GMC Terrain: Brakes / Electric Parking Brake
The vehicle has an Electric Parking Brake (EPB). The EPB can always be activated, even if the ignition is off. To prevent draining the battery, avoid repeated cycles of the EPB system when the engine is not running.
The system has a 
or PARK
Electric Parking Brake light, and a 
Service Parking Brake light or
Service Parking Brake message.
See Electric Parking Brake Light and Service Electric Parking
Brake Light.
Before leaving the vehicle, check for
the 
or PARK light to ensure that
the parking brake is applied.
EPB Apply
To apply the EPB:
- Be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop.
- Press the EPB switch momentarily.
The 
or PARK light will flash and
then stay on once the EPB is fully
applied. If the 
or PARK light
flashes continuously, then the EPB
is only partially applied or there is a
problem with the EPB. A Driver
Information Center (DIC) message
will display. Release the EPB and
try to apply it again. If the light does
not come on, or keeps flashing,
have the vehicle serviced. Do not
drive the vehicle if the 
or PARK
light is flashing. See your dealer.
See Electric Parking Brake Light.
If the 8 light or Service Parking
Brake message is on, press the
EPB switch and hold it. Continue to
hold the switch until the 
or
PARK light remains on. If the 
light
or Service Parking Brake message
remains on, see your dealer.
If the EPB is applied while the vehicle is moving, the vehicle will decelerate as long as the switch is pressed. If the switch is pressed until the vehicle comes to a stop, the EPB will remain applied.
The vehicle may automatically apply the EPB in some situations when the vehicle is not moving. This is normal, and is done to periodically check the correct operation of the EPB system.
If the EPB fails to apply, block the rear wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
EPB Release
To release the EPB:
- Turn the ignition on or to ACC/ ACCESSORY.
- Apply and hold the brake pedal.
- Press the EPB switch momentarily.
The EPB is released when the 
or
PARK light is off.
If the 
light or Service Parking
Brake message is on, release the
EPB by pressing and holding the EPB switch. Continue to hold the
switch until the 
or PARK light is
off. If either light stays on after
release is attempted, see your
dealer.
Caution
Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving.
Automatic EPB Release
The EPB will automatically release if the vehicle is running, placed into gear, and an attempt is made to drive away. Avoid rapid acceleration when the EPB is applied, to preserve parking brake lining life.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
This vehicle has an Antilock Brake
System (ABS), an advanced
electronic braking system that helps
prevent a braking skid.
When the vehicle begins to drive
away, ABS checks itself...
Brake Assist and Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Brake Assist
The Brake Assist feature is
designed to assist the driver in
stopping or decreasing vehicle
speed in emergency driving
conditions. This feature uses the
stability system hydraulic brake
control module to supplement the
power brake system under
conditions where the driver has
quickly and forcefully applied the
brake pedal in an attempt to quickly
stop or slow down the vehicl..
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Vehicle Personalization
The following are all possible vehicle personalization features. Depending on the vehicle, some may not be available.
For System, Apps, and Personal features and functions, see “Settings” in the infotainment manual.
To access the vehicle personalization menu:
Touch the Settings icon on the Home Page of the infotainment display. Touch Vehicle to display a list of available options. Touch to select the desired feature setting. Touch
or R to turn a
feature
off or on.
Touch 
to go to the top
level
of the Settings menu.
