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Instruments and Controls

Vehicle Personalization

In this manual: Instruments and Controls
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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All of the following vehicle personalization features may be available. Depending on the vehicle, some may not be available.

For system, application, and personal features and functions, see "Settings" in the infotainment system manual.

To access the vehicle personalization menu:

  1. Touch the settings icon on the infotainment system Home Page to display.
  2. Touch Vehicle to display a list of available options.
  3. Touch to select the desired feature setting.
  4. TouchGMC Terrain. Vehicle Personalizationor R to turn the feature off or on.
  5. TouchGMC Terrain. Vehicle PersonalizationGo up one level in the settings menu.

The menu may include the following:

Rear Seat Reminder

This feature uses a chime and message when a rear door was opened before or during vehicle operation.

Touch Off or On.

Climate and Air Quality

Touch to display the following:

  • Automatic Fan Speed
  • Air Quality Sensor
  • Automatic Seat Cooling
  • Automatic Heated Seats
  • Automatic Defogging
  • Automatic Rear Defogger

Automatic Fan Speed

This setting determines the amount of airflow when the climate control fan is set to Auto Fan.

Touch Low, Medium, or High.

Air Quality Sensor

This setting automatically switches the system to recirculation mode based on outside air quality.

Touch Off, Low Sensitivity, or High Sensitivity.

Automatic Seat Cooling

When turned on, this feature will automatically activate seat ventilation at the level required to reach the set interior temperature. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats.

Touch Off or On.

Automatic Heated Seats

When turned on, this feature will automatically activate seat heating at the level required to reach the set interior temperature. Automatic seat heating can be turned off using the seat heating buttons on the center console. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats.

Touch Off or On.

Automatic Defogging

This setting automatically turns the front heated seats on when the engine is started.

Touch Off or On.

Automatic Rear Defogger

This setting automatically turns the rear heated seats on when the engine is started.

Touch Off or On.

Crash Avoidance / Detection Systems

Touch to display the following:

  • Alert Type
  • Forward Collision System
  • Lane Change Alert
  • Park Aid
  • Rear Camera Parking Assist Symbols
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Alert Type

This feature sets the type of alert the driver receives from the crash avoidance assist systems, either audible chimes or safety alert seat vibration pulses.

Touch Chime or Safety Alert Seat.

Forward Collision System

This feature will enable or disable Forward Collision Alert (FCA) and Forward Automatic Braking (FAB). The Off setting disables all FCA and FAB functions. With Alert and Brake Setting, both FCA and FAB are available. The Alert Setting disables FAB. See Forward Automatic Braking (FAB).

Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.

Lane Change Alert

The LCA system is a lane change aid that helps drivers avoid lane change crashes. See Lane Change Alert (LCA).

Touch Off or On.

Park Aid

If equipped, this allows the feature to be turned on or off. See Parking Assist Systems or Support.

Touch Off or On.

Rear Camera Parking Assist Symbols

This setting turns the rear camera Parking Assist symbols on or off. See Parking Assist Systems or Support.

Touch Off or On.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

This allows the Rear Cross Traffic Alert feature to be turned on or off. See Parking Assist Systems or Backing.

Touch Off or On.

Comfort and Convenience

Touch to display the following:

  • Chime Volume
  • Hands-Free Liftgate Control
  • Reverse Tilt Mirror
  • Rear Wiper Auto Reverse
  • Enhanced Hill Start Assist

Chime Volume

This sets the chime volume level.

Touch the controls on the infotainment display to adjust the volume.

Hands-Free Liftgate Control

The liftgate can be operated with a kick motion under the rear bumper between the left exhaust pipe and the license plate. See Liftgate.

Touch Off, On-Open and Close, or Open Only.

Reverse Tilt Mirror

When enabled, the driver and/or passenger side mirrors tilt downward when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to improve visibility of the ground near the rear wheels. They return to their previous position when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) or the engine is turned off. See Reverse Tilt Mirrors.

Touch Off, On - Driver and Passenger, On - Driver, or On - Passenger.

