GMC Terrain 2025 - Running the Vehicle While Parked; Automatic Transmission

GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-18552429) - 2025
170 Driving and Operating
Warning (Continued)
If unusual fumes are detected or if it is
suspected that exhaust is coming into
the vehicle:
•
Drive it only with the windows
completely down.
•
Have the vehicle repaired immediately.
Never park the vehicle with the engine
running in an enclosed area such as
agarage or abuilding that has no fresh
air ventilation.
Running the Vehicle While Parked
It
is better not to park with the engine running.
If the vehicle is left with the engine running,
follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle
will not move. See Shifting Into Park 3168 and
Engine Exhaust 3169.
If parking on ahill and pulling atrailer, see
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips 3213.
Automatic Transmission
The shift pattern is displayed on the front
of the shift lever. The selected gear position
will illuminate red on the shift lever, while all
others will be displayed in white. If the shift is
not immediate, as in very cold conditions, the
indicator on the shift switch may blink until it
is fully engaged.
P: This position locks the drive wheels. Use
P (Park) when starting the vehicle to ensure the
vehicle does not move.
If the vehicle is on, the vehicle can be shifted
into P(Park).
{ Warning
I
t is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if
th
e vehicle is not in P (Park) with the parking
brake set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the engine
is running. If you have left the engine
running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
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