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2025 Terrain/Terrain Denali

Terrain/Terrain Denali

Owner’s Manual

2025

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Table of Contents2
California Proposition 65 Warning2
Introduction3
Canadian Vehicle Owners3
About Driving the Vehicle3
Danger, Warning, and Caution3
Instrument Panel Overview5
Keys, Doors, and Windows7
Keys and Locks7
Keys7
Remote Key8
Remote Key Operation8
Keys, Doors, and Windows9
Remote Start13
Door Locks15
Power Door Locks16
Delayed Locking16
Automatic Door Locks17
Lockout Protection17
Safety Locks17
Doors Liftgate18
Manual Liftgate18
Vehicle Security22
Vehicle Alarm System22
Immobilizer23
Immobilizer Operation23
Exterior Mirrors24
Convex Mirrors24
Power Mirrors24
Folding Mirrors24
Heated Mirrors24
Reverse Tilt Mirrors24
Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors25
Manual Rearview Mirror25
Rear Camera Mirror25
Troubleshooting26
Windows27
Power Windows27
Sun Visors28
Roof Sunroof29
Seats and Restraints31
Head Restraints Head Restraints31
Front Seats Seat Adjustment32
Power Seat Adjustment33
Reclining Seatbacks34
Lumbar Adjustment35
Memory Seats35
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats37
Rear Seats38
Heated Rear Seats40
Seat Belts40
Buckle to Drive41
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly42
Lap-Shoulder Belt44
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy47
Seat Belt Extender47
Safety System Check47
Seat Belt Care47
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash48
Airbag System48
Where Are the Airbags49
When Should an Airbag Inflate51
What Makes an Airbag Inflate51
How Does an Airbag Restrain52
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates52
Passenger Sensing System53
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle56
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle56
Airbag System Check57
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash57
Child Restraints Older Children58
Infants and Young Children60
Child Restraint Systems62
Where to Put the Restraint64
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)65
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash71
Securing Child Restraints (with the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)71
Securing Child Restraints (with the Seat Belt in the Front Seat)73
Storage76
Storage Compartments76
Additional Storage Features77
Roof Rack System77
Instruments and Controls79
Controls80
Steering Wheel Adjustment80
Heated Steering Wheel80
Horn80
Windshield Wiper/Washer80
Rear Window Wiper/Washer82
Compass82
Clock82
Power Outlets83
Wireless Charging83
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators85
Instrument Cluster87
Speedometer88
Odometer88
Trip Odometer88
Tachometer88
Fuel Gauge89
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge90
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge90
Transmission Temperature Gauge91
Seat Belt Reminders92
Airbag Readiness Light93
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator93
Charging System Light94
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)94
Brake System Warning Light96
Electric Parking Brake Light96
Service Electric Parking Brake Light96
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light97
All-Wheel-Drive Light97
Hill Descent Control Light97
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) Light97
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light97
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Disabled Light98
Vehicle Ahead Indicator98
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator98
Traction off Light98
Traction Control System (TCS)/ Electronic Stability Control Light99
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) off Light99
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light99
Driver Mode Control Light100
Tire Pressure Light100
Engine Oil Pressure Light100
Low Fuel Warning Light101
Auto Stop Indicator101
Security Light101
High-Beam on Light101
Front Fog Lamp Light102
Lamps on Reminder102
Cruise Control Light102
Adaptive Cruise Control Light102
Door Ajar Light102
Information Displays103
Driver Information Center (DIC)103
Vehicle Status104
Vehicle Messages106
Engine Power Messages107
Vehicle Speed Messages107
Universal Remote System Programming107
Universal Remote System107
Universal Remote System Operation109
Lighting111
Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls111
High-Beam Systems111
Exterior Lamps off Reminder112
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer112
Flash-To-Pass112
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)113
Automatic Headlamp System113
Hazard Warning Flashers114
Turn and Lane-Change Signals114
Front Fog Lamps114
Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control115
Dome Lamps115
Reading Lamps115
Lighting Features Entry Lighting116
Exit Lighting116
Battery Load Management116
Battery Power Protection117
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver117
Infotainment System118
Introduction118
Overview119
Steering Wheel Controls120
Using the System120
Software Updates122
Radio AM-FM Radio122
Satellite Radio123
Radio Reception124
Multi-Band Antenna125
Audio Players125
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices125
USB Port125
Bluetooth Audio125
Using the Navigation System126
Maps126
Navigation Symbols127
Destination127
Global Positioning System (GPS)128
Vehicle Positioning128
Problems with Route Guidance129
Voice Recognition129
Bluetooth (Overview)131
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)132
Apple Carplay and Android Auto135
Settings137
Teen Driver139
Trademarks and License Agreements142
Climate Controls145
Climate Control Systems145
