GMC Terrain: Fuel Economy Mode
Vehicles with a 2.4L engine have a Fuel Economy Mode. When engaged, fuel economy mode can improve the vehicle's fuel economy
Press the “eco” (economy) button by the shift lever to turn this feature on or off. The “eco” light in the instrument cluster will come on when engaged. See Fuel Economy Light on page 5‑21.
A Driver Information Center (DIC) message “ECO MODE ON” is also displayed. See Fuel System Messages on page 5‑29 for more information.
When Fuel Economy Mode is on:
○ The transmission will upshift sooner and downshift later.
○ The torque converter clutch will apply sooner and stay on longer.
○ The gas pedal will be less sensitive.
○ The vehicle's computer will more aggressively shut off fuel to the engine under
deceleration.
○ The engine idle speed will be lower.
○ Driving performance is more conservative.
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode
ERS or manual mode allows for the selection of the range of gear positions. Use this mode when driving downhill or towing a trailer to limit the top gear and vehicle speed. The shift position indi ...Drive Systems
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Jump Starting
For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery on page 10‑26.
Jump starting can be used on vehicles with run&-down batteries by using jumper
cables and another vehicle.
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Important notes on tire pressure
WARNING
Should the tire pressure drop repeatedly:
check the tire for foreign bodies.
check whether the wheel is losing air or the valve is leaking.
make sure that only a valve cap approv ...
Operation during cold weather
Carry some emergency equipment, such
as a window scraper, a bag of sand,
flares, a small shovel and jumper cables.
Check the battery and cables. Cold
temperatures reduce battery capacity.
The ...