GMC Terrain: Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
WARNING
The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well—or even at all. The driver and passengers could be seriously injured. The vehicle may also be damaged; the resulting repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Pull a trailer only if all the steps in this section have been followed. Ask your dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with the vehicle.
The vehicle can tow a trailer when equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment. For trailering capacity, see “Trailer Towing” following in this section. Trailering changes handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. With the added weight, the engine, transmission, wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder and under greater loads. The trailer also adds wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. For safe trailering, correctly use the proper trailering equipment.
The following information has important trailering tips and rules for your safety and that of your passengers. Read this section carefully before pulling a trailer.
- Pulling a Trailer
- Driving with a Trailer
- Towing with a Stability Control System
- Following Distance
- Passing
- Backing Up
- Making Turns
- Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
- Driving on Grades
- Parking on Hills
- Leaving After Parking on a Hill
- Maintenance When Trailer Towing
- Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
General Towing Information
Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your
dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle for towing
a trailer. See the following trailer ...
Pulling a Trailer
Here are some important points:
○ There are many laws, including speed limit restrictions that apply to trailering.
Check for legal requirements with state or provincial police.
○ Do n ...
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Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the vehicle's engine power is reduced. Reduced engine
power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but
t ...
Fastening a seat belt
Buckling
Pull the belt out far enough to insert the latch
plate into the receptacle until a distinct click is
heard. The seat belt retractor is normally
"unlocked" and you can move fr ...
Information screen display
Brake warning display
When “RELEASE PARKING BRAKE” is displayed This warning is displayed if you drive
with the parking brake still applied. The warning lamp in the instrument cluster
only ...