GMC Terrain: Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators / Wait-to-Start Light

GMC Terrain. Wait-to-Start Light

For diesel engines, the wait-to-start light shows that the engine is functioning properly and indicates when the engine can be started.

The fast warm-up glow plug system makes the wait-to-start light stay on for a shorter amount of time than most diesel engines.

For more information, see Starting the Engine.

    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...

    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...

    Other information:

    GMC Terrain 2018-2026 Owners Manual: 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...

    GMC Terrain 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Automatic Door Locks


    The doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). If a vehicle door is unlocked and then opened and closed, the doors will lock either when your foot is removed from the brake or the vehicle speed becomes faster than 13 km/h (8 mph)...

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