GMC Terrain: Trailer Brakes - Towing Equipment - Towing - Driving and Operating - GMC Terrain Owner's ManualGMC Terrain: Trailer Brakes

Does the trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed, adjusted, and maintained properly.

Because the vehicle has antilock brakes, do not tap into the vehicle's brake system. If this is done, both brake systems will not work well, or at all.

    Safety Chains
    Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from t ...

    Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
    The vehicle has a Trailer Sway Control (TSC) feature as part of the StabiliTrak system. If TSC detects that the trailer is swaying, the vehicle's brakes are automatically applied. When TSC ...

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    Selecting a magnetic zone
    Magnetic zones. The earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones. The correct zone must be selected for the compass to work correctly. 1. Put the ignition in mode II. 2. Using a pen or similar obje ...

    Using a warm water washer
    - Keep a good distance of 12 in (30 cm) or more between the washer nozzle and the vehicle. - Do not wash the same area continuously. - If a stain will not come out easily, wash by hand. Some w ...

    Tow ball options
    Tow ball options 1. Bolt on tow ball onto flange. 2. Fixed swan neck tow ball. 3. Detachable tow ball. 4. Receiver for hitch (drawbar). Australia only. ...