GMC Terrain: Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators / Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light

GMC Terrain. Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light

This light comes on briefly when the engine is started.

If the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off.

If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak/ ESC system have been disabled. A Driver Information Center (DIC) message may display. Check the DIC messages to determine which feature(s) is no longer functioning and whether the vehicle requires service.

If the light is on and flashing, the TCS and/or the StabiliTrak/ESC system is actively working.

See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control.

    StabiliTrak OFF Light

    This light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. This light comes on when the StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system is turned off...

    Wait-to-Start Light

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    GMC Terrain 2018-2025 Owners Manual: Lane Change Alert (LCA)


    If equipped, the LCA system is a lane-changing aid that assists drivers with avoiding lane change crashes that occur with moving vehicles in the side blind zone (or spot) areas or with vehicles rapidly approaching these areas from behind. The LCA warning display will light up in the corresponding outside mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on...

    GMC Terrain 2018-2025 Owners Manual: Automatic Transmission


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