GMC Terrain: Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators / Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Light

This light, a Driver Information
Center (DIC) Message, and a chime
come on when there is an issue with
the DEF.
If the DEF issue has not been
corrected, the light will continue to
flash. The vehicle's speed may also
be limited. See Diesel Exhaust Fluid.
For the base level cluster, this light
comes on when the fuel tank is low
on fuel. The light turns off when fuel
is added. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced...
The security light should come on
briefly as the engine is started. If it
does not come on, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally, the
indicator light turns off...
Other information:
If a person of adult size is sitting in
the front outboard passenger seat,
but the OFF indicator is lit, it could
be because that person is not sitting
properly in the seat or that the child
restraint locking feature is engaged.
Use the following steps to allow the
system to detect that person and
enable the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag:
Turn the vehicle off...
1.5L Gas Engine
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.
Engine Oil Fill Cap. See
Engine Oil.
Engine Oil Dipstick. See
Engine Oil.
Engine Cooling Fan. See
Cooling System.
Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
Brake Fluid.
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block.
Remote Positive (+) Terminal
(Under Cover)...