GMC Terrain: Reclining Seatbacks
WARNING
Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this.
The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash, the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.
For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly.
Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving.
Lumbar Adjustment
Power Lumbar
Eight-Way Power Seat Shown, Four-Way Similar
A. Lumbar Switch
If available, press and hold the front or rear of the switch (A) to increase
or decrease lumbar support. Release the s ...
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
WARNING
You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat
while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you,
or make you push a pedal when ...
See also:
Glove box
Glove box
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
To open the glove box, pull the handle.
To close, push the lid in until the lock ...
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel
Check the play of the steering wheel by gently turning it from left to right
and measuring the distance that it moves before you feel slight resistance. The
play should be betwe ...
Battery charge (red)
Battery charge (red)
Illuminates briefly when the
ignition is switched on and
extinguishes when the engine is
started. If the lamp remains on or illuminates
while driving, there is a fault with ...
