GMC Terrain: Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators / Charging System Light
![GMC Terrain. Charging System Light](images/charging_system_light-1457/1283/gmc_terrain_charging_system_light_387.gif)
The charging system light comes on
briefly when the ignition is turned
on, but the engine is not running, as
a check to show the light is working.
The light turns off when the engine
is started. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the light stays on, or comes on
while driving, there may be a
problem with the electrical charging
system. Have it checked by your
dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the battery.
When this light comes on, the Driver
Information Center (DIC) also
displays a message.
If a short distance must be driven
with the light on, be sure to turn off
all accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
The vehicle has a passenger
sensing system. See Passenger
Sensing System for important safety information. The overhead
console has a passenger airbag
status indicator...
This light is part of the vehicle’s
emission control on-board
diagnostic system. If this light is on
while the engine is running, a
malfunction has been detected and
the vehicle may require service...
Other information:
The diesel engine starts differently
than a gasoline engine.
With the Keyless Access
system, the RKE transmitter
must be in the vehicle. Press
ENGINE START/STOP and
observe the wait-to-start light.
See Wait-to-Start Light 0 139.
This light may not come on if
the engine is warm...
About Driving the Vehicle
As with other vehicles of this type,
failure to operate this vehicle
correctly may result in loss of
control or a crash. Be sure to read
the driving guidelines in this manual
in the section called “Driving and
Operating” and specifically Driver
Behavior, Driving
Environment, and Vehicle
Design...