Starting And Operating; New Vehicle Break-In - GMC 2011 Terrain Owner's Manual

9-26 Driving and Operating
If you put things inside
your vehicle like suitcases,
tools, packages, or anything
else they will go as fast as the
vehicle goes. If you have to stop
or turn quickly, or if there is a
crash, they will keep going.
WARNING
Things inside the vehicle can
strike and injure people in a
sudden stop or turn, or in a
crash.
Put things in the cargo
area of the vehicle. In the
cargo area, put them as
far forward as possible.
Try to spread the weight
evenly.
WARNING (Continued)
Never stack heavier
things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that
some of them are above
the tops of the seats.
Do not leave an
unsecured child restraint
in the vehicle.
Secure loose items in the
vehicle.
Do not leave a seat folded
down unless needed.
(Continued)
Starting and
Operating

New Vehicle Break-In

Notice: The vehicle does not
need an elaborate break-in. But it
will perform better in the long run
if you follow these guidelines:
Do not drive at any one
constant speed, fast or slow,
for the first 805 km (500 mi).
Do not make full-throttle
starts. Avoid downshifting to
brake or slow the vehicle.
During the first 1 000 km
(600 mi), avoid using more
than moderate acceleration
in lower gears and avoid
vehicle speeds above
110 km/h (68 mph).
Between the first 1 000 km
(600 mi) and 5 000 km
(3,000 mi), heavy
acceleration in lower
gears can be used.