Driving Information; Driver Behavior; Driving Environment; Vehicle Design - GMC Terrain 2018 Owner's Manual
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Driving and Operating
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Fuel for Diesel Engines . . . . . . . 233
(Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
and Mexico (Diesel) . . . . . . . . . 235
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
(Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Water in Fuel (Diesel) . . . . . . . . 237
(Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
(Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Filling the Tank (Gasoline) . . . . 241
Filling the Tank (Diesel) . . . . . . . 243
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Trailer Towing
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 251
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Driving Information
Driver Behavior
Driving is an important
responsibility. Driver behavior, the
driving environment, and the
vehicle's design all affect how well a
vehicle performs.
Being aware of these factors can
help in understanding how the
vehicle handles and what can be
done to avoid many types of
crashes, including a rollover crash.
Most serious injuries and fatalities to
unbelted occupants can be reduced
or prevented by the use of seat
belts. In a rollover crash, an
unbelted person is significantly
more likely to die than a person
wearing a seat belt. In addition,
avoiding excessive speed, sudden
or abrupt turns, and drunken or
aggressive driving can help make
trips safer and avoid the possibility
of a crash.
Driving Environment
Be prepared for driving in inclement
weather, at night, or during other
times where visibility or traction may
be limited, such as on curves,
slippery roads, or hilly terrain.
Unfamiliar surroundings can also
have hidden hazards.
Learn more about driving in different
conditions and off-road driving in
this section.
Vehicle Design
Utility vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other types
of vehicles. This is because they
have a higher ground clearance and
a narrower track or shorter
wheelbase than passenger cars,
which makes them more capable for
off-road driving. While these design
characteristics provide the driver
with a better view of the road, these
vehicles do have a higher center of
gravity than other types of vehicles.
A utility vehicle does not handle the
same as a vehicle with a lower
center of gravity, like a car, in similar
situations.
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