GMC Terrain: Initial Drive Information / Stop/Start System and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
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.
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. See Stop/Start System.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may be used to lock and unlock the doors from up to 60m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
With Remote Start Shown
Press the key release button near the bottom of the RKE transmitter to remove the key. Never pull the key out without pressing the button. The key can be used for the driver door.
: Press to lock all doors.
: Press to unlock the driver
door
or all doors depending on the
vehicle personalization settings.
Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.
See Vehicle Personalization.
: Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator.
Press and hold 
for three seconds
to sound the panic alarm. Press
again to cancel the panic alarm.
: Press twice quickly to open or
close the liftgate. Press once to stop
the liftgate from moving.
See Keys and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation.
Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner’s manual...
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, the engine can be
started from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
Press and release on the
RKE transmitter.
Immediately press and hold
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash...
Other information:
GMC Terrain 2018-2025 Owners Manual: Saving Memory Positions
Read these instructions completely before saving memory positions. To save preferred driving positions 1 and 2: Turn the ignition on or to ACC/ ACCESSORY.A DIC welcome message may indicate driver number 1 or 2. Adjust all available memory features to the desired driving position...
GMC Terrain 2018-2025 Owners Manual: Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average driver reaction time is about three-quarters of a second. In that time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20m (66 ft), which could be a lot of distance in an emergency...
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Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an engine coolant temperature gauge on the instrument cluster and overheat messages in the Driver Information Center (DIC) to warn of engine overheating. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.