Rear Wiper Auto Reverse

When the front wiper is on, the rear wiper automatically activates when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).

Touch Off or On.

Enhanced Hill Start Assist

This allows the duration of Hill Start Assist to be changed.

Touch Enhanced Hold or Standard Hold.

Lighting

Touch to display the following:

  • Vehicle Locator Lights
  • Exit Lighting

Vehicle Locator Lights

This feature will flash the exterior lamps and some of the exterior lamps and most of the interior lamps turn on for a short time when theGMC Terrain. Vehicle PersonalizationRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed to locate the vehicle.

Touch Off or On.

Exit Lighting

This allows you to select how long the exterior lamps stay on when exiting the vehicle when it is dark outside.

Touch Off, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, or 120 seconds.

Power Door Locks

Touch to display the following:

  • Door Ajar Lockout
  • Automatic Door Unlock
  • Delayed Door Lock

Door Ajar Lockout

When this feature is on, the driver door does not lock when the door is open. If Off is selected, the Delayed Door Lock menu is not available.

Touch Off or On.

Automatic Door Unlock

This allows you to select which doors automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).

Touch Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.

Delayed Door Lock

When this feature is on, the doors lock after a delay. To override the delay, press the door lock to lock the door.

Touch Off or On.

Remote Lock, Unlock, Start

Touch to display the following:

  • Remote Unlock Light Feedback
  • Remote Lock Feedback
  • Remote Door Unlock
  • Remote Start Automatic Seat Cooling
  • Remote Start Automatic Heated Seats
  • Remote Window Control
  • Passive Door Unlock
  • Passive Door Lock
  • Remote Left Vehicle Alert

Remote Unlock Light Feedback

When enabled, the exterior lamps flash when the vehicle is unlocked with the RKE transmitter.

Touch Off or Flash.

Remote Lock Feedback

This allows you to select the type of feedback given when the vehicle is locked with the RKE transmitter.

Touch Off, Lights and Chime, Lights Only, or Chime Only.

Remote Door Unlock

This allows you to select which doors unlock when pressing theGMC Terrain. Vehicle Personalizationon the RKE transmitter.

Touch All Doors or Driver Door.

Remote Start Automatic Seat Cooling

If equipped and turned on, this feature will turn on seat ventilation when using remote start on warm days.

See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats and Remote Vehicle Start.

Touch Off or On.

Remote Start Automatic Heated Seats

If equipped and turned on, this feature will turn on seat heaters when using remote start on cold days.

See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats and Remote Vehicle Start.

Touch Off or On.

Remote Window Control

This allows the windows to be opened by pressing and holding theGMC Terrain. Vehicle Personalizationbutton on the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation.

Touch Off or On.

Passive Door Unlock

This allows you to select which doors unlock when using the button on the driver door to unlock the vehicle.

Touch All Doors or Driver Door Only.

Passive Door Lock

This allows passive locking to be turned on or off and selects feedback. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation.

Touch Off, On with Chirp, or On.

Remote Left Vehicle Alert

This feature sounds a chime when the RKE transmitter is left in the vehicle. This menu also allows the Remote Left Vehicle Alert to be turned on or off. Touch Off or On.

Seat Positions

Touch to display the following:

  • Seat Entry Memory
  • Seat Exit Memory

Seat Entry Memory

This feature automatically recalls the previously stored driver 1 or 2 position when the ignition is changed from off to on or ACCESSORY. See Memory Seats.

Touch Off or On.

Seat Exit Memory

This feature automatically recalls the previously stored B (Exit) button position when exiting the vehicle. See Memory Seats.

Touch Off or On.

Teen Driver

See "Teen Driver" in the Settings section of the infotainment system manual.

Valet Mode

This locks the infotainment system and steering wheel controls. It may also restrict access to the vehicle storage areas, if equipped.

To enable Valet Mode:

  1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.
  2. Select Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
  3. Re-enter the four-digit code. Touch Lock or Unlock to lock or unlock the system. Touch Back to return to the previous menu.

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