Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine); Power Steering Fluid (3.0L V6 Engine) - GMC 2012 Terrain Owner's Manual

3. In heavy traffic, let the engine
idle in N (Neutral) while stopped.
If it is safe to do so, pull off
the road, shift to P (Park)
or N (Neutral) and let the
engine idle.
If the temperature overheat gauge
is no longer in the overheat zone
or an overheat warning no longer
displays, the vehicle can be driven.
Continue to drive the vehicle slowly
for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe
vehicle distance from the vehicle in
front. If the warning does not come
back on, continue to drive normally.
If the warning continues, pull
over, stop, and park the vehicle
right away.
If there is no sign of steam, idle
the engine for three minutes while
parked. If the warning is still
displayed, turn off the engine
until it cools down.
Power Steering Fluid
(2.4L L4 Engine)
The vehicle has electric power
steering and does not use power
steering fluid.
Power Steering Fluid
(3.0L V6 Engine)
The power steering fluid reservoir
is located toward the rear of the
engine compartment on the
passenger side of the vehicle.
See Engine Compartment Overview
on page 10 6 for reservoir location.
Vehicle Care
When to Check Power Steering
Fluid
The power steering fluid does not
need to be checked unless there
is a leak in the system or you hear
an unusual noise. Have the system
inspected and repaired if there is a
fluid loss.
How to Check Power Steering
Fluid
Notice: Extremely small amounts
of contamination can cause
steering system damage and
cause it to not work properly.
Do not allow contaminants to
contact the fluid side of the
reservoir cap/dipstick or from
entering the reservoir.
To check the power steering fluid:
1. Turn the engine off and let it
cool down.
2. Remove the engine cover. Refer
to Engine Cover on page 10 9.
3. Wipe the cap and the top of the
reservoir clean.
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