GMC Terrain: Airbag System / What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
GMC Terrain 2018-2026 Owners Manual / Seats and Restraints / Airbag System / What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module.
For airbag locations, see Where Are the Airbags?.
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
This vehicle is equipped with
airbags. See Airbag System.
Airbags are designed to inflate if the
impact exceeds the specific airbag
system's deployment threshold...
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or
near frontal collisions, even belted
occupants can contact the steering
wheel or the instrument panel. In
moderate to severe side collisions,
even belted occupants can contact
the inside of the vehicle...
Other information:
GMC Terrain 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Recommended Fuel (LYX - 1.5L L4 Turbo Engine, LTG - 2.0L L4 Turbo Engine)
LYX - 1.5L L4 Turbo Engine Do not use any fuel labeled E85 or FlexFuel. Do not use gasoline with ethanol levels greater than 15% by volume. Use regular unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM specification D4814 with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher...
GMC Terrain 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the side of the steering column. With the ignition on or in ACC/ACCESSORY, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. HI : Use for fast wipes. LO : Use for slow wipes. INT : Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes...
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