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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    Dome lamps and map lamps
    The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and passenger seats. • To manually turn on the dome lamp, rotate the panel dimmer control, located on the instrument panel, to the f ...

    Lubricants and fluids
    Land Rover recommends Castrol oils. ...

    Engine Oil and Filter
    Specified Oil (1) Preferred Use engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol. Select the appropriate oil viscosity according to the above ...