GMC Terrain: Drive Systems

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All-Wheel Drive

Vehicles with this feature always send engine power to all four wheels. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions.

When using a compact spare tire on an AWD vehicle, the system automatically detects the compact spare and disables AWD. To restore AWD operation and prevent excessive wear on the system, replace the compact spare with a full-size tire as soon as possible. See Compact Spare Tire on page 10‑75 for more information.

Automatic Transmission
Brakes

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Combination headlamps and dipper switch
Headlamps NOTE: ● Do not leave the lights on for a long time while the engine is stationary (not running). A rundown battery could result. ● When it rains, or when the vehicle has been washed, the inside of the lens sometimes bec ...

Safety belts
Pre-tensioner safety belt Your vehicle is equipped with driver's and front passenger's pre-tensioner safety belts. The purpose of the pretensioner is to make sure that excess slack is taken up in certain frontal collisions. The pre-tens ...