Instruments and Controls

Wireless Charging

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If equipped, the vehicle has a wireless charging pocket located on the front of the center console armrest. The system operates at a frequency of 145 kHz and wirelessly charges one Qi-compatible smartphone. The system output is capable of charging at up to 3 amps (19.5 W), depending on the requirements of the compatible smartphone. See Radio Frequency Statement.

The vehicle must be on, in ACC/ACCESSORY mode, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). The wireless charging function may incorrectly indicate charging when the vehicle is in RAP. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP).

Operating temperature range is −20 °C to 60 °C for the charging system and 0 °C to 35 °C for the smartphone.

GMC Terrain. Wireless Charging

To charge a compatible smartphone:

  1. Remove all objects from the charging pocket. The system may not charge if there are any objects between the smartphone and the charging pocket.
  2. With the smartphone screen facing the rear of the vehicle, slowly insert the smartphone into the charging pocket untilGMC Terrain. Wireless Chargingappears on theGMC Terrain. Wireless Charginginfotainment display. This indicates that the smartphone is correctly positioned and charging.

    To maximize charging speed, make sure the smartphone is fully seated and centered in the holder, with nothing underneath it. A thick smartphone case may prevent the wireless charger from working or may reduce charging performance. See your dealer for more information.

IfGMC Terrain. Wireless Chargingdoes not appear on the infotainment display:

  1. Remove the smartphone from the pocket and wait three seconds.
  2. Rotate the smartphone 180 degrees and reinsert it into the pocket with the screen facing the rear of the vehicle.

Test yourself

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