GMC Terrain: Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under the vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When the vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet.
Driving on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and ...Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: ○ Allow extra following distance. ○ Pass with caution. ○ Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape. ○ Kee ...See also:
Headlamp Aiming
The headlamp aiming system has been preset at the factory.
If the vehicle is damaged in an accident, the aim of the headlamps may be affected
and adjustment may be necessary.
It is recommended tha ...
Important safety notes
The use of seat belts and infant and child restraint systems is required by law
in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories and all Canadian
provinces. Even where this is not ...
Active chassis (Four C)
Active chassis, Four-C (Continuously Controlled
Chassis Concept), regulates the characteristics
of the shock absorbers so that the
car's driving characteristics can be adjusted.
There are three ...