GMC Terrain: Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOLВ® engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever occurs first.
The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low. If there is a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 10‑20.
Cooling System
2.4L L4 Engine
A. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View)
B. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap
3.0L V6 Engine
A. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View)
B. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure ...
What to Use
WARNING
Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous.
Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will.
The coolant warning sy ...
See also:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models:
Do not tow an AWD vehicle with any of the
wheels on the ground.
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models:
To tow a vehicle equipped with a Continuously
Variable Transmission ( ...
Split tailgate
WARNING:
● It is dangerous to drive with the tailgate (upper gate and lower gate) open, since
carbon monoxide (CO) gas can enter the cabin. You cannot see or smell CO. It can
cause unconsc ...
Erasing warning messages
When a low tire pressure warning message has
been displayed, and the tire pressure warning
light has come on:
1. Use a tire pressure gauge to check the
inflation pressure of all four tires.
2. ...
