GMC Terrain 2025 - Stop;Start System; Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-18552429) - 2025
Driving and Operating 167
Stop/Start System
T
h
e Stop/Start system shuts off the engine to
help conserve fuel. The system is designed to
manage the increased number of starts.
{ Warning
T
he automatic engine Stop/Start feature
ca
uses the engine to shut off while the
vehicle is still on.Do not exit the vehicle
before shifting to P (Park).The vehicle may
restart and move unexpectedly. Always
shift to P (Park), and then turn the ignition
off before exiting the vehicle.
Auto Engine Stop/Start
Wh
en the brakes are applied and the vehicle is
at acomplete stop, the engine may turn off.
When stopped, the tachometer displays
AUTO STOP. When the brake pedal is released
or the accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine
will restart.
To maintain vehicle performance, other
conditions may cause the engine to
automatically restart before the brake pedal
is released.
Auto Stops may not occur and/or auto restarts
ma
y occur because:
•
The climate control settings require the
engine to be running to cool or heat the
vehicle interior.
•
The vehicle battery needs to charge.
•
The vehicle battery has recently
been disconnected.
•
Minimum vehicle speed has not been
reached since the last Auto Stop
•
The accelerator pedal is pressed.
•
The engine or transmission is not at the
required operating temperature.
•
The outside temperature is not in the
required operating range.
•
The vehicle is shifted out of D (Drive).
•
Certain driver modes have been selected.
•
The vehicle is on asteep hill or grade.
•
The driver door has been opened or driver
seat belt has been unbuckled.
•
The hood has been opened.
•
The Auto Stop has reached the maximum
allowed time.
Auto Stop Disable Switch
The automatic engine Stop/Start feature can
be disabled and enabled by pressing h. Auto
Stop/Start is enabled each time you start the
vehicle.
When the h indicator is illuminated, the
system is enabled.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
When the vehicle is turned from on to off, the
following features (if equipped) will continue
to function for up to 10 minutes, or until
the driver door is opened. These features
will also work when the vehicle is on or in
accessory mode: