GMC Terrain: Automatic Transmission / Car Wash Mode
This vehicle includes a Car Wash
Mode that allows the vehicle to
remain in N (Neutral) for use in
automatic car washes.
Car Wash Mode is not to be used
for vehicle towing. If the vehicle
needs to be towed, see Towing the
Vehicle
Caution
The vehicle is not designed to
stay in N (Neutral) for extended
periods of time. It will
automatically shift into P (Park) if
left in Car Wash Mode.
Car Wash Mode (Engine Off – Driver in Vehicle)
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral)
with the engine off and the vehicle
occupied:
- Drive to the entrance of the
car wash.
- Apply the brake pedal.
- Shift to N (Neutral).
- Turn off the engine and release
the brake pedal.
- The indicator should continue
to show N. If it does not, start
the engine and repeat
Steps 2–4.
- The vehicle is now ready for
the car wash.
Car Wash Mode (Engine Off – Driver out of Vehicle)
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral)
with the engine off and the vehicle
unoccupied:
- Drive to the entrance of the
car wash.
- Apply the brake pedal.
- Open the door.
- Shift to N (Neutral).
- Turn off the engine and release
the brake pedal.
- The indicator should continue
to show N. If it does not, start
the engine and repeat
Steps 2–5.
- Exit the vehicle and close the
door. The vehicle is now ready
for the car wash.
- The vehicle may automatically
shift to P (Park) upon re-entry.
Car Wash Mode (Engine On – Driver in Vehicle)
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral)
with the engine on and the vehicle
occupied:
- Drive to the entrance of the
car wash.
- Apply the brake pedal.
- Shift to N (Neutral).
- Release the brake pedal. The
vehicle is now ready for the
car wash.
Car Wash Mode (Engine On – Driver out of Vehicle)
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral)
with the engine on and the vehicle
unoccupied:
- Drive to the entrance of the
car wash.
- Apply the brake pedal.
- Open the door.
- Shift to N (Neutral), then
release the brake pedal.
- The indicator should continue
to show N. If it does not, repeat
Steps 2–4.
- Exit the vehicle and close the
door. The vehicle is now ready
for the car wash.
- The vehicle may automatically
shift to P (Park) upon re-entry.
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.
D : This position is for normal
driving. If more power is needed for
passing, press the accelerator
pedal down.
To shift into D (Drive):
- Bring the vehicle to a
complete stop.
- Pull the D (Drive) switch on the
center stack.
To shift out of D (Drive):
- Bring the vehicle to a
complete stop.
- Shift to the desired gear.
Downshifting the transmission in
slippery road conditions could result
in skidding. See “Skidding” under
Loss of Control .
Caution
Spinning the tires or holding the
vehicle in one 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.
The shift switches are on the center
stack. The selected gear position
will illuminate red on the shift switch,
while all others will be displayed in
white...
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode
ERS or manual mode allows for the
selection of the range of gear
positions. Use this mode when
driving downhill or towing a trailer to
limit the top gear and vehicle speed...
Other information:
If a person of adult size is sitting in
the front outboard passenger seat,
but the OFF indicator is lit, it could
be because that person is not sitting
properly in the seat or that the child
restraint locking feature is engaged.
Use the following steps to allow the
system to detect that person and
enable the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag:
Turn the vehicle off...
The liftgate may be operated with a
kicking motion under the rear
bumper between the left exhaust
pipe and the license plate.
The RKE transmitter must be within
1 m (3 ft) of the rear bumper to
operate the power liftgate
hands-free.
The hands-free feature will not work
while the liftgate is moving...