GMC Terrain: Loading the Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
WARNING
○ Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough
terrain. You or your passengers can be struck by flying objects. Secure the cargo
properly.
○ Keep cargo in the cargo area as far forward and as low as possible. The heaviest
things should be on the floor, forward of the rear axle.
○ Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle's center of gravity, making it more
likely to roll over. You can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehicle rolls
over. Put heavy loads inside the cargo area, not on the roof.
For more information about loading the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑16.
Before Driving Off-Road
○ Have all necessary maintenance and service work completed.
○ Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels, and check inflation pressure in all tires,
including the spare, if equipped.
○ ...
Environmental Concerns
○ Always use established trails, roads, and areas that have been set aside for
public off-road recreational driving and obey all posted regulations.
○ Do not damage shrubs, flowers, tre ...
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Unlocking the vehicle
To prevent accidental
operation,
never leave the Smart Key in the
vehicle if children or animals are also
left in the vehicle.
Note: The operational range of the Smart Key
will vary consider ...
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems
WARNING: An air bag supplements,
or adds to, the frontal crash protection offered by seat belts. The driver and all
passengers must be properly restrained by wearing seat belts at all times, wh ...
Power door mirrors
Door mirror controls ...
