GMC Terrain: Performance and Maintenance / Engine Oil Life System
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 oil life system should be reset
to 100% only following an oil
change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
- Display REMAINING OIL LIFE
on the DIC menu.
See Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base and Midlevel) or Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Uplevel).
- Press and hold
for several
seconds while the Oil Life
display is active to reset the Oil
Life system.
- REMAINING OIL LIFE 100%
will be displayed when the oil
life system is successfully
reset.
The oil life system can also be reset
as follows:
- Place the ignition in Service
Mode. See Ignition Positions.
- Display REMAINING OIL LIFE
on the DIC menu.
See Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base and Midlevel) or Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Uplevel).
- Fully press and release the
accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.
- If the display changes to 100%,
the system is reset.
See Engine Oil Life System.
Fuel (Diesel).
Use of diesel fuel with ultra low
sulfur content (15 ppm, maximum) is
required. See Fuel for Diesel
Engines.
E85 or FlexFuel
No E85 or FlexFuel
Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater
than E15 (15% ethanol by volume),
such as E85, cannot be used in this
vehicle...
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...
Other information:
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil.
Once a Month
Check the tire inflation
pressures. See Tire Pressure.
Inspect the tires for wear. See
Tire Inspection.
Check the windshield washer
fluid level...
Warning
If either seatback is not locked, it
could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause
injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they are
locked.
To recline a manual seatback:
Lift the lever...