GMC Terrain Quiz
Vehicle Care

Battery - North America

In this manual: Vehicle Care
Introduction — 1In Brief — 46Keys, Doors and Windows — 37Seats and Restraints — 60Storage — 6Instruments and Controls — 58Lighting — 16Infotainment System — 1Climate Control — 8Driving and Operation — 128Vehicle Care — 75Service and Maintenance — 8Technical Data — 5Customer Information — 18OnStar — 6Connected Services — 4
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Original equipment battery is maintenance free. Do not remove the cap or add fluid.

See the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See Engine Compartment Overview for battery location.

For battery replacement, see your dealer.

The vehicle has an Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) 12-volt battery. Installing a standard 12-volt battery will reduce the service life of the 12-volt battery.

When charging a 12-volt AGM battery, use a battery charger with an AGM setting if available. If available, use the AGM setting on the charger to limit the charging voltage to 14.8 volts. Follow the charger manufacturer's instructions.

Stop/Start System

The vehicle is equipped with a Stop/Start system that turns off the engine to help save fuel. See Starting the Engine.

See California Proposition 65 Warning and the back cover.

Vehicle Storage

Infrequent use: Disconnect the black negative (-) battery cable to keep the battery from discharging.

Extended storage: Disconnect the black negative (-) battery cable or use a battery trickle charger.

Test yourself

A quick GMC Terrain quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.