Dual Automatic Climate Control System148
Air Vents150
Maintenance151
Passenger Compartment Air Filter151
Driving and Operating153
Driving Information Driver Behavior154
Driving Environment154
Vehicle Design154
Driving for Better Fuel Economy154
Driving and Operating155
Distracted Driving155
Defensive Driving155
Impaired Driving156
Control of a Vehicle156
Braking156
Steering156
Off-Road Recovery157
Loss of Control157
Off-Road Driving158
Driving on Wet Roads158
Hill and Mountain Roads159
Winter Driving160
If the Vehicle Is Stuck161
Vehicle Load Limits161
Certification/Tire Label164
Starting and Operating New Vehicle Break-In165
Ignition Positions166
Starting the Engine167
Stop/Start System168
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)168
Shifting into Park169
Shifting out of Park169
Parking over Things that Burn170
Active Fuel Management170
Extended Parking170
Engine Exhaust170
Running the Vehicle While Parked171
Automatic Transmission171
Manual Mode174
Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive175
Electric Brake Boost176
Antilock Brake System (ABS)176
Electric Parking Brake176
Brake Assist177
Hill Start Assist (HSA)178
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH)178
Ride Control Systems Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control179
Hill Descent Control (HDC)180
Driver Mode Control180
Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control182
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems190
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)191
Surround Vision System192
Park Assist193
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)194
Rear Pedestrian Alert195
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System196
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System197
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)199
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System202
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)204
Lane Change Alert (LCA)204
Blind Zone Steering Assist (BZSA)206
Traffic Sign Assistant207
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)208
Surround Vision Recorder210
Top Tier Fuel211
Recommended Fuel211
Prohibited Fuels211
Fuels in Foreign Countries212
Fuel Additives212
Filling the Tank212
Filling a Portable Fuel Container214
Trailer Towing General Towing Information214
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips214
Towing Equipment220
Vehicle Care223
General Information224
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements224
Accessories and Modifications224
Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work224
Hood225
Engine Compartment Overview227
Engine Oil228
Engine Oil Life System230
Automatic Transmission Fluid230
Engine Air Filter Life System231
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter231
Cooling System232
Engine Overheating235
Washer Fluid236
Brakes237
Brake Pad Life System237
Brake Fluid238
Battery - North America239
All-Wheel Drive240
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check240
Wiper Blade Replacement240
Windshield Replacement241
Gas Strut(S)242
Headlamp Aiming Front Headlamp Aiming243
Bulb Replacement LED Lighting243
Electrical System Electrical System Overload243
Fuses and Circuit Breakers244
Engine Compartment Fuse Block245
Instrument Panel Fuse Block248
Wheels and Tires250
Tires250
All-Season Tires251
Winter Tires251
All-Terrain Tires252
Tire Sidewall Labeling252
Tire Designations254
Tire Terminology and Definitions254
Tire Pressure256
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation257
Tire Pressure Monitor System257
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation258
Tire Inspection261
Tire Rotation261
When It Is Time for New Tires262
Buying New Tires263
Different Size Tires and Wheels264
Uniform Tire Quality Grading264
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance265
Wheel Replacement265
Tire Traction Devices266
If a Tire Goes Flat266
Tire Changing268
Compact Spare Tire273
Jump Starting Jump Starting - North America273
Towing the Vehicle Transporting a Disabled Vehicle276
Recreational Vehicle Towing278
Appearance Care Exterior Care279
Underbody Maintenance283
Interior Care284
Floor Mats287
Service and Maintenance289
Maintenance Schedule290
Special Application Services293
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts294
Maintenance Records295
Technical Data296
Vehicle Identification Number296
Vehicle Data297
Capacities and Specifications297
Engine Specifications298
Customer Information300
Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure300
Customer Information301
Customer Assistance Offices302
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users302
Online Account and Customer Support302
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. Only)303
Roadside Assistance Program303
Scheduling Service Appointments305
Courtesy Transportation Program305
Additional Program Information306
Collision Damage Repair306
Publication Ordering Information307
Reporting Safety Defects308
Radio Frequency Statement308
Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government308
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government309
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors309
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy309
Cybersecurity309
Event Data Recorders310
Onstar310
Infotainment System311
Onstar312
Onstar Overview312
Onstar Services313
Warranty314
Connected Services317
Index319
United States and Canada330
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Brand	GMC
Model	Terrain 2025
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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