GMC Terrain: Control of a Vehicle. Braking, Steering / Steering
Electric Power Steering
The vehicle has electric power
steering. It does not have power
steering fluid. Regular maintenance
is not required.
If power steering assist is lost due
to a system malfunction, the vehicle
can be steered, but may require
increased effort.
If the steering assist is used for an
extended period of time while the
vehicle is not moving, power assist
may be reduced.
If the steering wheel is turned until it
reaches the end of its travel and is
held against that position for an
extended period of time, power
steering assist may be reduced.
Normal use of the power steering
assist should return when the
system cools down.
See your dealer if there is a
problem.
Curve Tips
- Take curves at a reasonable
speed.
- Reduce speed before entering a
curve.
- Maintain a reasonable steady
speed through the curve.
- Wait until the vehicle is out of
the curve before accelerating
gently into the straightaway.
Steering in Emergencies
- There are some situations when
steering around a problem may
be more effective than braking.
- Holding both sides of the
steering wheel allows you to turn
180 degrees without removing
a hand.
- The Antilock Brake System
(ABS) allows steering while
braking.
Braking action involves perception
time and reaction time. Deciding to
push the brake pedal is perception
time. Actually doing it is
reaction time...
The vehicle's right wheels can drop
off the edge of a road onto the
shoulder while driving. Follow
these tips:
Ease off the accelerator and
then, if there is nothing in the
way, steer the vehicle so that it
straddles the edge of the
pavement...
Other information:
Caution
Towing a trailer improperly can
damage the vehicle and result in
costly repairs not covered by the
vehicle warranty. To tow a trailer
correctly, follow the directions in
this section and see your dealer
for important information about
towing a trailer with the vehicle...
Brake Assist
The Brake Assist feature is
designed to assist the driver in
stopping or decreasing vehicle
speed in emergency driving
conditions. This feature uses the
stability system hydraulic brake
control module to supplement the
power brake system under
conditions where the driver has
quickly and forcefully applied the
brake pedal in an attempt to quickly
stop or slow down the vehicl..