GMC Terrain: Towing with a Stability Control System - Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips - Towing - Driving and Operating - GMC Terrain Owner's ManualGMC Terrain: Towing with a Stability Control System

When towing, the sound of the stability control system might be heard. The system is reacting to the vehicle movement caused by the trailer, which mainly occurs during cornering. This is normal when towing heavier trailers.

    Driving with a Trailer
    Towing a trailer requires experience. Get familiar with handling and braking with the added trailer weight. The vehicle is now longer and not as responsive as the vehicle is by itself. Check all ...

    Following Distance
    Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer. This can help to avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. ...

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    Required Maintenance Intervals
    Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicl ...

    Engine oil
    For the checking, adding and replacing procedure or other details, refer to “Engine oil”. NOTE The procedure for changing the engine oil and oil filter should be performed by a properly-tra ...

    To Unlatch The Liftgate Flipper Glass
    Press the FLIPPER GLASS button twice to unlatch the liftgate flipper glass. WARNING! To avoid injury stand back when opening. Glass will automatically rise. ...