GMC Terrain: Starting and Operating / Starting the Engine

GMC Terrain 2018-2023 Owners Manual / Driving and Operating / Starting and Operating / Starting the Engine

Shift the vehicle into P (Park) or N (Neutral). To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only.

Caution

Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped.

Caution

If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. See Add-On Electrical Equipment.

Ignition Positions

The vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with pushbutton start. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter must be in the vehicle for the system to operate...

Gasoline Engine Starting Procedure

With the Keyless Access system, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter must be in the vehicle. Press ENGINE START/STOP with the brake pedal applied...

Other information:

GMC Terrain 2018-2023 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 2018-2023 Owners Manual: Battery Load Management, Battery Power Protection and Exterior Lighting Battery Saver