User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Introduction
- In Brief
- Instrument Panel
- Initial Drive Information
- Stop/Start System
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
- Remote Vehicle Start
- Door Locks
- Liftgate
- Windows
- Seat Adjustment
- Memory Features
- Heated and Ventilated Seats
- Head Restraint Adjustment
- Seat Belts
- Passenger Sensing System
- Mirror Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Adjustment
- Interior Lighting
- Exterior Lighting
- Windshield Wiper/Washer
- Climate Controls
- Transmission
- Vehicle Features
- Infotainment System
- Steering Wheel Controls
- Cruise Control
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
- Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
- Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
- Lane Change Alert (LCA)
- Surround Vision
- Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
- Parking Assist
- Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
- Power Outlets
- Universal Remote System
- Sunroof
- Performance and Maintenance
- Keys, Doors, and Windows
- Seats and Restraints
- Head Restraints
- Front Seats
- Rear Seats
- Seat Belts
- Airbag System
- Where Are the Airbags?
- When Should an Airbag Inflate?
- What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
- How Does an Airbag Restrain?
- What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
- Passenger Sensing System
- Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
- Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
- Airbag System Check
- Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
- Child Restraints
- Older Children
- Infants and Young Children
- Child Restraint Systems
- Where to Put the Restraint
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
- Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
- Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
- Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Front Seat)
- Storage
- Instruments and Controls
- Controls
- Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
- Instrument Cluster
- Speedometer
- Odometer
- Trip Odometer
- Tachometer
- Fuel Gauge
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
- Seat Belt Reminders
- Airbag Readiness Light
- Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
- Charging System Light
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
- Brake System Warning Light
- Electric Parking Brake Light
- Service Electric Parking Brake Light (Uplevel Only)
- Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
- Tow/Haul Mode Light
- Hill Descent Control Light
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
- Vehicle Ahead Indicator
- Traction Off Light
- StabiliTrak OFF Light
- Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
- Wait-to-Start Light
- Tire Pressure Light
- Engine Oil Pressure Light
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Light
- Security Light
- High-Beam On Light
- Front Fog Lamp Light
- Lamps On Reminder
- Cruise Control Light
- Information Displays
- Vehicle Messages
- Vehicle Personalization
- Universal Remote System
- Lighting
- Infotainment System
- Climate Controls
- Driving and Operating
- Driving Information
- Starting and Operating
- Engine Exhaust
- Diesel Particulate Filter
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid
- Automatic Transmission
- Drive Systems
- Brakes
- Ride Control Systems
- Cruise Control
- Driver Assistance Systems
- Fuel
- Fuel (Gasoline)
- California Fuel Requirements (Gasoline)
- Fuels in Foreign Countries (Gasoline)
- Fuel Additives
- Fuel for Diesel Engines
- What Fuel to Use in the U.S. (Diesel)
- What Fuel to Use in Canada and Mexico (Diesel)
- Biodiesel
- Cold Weather Operation (Diesel)
- Water in Fuel (Diesel)
- Running Out of Fuel (Diesel)
- Fuel Filter Replacement (Diesel)
- Filling the Tank (Gasoline)
- Filling the Tank (Diesel)
- Filling a Portable Fuel Container
- Trailer Towing
- Conversions and Add-Ons
- Vehicle Care
- General Information
- Vehicle Checks
- Doing Your Own Service Work
- Hood
- Engine Compartment Overview
- Engine Oil
- Engine Oil Life System
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
- Cooling System
- Engine Overheating
- Washer Fluid
- Brakes
- Brake Fluid
- Battery - North America
- All-Wheel Drive
- Starter Switch Check
- Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
- Wiper Blade Replacement
- Gas Strut(s)
- Headlamp Aiming
- Bulb Replacement
- Electrical System
- Wheels and Tires
- Tires
- All-Season Tires
- Winter Tires
- Summer Tires
- Tire Sidewall Labeling
- Tire Designations
- Tire Terminology and Definitions
- Tire Pressure
- Tire Pressure Monitor System
- Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
- Tire Inspection
- Tire Rotation
- When It Is Time for New Tires
- Buying New Tires
- Different Size Tires and Wheels
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading
- Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
- Wheel Replacement
- Tire Chains
- If a Tire Goes Flat
- Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
- Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
- Tire Changing
- Compact Spare Tire
- Jump Starting
- Towing the Vehicle
- Appearance Care
- Service and Maintenance
- Technical Data
- Customer Information
- Customer Information
- Customer Satisfaction Procedure
- Customer Assistance Offices
- Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
- Online Owner Center
- GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
- Roadside Assistance Program
- Scheduling Service Appointments
- Courtesy Transportation Program
- Collision Damage Repair
- Service Publications Ordering Information
- Radio Frequency Statement
- Reporting Safety Defects
- Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
- Customer Information
- OnStar
- Index
- Blank Page
- Blank Page
GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-10664916) - 2018 - crc - 4/6/17
272 Vehicle Care
Caution
Do not use anything other than a
mix of DEX-COOL coolant that
meets GM Standard
GMW3420 and clean, drinkable
water. Anything else can cause
damage to the vehicle’s engine
cooling system and vehicle, which
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Never dispose of engine coolant by
putting it in the trash, pouring it on
the ground, or pouring into sewers,
streams, or bodies of water. Have
the coolant changed by an
authorized service center, familiar
with legal requirements regarding
used coolant disposal. This will help
protect the environment and your
health.
Checking Coolant
The vehicle must be on a level
surface when checking the coolant
level.
Check to see if coolant is visible in
the coolant surge tank. If the coolant
inside the coolant surge tank is
boiling, do not do anything else until
it cools down. If coolant is visible
but the coolant level mark is not
visible, add a 50/50 mixture of
clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant
surge tank to the top rib on the
middle of the tank, but be sure the
cooling system is cool before this is
done. See Engine Overheating
0 274.
The coolant surge tank is located in
the engine compartment on the
driver side of the vehicle. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0 258.
How to Add Coolant to the
Coolant Surge Tank
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Warning
Steam and scalding liquids from a
hot cooling system are under
pressure. Turning the pressure
cap, even a little, can cause them
to come out at high speed and
you could be burned. Never turn
the cap when the cooling system,
including the pressure cap, is hot.
Wait for the cooling system and
pressure cap to cool.
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Warning
Plain water, or other liquids such
as alcohol, can boil before the
proper coolant mixture will. With
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