2010 GMC TERRAIN Owner's Manual

Instruments and Controls 4-21
Traction Off Light
This light comes on if the Traction
Control System (TCS) either has
a problem or is turned off. DIC
messages appear in the DIC display
to help explain. SeeRide Control
System Messages
on page 4‑33for more information.
See Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 8‑41andStabiliTrak
Systemon page 8‑42for more
information.
StabiliTrak®OFF Light
This light comes on when the
StabiliTrak system is turned off.
If the Traction Control System (TCS)
is off, wheel spin is not limited. If the
StabiliTrak system is off, the system
does not assist in controlling the
vehicle. Turn on the TCS and the
StabiliTrak system and the warning
light turns off.
Check the DIC for applicable
messages. See Ride Control
System Messages
on page 4‑33for more information.
See Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 8‑41andStabiliTrak
Systemon page 8‑42for more
information.
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak®Light
The StabiliTrak®system or the
Traction Control System (TCS)
indicator/warning light comes on
briefly while starting the engine.
If it does not, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer/retailer.
If the system is working normally
the indicator light then goes off.

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The indicator/warning light flashes
while the StabiliTrak or TCS system
is working to control the vehicle on
a low traction surface.
If the TCS warning light comes on
and stays on while driving, the
vehicle needs service.
Check the Driver Information Center
(DIC) for applicable messages. See
Ride Control System Messages
on
page 4‑33for more information.
See Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 8‑41andStabiliTrak
Systemon page 8‑42for more
information.
Tire Pressure Light
For vehicles with a tire pressure
monitoring system, this light comes
on briefly when the engine is
started. It provides information
about tire pressures and the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System.
When the Light is On Steady
This indicates that one or more of
the tires are significantly
underinflated. A tire pressure message in the
Driver Information Center (DIC), can
accompany the light. See
Tire
Messages
on page 4‑35for more
information. Stop as soon as
possible, and inflate the tires to the
pressure value shown on the tire
loading information label. See Tire
Pressure
on page 9‑52for more
information.
When the Light Flashes First and
Then is On Steady
This indicates that there may be a
problem with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System. The light flashes
for about a minute and stays on
steady for the remainder of the
ignition cycle. This sequence
repeats with every ignition cycle.
See Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation
on page 9‑55for
more information.

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Engine Oil Pressure Light
{WARNING
Do not keep driving if the oil
pressure is low. The engine can
become so hot that it catches fire.
Someone could be burned. Check
the oil as soon as possible and
have the vehicle serviced.
Notice: Lack of proper engine oil
maintenance can damage the
engine. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Always follow the maintenance
schedule in this manual for
changing engine oil.
The oil pressure light should come
on briefly as the engine is started.
If it does not come on have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer/
retailer.
If the light comes on and stays on, it
means that oil is not flowing through
the engine properly. The vehicle
could be low on oil and might have
some other system problem. See
your dealer/retailer.
Fuel Economy Light
For vehicles with the fuel economy
mode light, it comes on when the
eco (economy) switch, located on
the center console near the shifter,
is pressed. For vehicles with a
Driver Information Center (DIC) an
ECO Mode On message displays.
See Fuel System Messages
on
page 4‑32for more information.
Press the switch again to turn
off the light and exit the fuel
saver mode.

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Low Fuel Warning Light
United States Shown, CanadaSimilar
This light comes on for a
few seconds when the ignition
is turned on as a check to indicate
it is working. If it does not come on,
have it fixed.
The low fuel warning light is a circle
located on the fuel gauge. This light
comes on and a chime sounds
periodically when the vehicle is low
on fuel. The light goes off when fuel
is added to the fuel tank.
For vehicles with a Driver
Information Center (DIC), see
Fuel System Messages
on
page 4‑32for more information.
Security Light
This light comes on if there is a
problem with the security system,
or if the vehicle has been
tampered with.
For more information, see Vehicle
Security on page 1‑13.
High-Beam on Light
The high-beam on light comes on
when the high-beam headlamps are
in use.
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
on page 5‑2for more
information.

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Fog Lamp Light
The fog lamp light comes on when
the fog lamps are in use.
The light goes out when the fog
lamps are turned off. SeeFog
Lamps
on page 5‑3for more
information.
Lamps on Reminder
For vehicles with the lamps on
reminder light, it comes on when
the lights are in use.
Cruise Control Light
The cruise control light is white
whenever the cruise control is set
and turns green when the cruise
control is active.
The light turns off when the cruise
control is switched off. See Cruise
Control
on page 8‑44for more
information.
Information Displays
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The vehicle may have a Driver
Information Center (DIC). It displays
information about the vehicle and
warning messages if there is a
system problem detected. DIC
messages display in the center of
the instrument panel cluster. See
Vehicle Messages
on page 4‑29for
more information.
The vehicle may also have features
that can be customized through the
controls on the radio. See Vehicle
Personalization
on page 4‑36for
more information.

