Adaptive Cruise Control Setting
If
lights up when not in use. SET–/ RES+ may have been pressed by mistake and turn on ACC when not wanted. Keep
off when cruise control is not being used.
Select the desired speed for ACC. This is the vehicle speed when no vehicle is detected in your path.
While driving, ACC will not engage at speeds below 25 km/h, although it may be resumed when driving at a lower speed.
To set ACC while driving:
- Press
. - Accelerate to the desired speed.
- Press and release the SET– button.
- Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
After ACC is set, it may brake immediately if a vehicle ahead is detected closer than the selected following distance.

The ACC indicator is displayed on the instrument cluster. When ACC is on, the indicator will be white.
Remember speed limits, surrounding traffic speeds, and weather conditions when selecting a set speed.
Test yourself
A quick GMC Terrain quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.