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 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer anf Flash-to-Pass


    Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Push the turn signal lever away from you and release, to turn the high beams on. To return to low beams, push the lever again or pull it toward you and release. This indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster when the high-beam headlamps are on...

    GMC Terrain 2018-2026 Owners Manual: High-Beam On Light, Front Fog Lamp Light and Lamps On Reminder


    High-Beam On Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. IntelliBeam Light This light comes on when the IntelliBeam system, if equipped, is enabled. See Exterior Lamp Controls. Front Fog Lamp Light If equipped, the fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use...

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