GMC Terrain: Cooling System / Engine Coolant
The engine cooling system in the
vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL
engine coolant mixture. This coolant
needs to be checked and changed
at appropriate levels.
See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants and Maintenance
Schedule.
The following explains the cooling
system and how to check and add
coolant when it is low. If there is a
problem with engine overheating,
see Engine Overheating.
1.5L Gas Engine
Engine Cooling Fan (Out
of View)
Engine Coolant Surge Tank
and Pressure Cap
1.6L Diesel Engine
Engine Cooling Fan (Out
of View)
Engine Coolant Surge Tank
and Pressure Cap
2...
Warning
Plain water, or other liquids such
as alcohol, can boil before the
proper coolant mixture will. With
plain water or the wrong mixture,
the engine could get too hot but there would not be an overheat
warning...
Other information:
This vehicle is equipped with gas
strut(s) to provide assistance in
lifting and holding open the hood/
trunk/liftgate system in full open
position.
Warning
If the gas struts that hold open
the hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail,
you or others could be seriously
injured...
It is very important to know how
much weight the vehicle can
carry. This weight is called the
vehicle capacity weight and
includes the weight of all
occupants, cargo, and all
nonfactory-installed options.
Two labels on the vehicle may
show how much weight it may
properly carry, the Tire and
Loading Information label and
the Certification/Tire label...