GMC Terrain: Starting and Operating / Stop/Start System
If equipped, the Stop/Start system
will shut off the engine to help
conserve fuel. It has components
designed for the increased number
of starts.
Warning
The automatic engine Stop/Start
feature causes the engine to shut
off while the vehicle is still on. Do
not exit the vehicle before shifting
to P (Park). The vehicle may
restart and move unexpectedly.
Always shift to P (Park), and then
turn the ignition off before exiting
the vehicle.
Auto Engine Stop/Start
When the brakes are applied and
the vehicle is at a complete stop,
the engine may turn off. When
stopped, the tachometer displays
AUTO STOP. See Tachometer. When the brake pedal is
released or the accelerator pedal is
pressed, the engine will restart.
To maintain vehicle performance,
other conditions may cause the
engine to automatically restart
before the brake pedal is released.
Auto Stops may not occur and/or
auto restarts may occur because:
- The climate control settings
require the engine to be running
to cool or heat the vehicle
interior.
- The vehicle battery charge
is low.
- The vehicle battery has recently
been disconnected.
- Minimum vehicle speed has not
been reached since the last
Auto Stop
- The accelerator pedal is
pressed.
- The engine or transmission is
not at the required operating
temperature.
- The outside temperature is not
in the required operating range.
- The vehicle is in any gear other
than D (Drive).
- Tow/Haul Mode or other driver
modes have been selected.
- The vehicle is on a steep hill or
grade.
- The driver door has been
opened or driver seat belt has
been unbuckled.
- The hood has been opened.
- The Auto Stop has reached the
maximum allowed time.
The diesel engine starts differently
than a gasoline engine.
With the Keyless Access
system, the RKE transmitter
must be in the vehicle. Press
ENGINE START/STOP and
observe the wait-to-start light...
Warning
Do not plug in the engine block
heater while the vehicle is parked
in a garage or under a carport.
Property damage or personal
injury may result...
Other information:
Every new GM vehicle has
high-quality tires made by a
leading tire manufacturer. See
the warranty manual for
information regarding the tire
warranty and where to get
service. For additional
information refer to the tire
manufacturer.
Warning
Poorly maintained and
improperly used tires are
dangerous...
The exterior lamp control is on the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering column.
There are four positions.
: Turns the exterior lamps off
and
deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn
to again to reactivate the
AUTO mode.
In Canada, the headlamps will
automatically reactivate when the+
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park)...