GMC Terrain: Off-Road Driving
All-wheel-drive vehicles can be used for off-road driving. Vehicles without all-wheel drive and vehicles not equipped with All Terrain (AT) or On-Off Road (OOR) tires must not be driven off-road except on a level, solid surface. To contact the tire manufacturer for more information about the original equipment tires, see the Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information manual.
Controlling the vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of the best ways to control the vehicle is to control the speed.
WARNING
When driving off-road, bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position. This could cause you to lose control and crash. You and your passengers should always wear safety belts.
- Before Driving Off-Road
- Loading the Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
- Environmental Concerns
- Driving on Hills
- Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice
- Driving in Water
- After Off-Road Driving
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: ○ Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling. ○ Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or ...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. ○ ...See also:
Stowing third seats (vehicles with third seats)
■ Before stowing the third seats
Stow the third seat belt buckles.
Pass the seat belts through the
seat belt hangers.
This prevents the shoulder belt
from being damaged.
3 Lower the he ...
High beam assist
This feature of the Xenon lighting automatically
selects and deselects high beam, under
specific conditions of road lighting and in the
absence of other vehicle’s lights. The system is
only acti ...
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed
the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You
will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you
adhere to the loading ...