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
Vehicle Care 277
Brake Fluid
The brake master cylinder reservoir
is filled with GM approved DOT 3
brake fluid as indicated on the
reservoir cap. See Engine
Compartment Overview 0 258 for
the location of the reservoir.
Checking Brake Fluid
With the vehicle in P (Park) on a
level surface, the brake fluid level
should be between the minimum
and maximum marks on the brake
fluid reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the
brake fluid level in the reservoir may
go down:
.
Normal brake lining wear. When
new linings are installed, the
fluid level goes back up.
.
A fluid leak in the brake
hydraulic system. Have the
brake hydraulic system fixed.
With a leak, the brakes will not
work well.
Always clean the brake fluid
reservoir cap and the area around
the cap before removing it.
Do not top off the brake fluid.
Adding fluid does not correct a leak.
If fluid is added when the linings are
worn, there will be too much fluid
when new brake linings are
installed. Add or remove fluid, as
necessary, only when work is done
on the brake hydraulic system.
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Warning
If too much brake fluid is added, it
can spill on the engine and burn,
if the engine is hot enough. You
or others could be burned, and
the vehicle could be damaged.
Add brake fluid only when work is
done on the brake hydraulic
system.
When the brake fluid falls to a low
level, the brake warning light comes
on. See Brake System Warning
Light 0 127.
Brake fluid absorbs water over time
which degrades the effectiveness of
the brake fluid. Replace brake fluid
at the specified intervals to prevent
increased stopping distance. See
Maintenance Schedule 0 344.
What to Add
Use only GM approved DOT 3
brake fluid from a clean, sealed
container. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0 353.
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Warning
The wrong or contaminated brake
fluid could result in damage to the
brake system. This could result in
the loss of braking leading to a
possible injury. Always use the
proper GM approved brake fluid.