GMC Terrain: Wheels and Trim—Aluminum or Chrome - Exterior Care - Appearance Care - Vehicle Care - GMC Terrain Owner's ManualGMC Terrain: Wheels and Trim—Aluminum or Chrome

GMC Terrain / GMC Terrain Owner's Manual / Vehicle Care / Appearance Care / Exterior Care / Wheels and Trim—Aluminum or Chrome

Use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and water to clean the wheels. After rinsing thoroughly with clean water, dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax may then be applied.

Keep the wheels clean using a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax may then be applied.

Notice: Chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be damaged if the vehicle is not washed after driving on roads that have been sprayed with magnesium, calcium, or sodium chloride. These chlorides are used on roads for conditions such as ice and dust. Always wash the chrome with soap and water after exposure.

Notice: To avoid surface damage, do not use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Use only approved cleaners. Also, never drive a vehicle with aluminum or chrome-plated wheels through an automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes. Damage could occur and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.

    Tires
    Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean the tires. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, ...

    Steering, Suspension, and Chassis Components
    Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cra ...

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    Portable media connections
    Portable media devices can be connected to the media hub located in the cubby box. The portable devices that you can connect to the system include: - USB mass storage devices (e.g. a memory stick ...

    Accessory power outlets
    Power outlet below the climate controls Power outlet in the center console Power outlet in the cargo area Accessory power outlets are provided below the climate controls, in the cente ...

    Tailgate emergency release
    If the tailgate can no longer be opened from outside the vehicle, use the emergency release on inside of the tailgate. Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey (). To open the tailgate com ...