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:
Terrain response messages
Messages relating to the Terrain response
system are displayed in the message centre.
See 56, INSTRUMENT PANEL.
Most of the messages that appear will be for
information only and require no driver
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Diagnostics
OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will perform a vehicle check every month. It will
check the engine, transmission, antilock brakes, and major vehicle systems. It also
checks the tire pressures, if the v ...
OFF button
OFF button
The automatic climate control system
turns off (the air conditioner compressor
and fan turn off) when the “OFF” button is
pressed.
When the “OFF” button is pressed, the
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