GMC Terrain: Performance and Maintenance / Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible:
- Set the climate controls to the
desired temperature after the
engine is started, or turn them
off when not required.
- Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
- Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
- Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
- When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.
- Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
- Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
- Combine several trips into a
single trip.
- Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
near the size.
- Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time
to change the engine oil and filter...
The engine is equipped with a
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) that
will filter or trap particulates. The
DPF is under the vehicle in the
exhaust system...
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...
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...