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:
Four-wheel drive lock switch (4WD models)
Four-wheel drive lock mode can be used when a large amount of
drive power needs to be applied to all the wheels, such as when the
vehicle gets stuck in mud and you need to free it.
Press the swit ...
Cleaning the wheels
Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products to remove brake dust. This could
damage wheel bolts and brake components.
Do not park the vehicle for an extended period straight after cleaning it, ...
Doors
- Always have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping
to prevent persons from being
thrown ...
