2022 GMC TERRAIN engine overheat
[x] Cancel search: engine overheatPage 274 of 371
GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-16540740) - 2023 - CRC - 6/16/22
Vehicle Care 273
By this time, the coolant level inside the
coolant surge tank may be lower. If the
level is lower, add more of the proper
mixture to the coolant surge tank until
the level reaches the indicated
level mark.
5. Replace the pressure cap tightly.
6. Verify coolant level after the engine is shut off and the coolant is cold.
If necessary, repeat coolant fill procedure
Steps 1–6.
If the coolant still is not at the proper
level when the system cools down again,
see your dealer.
Caution
If the pressure cap is not tightly installed,
coolant loss and engine damage may
occur. Be sure the cap is properly and
tightly secured.
Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an engine coolant
temperature gauge on the instrument
cluster and overheat messages in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) to warn of engine
overheating. See Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge 097. The decision may be made not to lift the
hood when the engine coolant temperature
gauge is in the overheat zone or an engine
overheat DIC message displays, but instead
to get service help right away. See
Roadside
Assistance Program 0342.
If the decision to lift the hood is made,
make sure the vehicle is parked on a level
surface. Then check to see if the engine
cooling fan(s) are running. If the engine is
overheating, the fan(s) should be running.
If they are not, do not continue to run the
engine, and have the vehicle serviced.
Caution
Do not run the engine if there is a leak
in the engine cooling system. This can
cause a loss of all coolant and can
damage the system and vehicle. Have
any leaks fixed right away.
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine
Compartment
{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.
If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine
Compartment
If the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the overheat zone or an engine overheat
DIC message is displayed but no steam can
be seen or heard, the problem may not be
too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a
little too hot when the vehicle:
.Climbs a long hill on a hot day
.Stops after high-speed driving
.Idles for long periods in traffic
.Tows a trailer
Page 275 of 371
GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-16540740) - 2023 - CRC - 6/16/22
274 Vehicle Care
If the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the overheat zone and an overheat DIC
message is displayed with no sign of steam:1. Turn the air conditioning off.
2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan
speed. Open the windows as necessary.
3. When it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral), and
let the engine idle.
If the engine coolant temperature gauge is
no longer in the overheat zone or an
overheat DIC message no longer displays,
the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive
the vehicle slowly for about 10 minutes.
Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in
front. If the engine coolant temperature
gauge does not go back to the overheat
zone or an overheat DIC message does not
display, continue to drive normally and have
the cooling system checked for proper fill
and function.
If the engine coolant temperature gauge is
still in the overheat zone or an overheat DIC
message still displays, pull over, stop, and
park the vehicle right away. If overheat
messages appear repeatedly, see your
dealer. If there is no sign of steam, idle the engine
for three minutes while parked. If the
engine coolant temperature gauge is still in
the overheat zone or an overheat DIC
message displays, turn off the engine until
it cools down.
Washer Fluid
What to Use
When windshield washer fluid is needed, be
sure to read the manufacturer's instructions
before use. If operating the vehicle in an
area where the temperature may fall below
freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient
protection against freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
Open the cap with the washer symbol on it.
Add washer fluid until the tank is full. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0264 for
reservoir location.
Caution
.Do not use washer fluid that contains
any type of water repellent coating.
This can cause the wiper blades to
chatter or skip.
.Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze)
in the windshield washer. It can
damage the windshield washer system
and paint.
.Do not mix water with ready-to-use
washer fluid. Water can cause the
solution to freeze and damage the
washer fluid tank and other parts of
the washer system.
.When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer instructions
for adding water.
.Fill the washer fluid tank only
three-quarters full when it is very cold.
This allows for fluid expansion if
freezing occurs, which could damage
the tank if it is completely full.
Brakes
Disc brake linings have built-in wear
indicators that make a high-pitched warning
sound when the brake linings are worn and
Page 296 of 371
GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-16540740) - 2023 - CRC - 6/16/22
Vehicle Care 295
Speed Rating:An alphanumeric code
assigned to a tire indicating the
maximum speed at which a tire can
operate.
Traction
:The friction between the tire
and the road surface. The amount of
grip provided.
Tread
:The portion of a tire that comes
into contact with the road.
Treadwear Indicators
:Narrow bands,
sometimes called wear bars, that show
across the tread of a tire when only
1.6 mm (1/16 in) of tread remains. See
When It Is Time for New Tires 0301.
UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards)
:A tire information system
that provides consumers with ratings
for a tire's traction, temperature, and
treadwear. Ratings are determined by
tire manufacturers using government
testing procedures. The ratings are
molded into the sidewall of the tire.
See Uniform Tire Quality Grading 0303. Vehicle Capacity Weight
:The number
of designated seating positions
multiplied by 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the
rated cargo load. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0196.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire
:
Load on an individual tire due to curb
weight, accessory weight, occupant
weight, and cargo weight.
Vehicle Placard
:A label permanently
attached to a vehicle showing the
vehicle's capacity weight and the
original equipment tire size and
recommended inflation pressure. See
“Tire and Loading Information Label”
under Vehicle Load Limits 0196.
Tire Pressure
Tires need the correct amount of air
pressure to operate effectively.
{Warning
Neither tire underinflation nor
overinflation is good. Underinflated
tires, or tires that do not have
enough air, can result in:
.Tire overloading and overheating,
which could lead to a blowout
.Premature or irregular wear
.Poor handling
.Reduced fuel economy for
internal combustion engine
vehicles
.Reduced range for electric vehicles
Overinflated tires, or tires that have
too much air, can result in:
.Unusual wear
.Poor handling
.Rough ride
.Needless damage from road
hazards
Page 362 of 371
GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/-
Mexico-16540740) - 2023 - CRC - 6/16/22
Index 361
Drive SystemsAll-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211, 277
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . 108, 112
Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . 252
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Distracted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . 180E
ElectricBrake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 284
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 288
Emergency
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Check Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . 101
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Oil Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Engine (cont'd)
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
F
FilterEngine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Page 366 of 371
GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/-
Mexico-16540740) - 2023 - CRC - 6/16/22
Index 365
Oil (cont'd)Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Online Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .341
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
P
ParkAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233, 236
Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Parking Brake and P (Park) Mechanism
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Parking Assist
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Parking or Backing
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Perchlorate Materials Requirements,
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Phone Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . 164
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159, 160
Port USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Positioning Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Program
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Proposition 65 Warning California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Proposition 65 Warning, California . . . . . . . . 313
Publication Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 346
R
Radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . 239
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Recognition
Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154