GMC Terrain: Vehicle Checks / Engine Compartment Overview

GMC Terrain 2018-2026 Owners Manual / Vehicle Care / Vehicle Checks / Engine Compartment Overview

GMC Terrain. Engine Compartment Overview

1.5L Gas Engine

  1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.
  2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil.
  3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil.
  4. Engine Cooling Fan. See Cooling System.
  5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid.
  6. Engine Compartment Fuse Block.
  7. Remote Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting - North America.
  8. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System.
  9. Battery - North America.
  10. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. See Jump Starting - North America.
  11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid.

GMC Terrain. Engine Compartment Overview

1.6L L4 Diesel Engine

  1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.
  2. Engine Cooling Fan. See Cooling System.
  3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil.
  4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil.
  5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid.
  6. Engine Compartment Fuse Block.
  7. Remote Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting - North America.
  8. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System.
  9. Battery - North America.
  10. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. See Jump Starting - North America.
  11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid.

GMC Terrain. Engine Compartment Overview

2.0L Gas Engine

  1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.
  2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil.
  3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil.
  4. Engine Cooling Fan. See Cooling System.
  5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid.
  6. Engine Compartment Fuse Block.
  7. Remote Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting - North America.
  8. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System.
  9. Battery - North America.
  10. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. See Jump Starting - North America.
  11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid.

    Hood

    To open the hood: Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is on the lower left side of the instrument panel between the door and the steering wheel...

    Engine Oil

    To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment: Use engine oil approved to the proper specification and of the proper viscosity grade...

    Other information:

    GMC Terrain 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Roof Rack System


    Warning If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack—like paneling, plywood, or a mattress—the wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven. The item being carried could be violently torn off, and this could cause a collision and damage the vehicle...

    GMC Terrain 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Battery Load Management,  Battery Power Protection and Exterior Lighting Battery Saver


    Battery Load Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery's state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up...

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