On equipped 2024 Terrain trims, the logo marks the liftgate sensor area; a straight kick near but not into the bumper triggers opening after the warning lights and chime.
Check that your vehicle has it.
The hands-free programmable power liftgate with logo projection is standard on the 2024 U.S.-market Terrain SLT, AT4 and Denali; it is not the standard SLE liftgate.
- Retail trim / version
- 2024 Terrain SLT, 2024 Terrain AT4, 2024 Terrain Denali
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Published availability and qualifications
The hands-free programmable power liftgate with logo projection is standard on the 2024 U.S.-market Terrain SLT, AT4 and Denali; it is not the standard SLE liftgate.
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
- 01
Carry a recognized key fob and approach the rear of the parked Terrain; the logo projection should appear as you come within about 6 feet.
- 02
Stand behind the left-side sensor area and kick straight toward the underside over the projected logo, coming within about 5 inches without touching the bumper.
- 03
Complete the in-and-out kick in about one second; do not sweep sideways or leave your foot under the vehicle.
- 04
Step back when the rear lamps flash and the chime sounds, then let the liftgate finish moving.
Important limits
- Keep people and cargo clear of the liftgate path and never kick the bumper itself.
- The key fob must be within roughly 3 feet for hands-free activation.
- A dark or absent projection does not necessarily disable the kick sensor.
Quick checks.
- ✓If nothing happens, retry with a single straight one-second kick within 5 inches of the bumper and keep the key fob within 3 feet.
- ✓If the logo is absent, clean debris from the underside and remember that battery-saving cooldowns or three days without vehicle use can suppress projection.
- ✓If the liftgate begins closing unexpectedly, step out of its path and use a liftgate control to stop it.
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2024 GMC Terrain Official Feature Sheet
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- Official supportGMC Support — Hands-Free Power Liftgate ↗
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