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.

    Cooling System

    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...

    What to Use

    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...

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    GMC Terrain 2018-2024 Owners Manual: Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light


    This light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak/ ESC system have been disabled...

    GMC Terrain 2018-2024 Owners Manual: Tire Pressure Light


    For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS. When the Light Is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated...

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