Loss Of Control; Off-Road Driving - GMC Hummer EV 2024 Owner's Manual

GMC Hummer EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-16639039) -
2024 - CRC - 3/20/23
172 Driving and Operating

Loss of Control

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 steering in a curve causes tires
to slip and lose cornering force.
Acceleration Skid too much throttle
causes the driving wheels to spin.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking
reasonable care suited to existing conditions,
and by not overdriving those conditions. But
skids are always possible.
If the vehicle starts to slide, follow these
suggestions:
Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal
and steer the way you want the vehicle
to go. The vehicle may straighten out. Be
ready for a second skid if it occurs.
Slow down and adjust your driving
according to weather conditions. Stopping
distance can be longer and vehicle control
can be affected when traction is reduced
by water, snow, ice, gravel, or other
material on the road. Learn to recognize
warning clues such as enough water,
ice, or packed snow on the road to make
a mirrored surface and slow down
when you have any doubt.
Try to avoid sudden steering, acceleration,
or braking, including reducing vehicle
speed by shifting to a lower gear. Any
sudden changes could cause the tires to
slide.
Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only
the braking skid.

Off-Road Driving

Four-wheel-drive vehicles can be used for
off-road driving. Vehicles without four-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. For contact information about
the original equipment tires, see the
warranty manual.
One of the best ways for successful off-road
driving 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
seat belts.
Off-Road Vehicle Features
If equipped, the following off-road features
may be available:
Four-Wheel Steering (CrabWalk): Provides
the ability to steer the vehicle with all
four wheels, reducing the turning
diameter and improving maneuverability
of the vehicle. See Four-Wheel Steering
(Including Crabwalk) 0 202.
Air Down Mode: Allows the driver to set
a custom tire pressure for off-road driving.
See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
0 303.
Acceleration Mode (Watts to Freedom):
Enables peak horsepower and torque
production that propels the vehicle
rapidly from initial vehicle movement. See
Acceleration Mode (Watts to Freedom)
0 199.