GMC 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. ...
See also:
Head restraint adjustment
Both the rear window side seats and the
rear center seat are equipped with head
restraints.
- Never drive the vehicle with the
head restraints removed because
they are designed to reduce ...
Reclining the seatback (if equipped)
To prevent the passenger from sliding
under the seatbelt in the event of
a collision, always put the seatback
in the upright position while the
vehicle is in motion. Also, do not
place ...
Working on the vehicle
WARNING
When working on the vehicle, engage the parking brake and shift the automatic
transmission into park position P. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could
result in an accide ...
