GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-18552429) - 2025
Instruments and Controls 107
This system can replace up to eight hand-held
t
r
ansmitters (remote controls), such as garage
door openers, security systems, and home
automation devices. The following instructions
address garage door openers, but can be used
for other devices.
Do not use the Universal Remote system with
any garage door opener that does not have
the stop and reverse feature. This includes
any garage door opener model manufactured
before April 1, 1982.
Keep the original hand-held transmitter for
use in other vehicles and future programming.
Ensure the Universal Remote system is erased
when vehicle ownership is terminated. See
“Erasing Universal Remotes.”
Programming the Universal
Remote System
Programming involves time-sensitive actions
and may time out, requiring the procedure
to be repeated. Read these instructions
completely before programming the Universal
Remote system. It may help to have another
person assist with the programming process.
If your garage door opener includes a hand-held
t
ransmitter, make sure it has anew battery
for quick and accurate transmission of the
radio-frequency signal.
Clear all people and objects away from the
garage door.
Park the vehicle outside and directly facing
the garage door opener receiver. The vehicle
must remain in P(Park) for the entire duration
of programming.
1. From the infotainment home screen,
select Controls >See More Controls
>Universal Remotes. Then select the “Add
Remote” option.
2. If you have ahand-held transmitter, press
“Yes” to the question on the screen and
proceed to Step 3.
If your garage door opener does not include
ahand-held transmitter, press either “D-
Mode” (mostly used in North America),
or “UR-Mode” (mostly used in Europe,
Mideast, and Asia), on the screen and skip to
Step 6.
3.
While the infotainment screen shows
“Searching for Signal,” press and hold
the hand-held transmitter button about
3to 8cm (1 to 3in) away from the
rear-view mirror. Do not release the
bu
tton until “Signal Found” appears on
the infotainment screen.
If the signal is not detected after 30
seconds, press S and return to Step 1 to try
again.
Some garage door openers require
amodification of Step 3. See “Radio
Signals for Some Gate Operators” later in
this section.
4. Once the signal is found, test the Universal
Remote System by pressing the Test
button. You may need to press the Test
button several times, as some garage
door openers require multiple valid signals
when programming. If your garage door
moves, then programming was successful.
Press the It Worked button to validate
programming was successful and end the
process. Continue to Steps 5–8 only if
programming was not successful.
5. If your garage door does not move during
testing, press the It Didn’t Work button.
6. Locate the Learn or Smart button on
the garage door opener receiver in the
garage. The name and color may vary by
manufacturer, but is usually located near