GMC Terrain: Ride Control Systems / (TCS) / (ESC). Turning the Systems Off and On (Base Level DIC)

GMC Terrain 2018-2026 Owners Manual / Driving and Operating / Ride Control Systems / (TCS) / (ESC). Turning the Systems Off and On (Base Level DIC)

Caution

Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is off. The vehicle driveline could be damaged.

At speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or above, this ability to turn off or on is disabled.

TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC can be turned off or on using the DIC controls as follows:

GMC Terrain. (TCS) / (ESC). Turning the Systems Off and On (Base Level DIC)

Press GMC Terrain. (TCS) / (ESC). Turning the Systems Off and On (Base Level DIC) or GMC Terrain. (TCS) / (ESC). Turning the Systems Off and On (Base Level DIC) to select VEHICLE menu, then use GMC Terrain. (TCS) / (ESC). Turning the Systems Off and On (Base Level DIC) or GMC Terrain. (TCS) / (ESC). Turning the Systems Off and On (Base Level DIC) to scroll through the menu items to select TCS/StabiliTrak/ESC.

Press GMC Terrain. (TCS) / (ESC). Turning the Systems Off and On (Base Level DIC) to enter TCS/StabiliTrak/ ESC, and then use GMC Terrain. (TCS) / (ESC). Turning the Systems Off and On (Base Level DIC) or GMC Terrain. (TCS) / (ESC). Turning the Systems Off and On (Base Level DIC) to select TCS or StabiliTrak/ESC.

To turn TCS off, select TCS, then press GMC Terrain. (TCS) / (ESC). Turning the Systems Off and On (Base Level DIC). GMC Terrain. (TCS) / (ESC). Turning the Systems Off and On (Base Level DIC) will illuminate in the instrument cluster.

To turn TCS back on, select TCS, then press GMC Terrain. (TCS) / (ESC). Turning the Systems Off and On (Base Level DIC). GMC Terrain. (TCS) / (ESC). Turning the Systems Off and On (Base Level DIC) goes out in the instrument cluster. TCS cannot be on when StabiliTrak/ESC is off.

To turn StabiliTrak off, select StabiliTrak/ESC, then press GMC Terrain. (TCS) / (ESC). Turning the Systems Off and On (Base Level DIC). If TCS was on when StabiliTrak/ ESC was turned off, both will turn off and GMC Terrain. (TCS) / (ESC). Turning the Systems Off and On (Base Level DIC) and GMC Terrain. (TCS) / (ESC). Turning the Systems Off and On (Base Level DIC) illuminate in the instrument cluster.

To turn StabiliTrak/ESC back on, select StabiliTrak/ESC then press GMC Terrain. (TCS) / (ESC). Turning the Systems Off and On (Base Level DIC). GMC Terrain. (TCS) / (ESC). Turning the Systems Off and On (Base Level DIC) goes out in the instrument cluster.

To turn both StabiliTrak/ESC and TCS back on, select Traction, then press GMC Terrain. (TCS) / (ESC). Turning the Systems Off and On (Base Level DIC). GMC Terrain. (TCS) / (ESC). Turning the Systems Off and On (Base Level DIC) and GMC Terrain. (TCS) / (ESC). Turning the Systems Off and On (Base Level DIC) go out in the instrument cluster.

Adding accessories can affect the vehicle performance. See Accessories and Modifications.

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