GMC Terrain: Fuel / Fuel Filter Replacement (Diesel)
Warning
Diesel fuel is flammable. It could
start a fire if something ignites it,
and people could be burned. Do
not let it get on hot engine parts,
and keep matches or other
ignition sources away.
The fuel filter is on the passenger
side, in front of the rear tire.
- Drain any water from the filter.
See “Removing Water from the
Fuel Filter” in Water in Fuel
(Diesel).
Keep the engine off until the
procedure is completed.
- Apply the parking brake.

FWD Shown, AWD Similar
- Remove the filter element cap
by turning it counterclockwise.
- Remove the filter element and
o-rings. If there is any dirt on
the filter sealing surface, clean
it off.
- Install the new filter element
and o-rings.
- Reinstall and tighten the filter
cap to the housing.
- Use the fuel filter priming
procedure to prime the fuel
filter. See “Fuel Priming” in
Water in Fuel (Diesel).
- Start the engine and let it idle
for five minutes. Check the fuel
filter and air bleed valve for
leaks.
- Reset the fuel filter monitor.
See Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base and Midlevel) or Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Uplevel).
Warning
Diesel fuel is flammable. It could
start a fire if something ignites it,
and people could be burned. Do
not let it get on hot engine parts,
and keep matches or other
ignition sources away...
Warning
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn
violently and can cause injury or
death.
To help avoid injuries to you
and others, read and follow
all the instructions on the
fuel pump island...
Other information:
ACC may have difficulty detecting
the following objects:
Vehicles in front of your vehicle
that have a rear aspect that is
low, small, or irregular
An empty truck or trailer that has
no cargo in the cargo bed
Vehicles with cargo extending
from the back end
Non-standard shaped vehicles,
such as vehicle transport,
vehicles with a side car fitted,
or horse carriages
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Driver Behavior
Driving is an important
responsibility. Driver behavior, the
driving environment, and the
vehicle's design all affect how well a
vehicle performs.
Being aware of these factors can
help in understanding how the
vehicle handles and what can be
done to avoid many types of
crashes, including a rollover crash.
Most serious injuries and fatalities to
unbelted occupants can be re..