GMC Terrain: Doing Your Own Service Work
WARNING
You can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. . Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts, and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task.
○ Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts, and other fasteners. Metric and English fasteners can be easily confused. If the wrong fasteners are used, parts can later break or fall off. You could be hurt.
If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 13‑17.
This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3‑32.
Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Records on page 11‑15.
Vehicle Checks
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Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the release handle located below the instrument panel to the left of
the steering wheel.
2. Move the secondary hood release lever to the right to release the striker. ...
See also:
Removing the collapsible spare wheel
The collapsible spare wheel can be found in the stowage well under the trunk
floor.
Lift the trunk floor up ().
Remove stowage well 1.
Turn retaining screw 2 counter-clockwise and remo ...
Driving on Hills
Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what the
vehicle can and cannot do.
WARNING
Many hills are simply too steep for any vehicle. Driving up hills can cause the
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Battery-backed sounder
In certain markets, a battery backed sounder is
fitted. This device will sound if it or the vehicle
battery is disconnected while the security
system is armed. ...