outlet 110/120 Volt Alternating Current


    If equipped, this power outlet can be used to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum limit of 150 watts. The power outlet is on the rear of the center console. An indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in use. The light comes on when the ignition is on and equipment requiring less than 150 watts is plugged into the outlet, and no system fault is detected...

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