GMC Terrain 2025 - Page 172

GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-18552429) - 2025
Driving and Operating 171
Warning (Continued)
You or others could be injured. To be sure
the vehicle will not move, even when you
are on fairly level ground, always set the
parking brake and shift to P (Park).
If ENGINE START/STOP is pressed twice while
at
arelatively high speed, the vehicle will turn
off and automatically shift to N (Neutral).
When the vehicle is stopped, P (Park) can be
selected.
Service Shift Lever Message
If the message SERVICE SHIFTER SEE OWNER’S
MANUAL appears in the Driver Information
Center (DIC), the shifter needs service. Have
the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. If the
vehicle is automatically shifting into P (Park),
check to see if the P (Park) button is stuck.
To operate the vehicle, hold the shift lever in
the desired gear, R (Reverse) or D (Drive), until
vehicle speeds exceed 16 km/h (10 mph), then
release the shift lever.
The vehicle will not shift into P (Park) if it is
moving too fast. Stop the vehicle and shift into
P (Park).
When the vehicle is stopped, press
EN
GINE START/STOP to turn off the vehicle. The
vehicle will shift to P(Park) automatically
unless the vehicle is in N(Neutral), see “Car
Wash Mode” later in this section.
To shift in and out of P (Park), see Shifting Into
Park 3168 and Shifting out of Park 3168.
R: Use this gear to back up.
If the vehicle is shifted from either R (Reverse)
to D (Drive) or L (Low), or D (Drive) or L (Low)
to R (Reverse) while the speed is too high, the
vehicle may shift to N (Neutral). Reduce the
vehicle speed and try the shift again.
To shift into R (Reverse):
1. Bring the vehicle to acomplete stop.
2. From the center position, move the shift
lever rearward toward you, and then up. R is
illuminated in red.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it will return
to the center position.
To shift out of R (Reverse):
1. Bring the vehicle to acomplete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it will return
to the center position.
At low vehicle speeds, R(Reverse) can be used
to
rock the vehicle back and forth to get out
of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the
transmission. See If the Vehicle Is Stuck 3160.
N: In this position, the engine does not connect
with the wheels. To restart the engine when the
vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only.
Caution
The vehicle is not designed to stay in N
(
N
eutral) for extended periods of time. It
will automatically shift into P (Park).
To shift into N (Neutral):
1
.
Move the shift lever rearward toward
the driver.
•
If the vehicle is in P (Park), apply the
brake pedal while moving the shift
lever rearward.
•
The Nindicator will illuminate red.
2. After releasing the shift lever, it will return
to the center position.
To shift out of N (Neutral):
1. Bring the vehicle to acomplete stop.
2. Hold the brake pedal down.