GMC Terrain 2025 - Manual Mode

GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-18552429) - 2025
Driving and Operating 173
D: T
his position is for normal driving. If
m
ore power is needed for passing, press the
accelerator pedal down.
Caution
A transmission hot message may display if
the automatic transmission fluid is too hot.
Driving under this condition can damage
the vehicle. Stop and idle the engine to
cool the automatic transmission fluid. This
message clears when the transmission fluid
has cooled sufficiently.
Caution
Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in
o
n
e place on a hill using only the accelerator
pedal may damage the transmission. The
repair will not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. If the vehicle is stuck, do not spin
the tires. When stopping on ahill, use the
brakes to hold the vehicle in place.
To shift into D (Drive):
1
.
Bring the vehicle to acomplete stop.
2. From the center position, move the shift
le
ver rearward toward you and then down.
•
If the vehicle is in P (Park), press
the brake pedal while moving the
shift lever.
•
D will illuminate red.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it will return
to the center position.
To shift out of D (Drive):
1. Bring the vehicle to acomplete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
When shifting to P (Park) on ahill, use the
brakes to hold the vehicle then shift to P (Park).
L: This position provides additional coast
braking for driving downhill, towing a trailer, or
hauling aheavy load.
To use L (Low):
1. Ensure the vehicle is in D (Drive).
2. Press L (Low) on the steering wheel.
To exit L (Low) and shift into D (Drive): At any
speed, shift to D (Drive) or press Lon the
steering wheel.
To exit L (Low) and shift into N (Neutral): At any
speed, shift to N (Neutral).
To exit L (Low) and shift into P (Park) or
R
(Reverse):
1. Bring the vehicle to acomplete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
Cruise control can be used while the vehicle is
in L (Low) mode.
Manual Mode
Tap Shift
Caution
Driving with the engine at ahigh rpm
wi
thout upshifting while using Tap Shift,
could damage the vehicle. Always upshift
when necessary while using Tap Shift.