GMC Terrain: Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice
Use a low gear when driving in mud – the deeper the mud, the lower the gear. Keep the vehicle moving to avoid getting stuck.
Traction changes when driving on sand. On loose sand, such as on beaches or sand dunes, the tires tend to sink into the sand. This affects steering, accelerating, and braking. Drive at a reduced speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers.
Traction is reduced on hard packed snow and ice and it is easy to lose control. Reduce vehicle speed when driving on hard packed snow and ice.
WARNING
Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, or rivers can be dangerous. Ice conditions vary greatly and the vehicle could fall through the ice; you and your passengers could drown. Drive your vehicle on safe surfaces only.
Driving on Hills
Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what the
vehicle can and cannot do.
WARNING
Many hills are simply too steep for any vehicle. Driving up hills can cause the
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Driving in Water
WARNING
Driving through rushing water can be dangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicle
downstream and you and your passengers could drown. If it is only shallow water,
it can still wash away t ...
See also:
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, it assists
the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). URPA operates
at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph), ...
System fault
If a system fault is detected, a continuous tone
will sound and a message will be displayed in
the message centre. Contact your Dealer/
Authorised Repairer as soon as possible. ...
Cleaning the exhaust tail pipes
Impurities combined with the effects of road grit and corrosive environmental
factors may cause flash rust to form on the surface. You can restore the original
shine of the exhaust tail pipe by cl ...
