In Brief

Parking Assist and Automatic Parking Assist (APA)

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Park Aid

If equipped, the Rear Park Assist (RPA) system uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and to avoid objects while in R (Reverse). It operates at speeds below 8 km/h. RPA may display a warning triangle on the infotainment display and graphics on the instrument cluster showing the distance to the object. In addition, several chimes or seat pulses may occur if very close to an object.

The vehicle may also have a Front Park Assist system.

See Parking Assist or Backing Aid.

Automatic Parking Assist (APA)

If equipped, the APA system helps search for and steer the vehicle into parallel or perpendicular parking spaces using automatic steering, DIC displays, and audible chimes. When vehicle speed is below 30 km/h, pressGMC Terrain. Park Assist and Automatic Parking Assist (APA)to turn the system on.

See Automatic Parking Assist (APA) in Parking or Backing Assistance.

Test yourself

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