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DIC Operation and Displays
Use the DIC buttons located in the
center of the instrument panel to
access different displays. The DIC
displays trip, fuel, vehicle system
information, and warning messages.
It also shows the shift lever position,
the odometer, and the direction the
vehicle is driving.
DIC Buttons (with
Vshown,
SET/CLR version similar)
MENU: Press this button to get to
the Trip/Fuel Menu and the Vehicle
Information Menu.
w x: Use these buttons to scroll
through the items in each menu.
A small marker will move along the
page as you scroll through the
items. This shows where each page
is in the menu.
Vor SET/CLR (Set/Clear): Use
this button to set or clear the menu
item when it is displayed.
Trip/Fuel Menu Items
Press the MENU button until Trip/
Fuel Information Menu is displayed.
Then press
xto scroll through the
following menu items:
.Trip 1
.Trip 2
.Fuel Range
.Average Fuel Economy
.Instantaneous Fuel Economy
.Average Vehicle Speed
.Timer
.Digital Speedometer
.Navigation Turn-by-Turn
.Blank
Trip 1 and Trip 2
This display shows the current
distance traveled, in either
kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since
the last reset for the trip odometer.
The trip odometer can be reset to
zero by pressing the trip reset stem
or
Vor SET/CLR while the trip
odometer display is showing.
Fuel Range
This display shows the approximate
distance the vehicle can be driven
without refueling. The fuel range
estimate is based on an average of
the vehicle's fuel economy over
recent driving history and the
amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank. Fuel range cannot be reset.

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Average Fuel Economy
This display shows the approximate
average liters per 100 kilometers
(L/100 km) or miles per
gallon (mpg). This number is
calculated based on the number
of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since
the last time this menu item was
reset. The fuel economy can be
reset by pressing
Vor SET/CLR
while the Average Fuel Economy
display is showing. The display may
not reset to zero.
Instantaneous Fuel Economy
This display shows the current fuel
economy in either liters per
100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles
per gallon (mpg). This number
reflects only the fuel economy that
the vehicle has right now and
changes frequently as driving
conditions change. Unlike average
economy, this display cannot be
reset. Average Vehicle Speed
This display shows the average
speed of the vehicle in kilometers
per hour (km/h) or miles per
hour (mph). This average is
calculated based on the various
vehicle speeds recorded since
the last reset of this value. The
average speed can be reset by
pressingVor SET/CLR while the
Average Vehicle Speed display is
showing.
Timer
This display can be used as a timer.
To start the timer, press
Vor
SET/CLR while Timer is displayed.
The display will show the amount of
time that has passed since the timer
was last reset, not including time the
ignition is off. Time will continue to
be counted as long as the ignition is
on, even if another display is being
shown on the DIC. The timer will
record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes
and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after
which the display will return to zero. To stop the timer, press
Vor
SET/CLR briefly while Timer is
displayed. To reset the timer to zero,
press and hold
Vor SET/CLR.
Digital Speedometer
The speedometer shows how fast
the vehicle is moving in either
kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles
per hour (mph). The speedometer
cannot be reset.
Turn-by-Turn
This display is used for the OnStar
or Navigation System Turn-by-Turn
guidance. See OnStar
®Systemon
page 4‑41or the Navigation
manual, if the vehicle has
navigation, for more information.
Blank Display
This display shows no information.

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Vehicle Information Menu
Items
Press the MENU button until Vehicle
Information Menu is displayed. Then
press
xto scroll through the
following menu items:
.Unit
.Tire Pressure
.Remaining Oil Life
.Blank
Unit
Press
Vor SET/CLR to enter the
unit menu. Then press
worxto
switch between US or Metric
when the Unit display is active.
Press
Vor SET/CLR to confirm
the setting. This will change the
displays on the cluster and DIC to
either metric or English (US)
measurements. Tire Pressure
The display will show a vehicle with
the approximate pressures of all
four tires. Tire pressure is displayed
in either pounds per square
inch (psi) or in kilopascal (kPa).
Any time the tire pressures are
adjusted the system needs to
relearn the new pressures. To
relearn the tire pressures press
Vor
SET/CLR while the Tire Pressure
display is active. The display will
ask for confirmation of a relearn.
Press
worxto select Yes or No.
Then press
Vor SET/CLR to
confirm the selection. See Tire
Pressure Monitor System
on
page 9‑53and Tire Pressure
Monitor Operationon page 9‑55for
more information. Remaining Oil Life
This display shows an estimate of
the oil's remaining useful life.
If
“Remaining Oil Life 99%” is
displayed, that means 99% of the
current oil life remains.
When the remaining oil life is low,
the “Change Engine Oil Soon”
message will appear on the display.
See Engine Oil Messages
on
page 4‑31. The oil should be
changed as soon as possible. See
Engine Oil
on page 9‑10. In
addition to the engine oil life system
monitoring the oil life, additional
maintenance is recommended in the
Maintenance Schedule in this
manual. See Scheduled
Maintenance
on page 10‑2for
more information.