GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-
15231009) - 2022 - CRC - 5/25/21
Vehicle Care
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Warning (Continued)
When working around a vehicle
’
s battery,
shield your eyes with protective glasses.
Keep children away from vehicle
batteries.
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Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn you and
gas that can explode. You can be hurt
badly if you are not careful.
Follow instructions carefully when
working around a battery.
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds which can cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Vehicle Storage
Infrequent Usage: Remove the black,
negative (
−
) cable from the battery to keep
the battery from running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the black,
negative (
−
) cable from the battery or use a
battery trickle charger.
All-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
Under normal driving conditions, transfer
case fluid does not require maintenance
unless there is a fluid leak or unusual noise.
If required, have the transfer case serviced
by your dealer.
Starter Switch Check
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Warning
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the
vehicle moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there
is enough room around the vehicle.
2. Apply both the parking brake and the
regular brake.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately
if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The
vehicle should start only in P (Park) or
N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any
other position, contact your dealer for
service.
Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check
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Warning
When you are doing this check, the
vehicle could begin to move. You or
others could be injured and property
could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of the vehicle in case it
begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle
facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the
regular brake, set the parking brake.
.
To check the parking brake's holding
ability: With the engine running and the
transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove
foot pressure from the regular brake
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by
the parking brake only.
