GMC Terrain 2025 - Traction Control System (TCS); Electronic Stability Control Light; Electronic Stability Control (ESC) off Light; Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-18552429) - 2025
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This light comes on briefly when the vehicle is
t
u
rned on to show that the light is working. If
it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will
be ready to warn you if there is aproblem.
The traction off light comes on when the
Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned
off. If StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) is turned off, TCS is also turned off. To turn
TCS and ESC off and on, see Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control 3178.
If TCS is off, wheel slip during acceleration
is not limited unless necessary to help
protect the driveline from damage. Adjust
driving accordingly.
Traction Control System (TCS)/
Electronic Stability Control Light
This light comes on briefly when the vehicle is
tu
rned on to show that the light is working. If
it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will
be ready to warn you if there is aproblem.
If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS
an
d potentially the StabiliTrak/ESC system
are not fully operational and may not
assist in maintaining control. Adjust driving
accordingly. If the condition persists, see your
dealer as soon as possible. A Driver Information
Center (DIC) message may display.
The light flashes when the TCS and/or the
StabiliTrak/ESC system is actively working.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 3178.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Off Light
This light comes on briefly when the vehicle is
tu
rned on to show that the light is working. If
it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will
be ready to warn you if there is aproblem.
This light comes on when the StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system is
turned off. If StabiliTrak/ESC is off, the Traction
Control System (TCS) is also off. To turn ESC
of
f and on, see Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 3178.
If ESC and TCS are off, the systems do
not assist in controlling the vehicle. Adjust
driving accordingly.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light
Caution
The engine coolant temperature warning
l
i
ght indicates that the vehicle has
overheated. Driving with this light on can
damage the engine and it may not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. See Engine
Overheating 3234.
This light comes on briefly while starting
the vehicle.