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.
- Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle.
- 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.
- 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 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
If equipped, when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse), RCTA displays a red warning triangle with a left or right pointing arrow to warn of traffic coming from the left or right. This system detects objects coming from up to 20m (65 ft) from the left or right side of the vehicle...
GMC Terrain 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Biodiesel
Biodiesel is a renewable fuel produced from vegetable oils or animal fats that have been chemically modified to make it compatible with diesel fuel. Caution Do not use home-made biodiesel or home test kits because the quality cannot be verified by approved scientific methods...
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