GMC Terrain: Keys, Doors, and Windows / Vehicle Security

GMC Terrain 2018-2021 Owners Manual / Keys, Doors, and Windows / Vehicle Security

This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal.

Hands-Free Operation

The liftgate may be operated with a kicking motion under the rear bumper between the left exhaust pipe and the license plate. The RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the rear bumper to operate the power liftgate hands-free...

Vehicle Alarm System

This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system. The indicator light, on the instrument panel near the windshield, indicates the status of the system: Off : Alarm system is disarmed...

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GMC Terrain 2018-2021 Owners Manual: Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Front Seat)

This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint. In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions...

GMC Terrain 2018-2021 Owners Manual: Setting the 3/4 Mode

To change the position the liftgate stops at when opening: Select MAX or 3/4 mode and power open the liftgate. Stop the liftgate movement at the desired height by pressing any liftgate switch. Manually adjust the liftgate position if needed...

Vehicle Personalization

The following are all possible vehicle personalization features. Depending on the vehicle, some may not be available.

For System, Apps, and Personal features and functions, see “Settings” in the infotainment manual.

To access the vehicle personalization menu: