GMC Terrain: Driving Information / Defensive Driving

Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the seat belt. See Seat Belts.

  • Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready.
  • Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you.
  • Focus on the task of driving.

    Distracted Driving

    Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving. Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away from the road...

    Drunk Driving

    Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Warning Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol...

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    GMC Terrain 2018-2024 Owners Manual: Automatic Reversal System


    The sunroof has an automatic reversal system that is only active when the sunroof is operated in express-close mode. If an object is in the path while express closing, the reversal system will detect an object, stop, and open the sunroof again. If frost or other conditions prevent closing, override the feature by closing the sunroof in manual mode...

    GMC Terrain 2018-2024 Owners Manual: Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control


    If the cruise control system is already activated: Press and hold –SET until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. To slow down in small increments, briefly press –SET. For each press, the vehicle goes about 1 km/h (1 mph) slower...

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      Vehicle Messages

      Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action that may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another.

      The messages that do not require immediate action can be acknowledged and cleared by pressing V. The messages that require immediate action cannot be cleared until that action is performed.

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