Introduction

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Driving Your Vehicle

As with any vehicle of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or a crash. Be sure to read the driving rules in the Driving and Operating section of this manual, especially Driver Behavior, Driving Environment and Vehicle Design.

Warning messages are found on vehicle labels and in this manual. They describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.

DANGER indicates a hazard with a high level of risk that will result in serious injury or death.

WARNING indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.

GMC Terrain. Introduction

A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol meaning "Do Not," "Do Not Do This" or "Do Not Allow This to Happen."

Symbols

The vehicle uses components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are displayed together with text describing an operation or information related to a specific component, control, message, gauge or indicator.

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Displayed when the Owner's Manual contains additional instructions or information.

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Displayed when the Service Manual contains additional instructions or information.

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Displayed when more information is available on another page — "see page."

Vehicle Symbol Chart

Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. See the features in this manual for information.

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Air Conditioning

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Airbag Readiness Light

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Antilock Brake System (ABS)

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Brake System Warning Light

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Proper Disposal of Used Components

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Engine Coolant Temperature

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Flame/Fire Prohibited

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Flammable

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Forward Collision Alert

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Fuses

GMC Terrain. Introduction: ISOFIX/LATCH Child Restraint Limitations

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Lane Change Alert

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Lane Departure Warning

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Lane Keep Assist

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Oil Pressure

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Park Assist

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Pedestrian Ahead Indicator

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Power

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Rear Cross Traffic Alert

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Registered Technician

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Remote Vehicle Start

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Seat Belt Reminders

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Side Blind Zone Alert

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Start/Stop

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Tire Pressure Monitor

GMC Terrain. Introduction: StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Under Pressure

GMC Terrain. Introduction: Vehicle Ahead Indicator

Test yourself

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