GMC Terrain: Driving Information / 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. Many local
governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, keep
your eyes on the road, keep your
hands on the steering wheel, and
focus your attention on driving.
- Do not use a phone in
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary
phone calls.
- Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up
information on phones or other
electronic devices.
- Designate a front seat
passenger to handle potential
distractions.
- Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio
stations and adjusting climate
control and seat settings.
Program all trip information into
any navigation device prior to
driving.
- Wait until the vehicle is parked
to retrieve items that have fallen
to the floor.
- Stop or park the vehicle to tend
to children.
- Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint.
- Avoid stressful conversations
while driving, whether with a
passenger or on a cell phone.
Warning
Taking your eyes off the road too
long or too often could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving.
Refer to the infotainment section for
more information on using that
system and the navigation system,
if equipped, including pairing and
using a cell phone.
Utility vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other types
of vehicles. This is because they
have a higher ground clearance and
a narrower track or shorter
wheelbase than passenger cars,
which makes them more capable for
off-road 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...
Other information:
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Push the turn signal lever away
from you and release, to turn the
high beams on. To return to low
beams, push the lever again or pull
it toward you and release.
This indicator light turns on in the
instrument cluster when the
high-beam headlamps are on...
This vehicle may have features that
work together to help avoid crashes
or reduce crash damage while
driving, backing, and parking. Read
this entire section before using
these systems.
Warning
Do not rely on the Driver
Assistance Systems. These
systems do not replace the need
for paying attention and driving
safely...