GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-
10292861) - 2017 - crc - 5/9/16
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Driving and Operating
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Fill the container no more
than 95% full to allow for
expansion.
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Do not smoke, light
matches, or use lighters
while pumping fuel.
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Avoid using cell phones or
other electronic devices.
Trailer Towing
General Towing
Information
Only use towing equipment that has
been designed for the vehicle.
Contact your dealer or trailering
dealer for assistance with preparing
the vehicle for towing a trailer. Read
the entire section before towing a
trailer.
For towing a disabled vehicle, see
. For
towing the vehicle behind another
vehicle such as a motor home,
see
.
Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips
Driving with a Trailer
When towing a trailer:
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Become familiar with the state
and local laws that apply
specifically to trailer towing.
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Do not tow a trailer during the
first 800 km (500 miles), to
prevent damage to the engine,
axle or other parts.
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Then, during the first 800 km
(500 miles) trailer towing, do not
drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and
do not make starts at full throttle.
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The vehicle can tow in D (Drive).
Use a lower gear if the
transmission shifts too often.
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Do not use the Fuel Economy
Mode when towing.
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Turn off Park Assist when
towing.
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Warning
When towing a trailer, exhaust
gases may collect at the rear of
the vehicle and enter if the
liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most
window is open.
When towing a trailer:
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