GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-
15231009) - 2022 - CRC - 5/25/21
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Driving and Operating
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Keep the vehicle serviced and in good
shape.
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Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires,
cooling system, and transmission.
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Shift to a lower gear when going down
steep or long hills.
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Warning
Using the brakes to slow the vehicle on a
long downhill slope can cause brake
overheating, can reduce brake
performance, and could result in a loss of
braking. Shift the transmission to a lower
gear to let the engine assist the brakes
on a steep downhill slope.
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Warning
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with
the ignition off is dangerous. This can
cause overheating of the brakes and loss
of steering assist. Always have the engine
running and the vehicle in gear.
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Drive at speeds that keep the vehicle in
its own lane. Do not swing wide or cross
the center line.
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Be alert on top of hills; something could
be in your lane (e.g., stalled car, crash).
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Pay attention to special road signs (e.g.,
falling rocks area, winding roads, long
grades, passing or no-passing zones) and
take appropriate action.
Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
Caution
To avoid damage to the wheels and
brake components, always clear snow and
ice from inside the wheels and
underneath the vehicle before driving.
Snow or ice between the tires and the road
creates less traction or grip, so drive
carefully. Wet ice can occur at about 0 °C
(32 °F) when freezing rain begins to fall.
Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain
until roads can be treated.
For Slippery Road Driving:
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Accelerate gently. Accelerating too quickly
causes the wheels to spin and makes the
surface under the tires slick.
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Turn on Traction Control. See
Control/Electronic Stability Control
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Antilock Brake System (ABS) improves
vehicle stability during hard stops, but
the brakes should be applied sooner than
when on dry pavement. See
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Allow greater following distance and
watch for slippery spots. Icy patches can
occur on otherwise clear roads in shaded
areas. The surface of a curve or an
overpass can remain icy when the
surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden
steering maneuvers and braking while
on ice.
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Turn off cruise control.
Blizzard Conditions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and signal
for help. Stay with the vehicle unless there
is help nearby. To get help and keep
everyone in the vehicle safe:
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Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
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Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror.
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Warning
Snow can trap engine exhaust under the
vehicle. This may cause exhaust gases to
get inside. Engine exhaust contains
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