GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-18552429) - 2025
Infotainment System 135
2. Connect your Android phone or Apple
i
P
hone by using the factory-provided
phone USB cable and plugging into aUSB
data port. For best performance, it is highly
recommended to use the device’s factory-
provided USB cable, which should be
replaced after significant wear to maintain
connection quality. Aftermarket or third-
party cables may not work.
3. When the phone is first connected, to
activate Apple CarPlay or Android Auto,
accept the terms and conditions on both the
infotainment system and the phone.
4. Follow the instructions on the phone.
The Android Auto and Apple CarPlay icons on
the infotainment home screen will illuminate.
Android Auto and/or Apple CarPlay may
automatically launch the next time the USB is
connected. If not, select the Android Auto or
Apple CarPlay icon on the infotainment home
screen to launch.
Select { on the center stack to return to the
infotainment home screen.
For Wireless Phone Projection
Ve
rify your phone is wireless compatible by
visiting the Android Auto or Apple CarPlay
support page.
1. For Android 9smartphones and older,
download the Android Auto app to your
phone from the phones Google Play Store.
There is no app required for Apple CarPlay.
2. For first time connection, make sure
Bluetooth and WiFi are turned on in
phone settings. To connect the phone over
Bluetooth, see Bluetooth (Pairing and Using
aPhone) 3131 Bluetooth (Overview) 3130.
3. When the phone is first connected, to
activate Apple CarPlay or Android Auto,
agree to the terms and conditions on both
the infotainment system and the phone.
4. Follow the instructions on the phone.
The Android Auto and Apple CarPlay icons
on the infotainment home screen will
illuminate. Android Auto and/or Apple CarPlay
may automatically launch upon wireless
connection. If not, select the Android Auto or
Apple CarPlay icon on the infotainment home
screen to launch.
Wireless CarPlay and/or Wireless Android Auto
m
ay experience occasional service disruption
due to outside Wi-Fi interference.
To disconnect the phones wireless projection
for that paired device:
1. Select the Settings from the infotainment
home screen.
2. Select Connections.
3. Select Phones.
4. Select the Bluetooth icon or Options on the
phone card.
5. Select Connection Type from the list and
choose Bluetooth Calling and Media.
Select { on the center stack to return to the
infotainment home screen.
Features are subject to change. For further
information on how to set up Android Auto and
Apple CarPlay in the vehicle, visit your brand
website. See Online Account and Customer
Support 3301 for details.
CarPlay will not support Fast Connect on
iPhones with iOS version 13 or older.
Android Auto is provided by Google and
is subject to Google’s terms and privacy
policy. Apple CarPlay is provided by Apple