GMC Terrain: Automatic Transmission / Tow/Haul Mode

GMC Terrain 2018-2022 Owners Manual / Driving and Operating / Automatic Transmission / Tow/Haul Mode

For information on the Tow/Haul Mode, see Driver Mode Control.

Automatic Engine Grade Braking

Automatic Engine Grade Braking assists when driving downhill. It maintains vehicle speed by automatically implementing a shift pattern that uses the engine and the transmission to slow the vehicle. The system will automatically command downshifts to reduce vehicle speed. The normal shift pattern will return once the vehicle is on a low grade or when the accelerator pedal is pressed.

While in the Electronic Range Select (ERS) mode, grade braking is deactivated, allowing the driver to select a range and limiting the highest gear available. Grade braking is available for normal driving and in Tow/Haul Mode.

See Automatic Transmission.

Manual Mode

Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode ERS or manual mode allows for the selection of the range of gear positions. Use this mode when driving downhill or towing a trailer to limit the top gear and vehicle speed...

Brakes

Other information:

GMC Terrain 2018-2022 Owners Manual: 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. See Jump Starting - North America. To shift out of P (Park): Ensure the engine is running. Apply the brake pedal. Press or pull the desired shift switch on the center stack. The P indicator will turn white and the..

GMC Terrain 2018-2022 Owners Manual: (TCS) / (ESC). Turning the Systems Off and On (Base Level DIC)

Caution Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is off. The vehicle driveline could be damaged. At speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or above, this ability to turn off or on is disabled. TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC can be turned off or on using the DIC controls as follows: Press or to select VEHICLE menu, then use or to scroll through the menu items to select TCS/StabiliTrak/ESC..

Tire Pressure Light

GMC Terrain. Tire Pressure Light

For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS.