Off-Road Driving; Before Driving Off-Road - GMC 2014 Terrain Owner's Manual

9-6 Driving and Operating
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
as enough water, ice, or packed
snow on the road to make a
mirrored surface
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

All-wheel-drive vehicles can be
used for off-road driving. Vehicles
without all-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. To contact the tire
manufacturer for more information
about the original equipment tires,
see the Limited Warranty and
Owner Assistance Information
manual.
such
Controlling the vehicle is the key to
successful off-road driving. One of
the best ways to control the vehicle
and slow
is to control the speed.
When driving off-road, bouncing
and quick changes in direction
can easily throw you out of
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position. This could cause you to
lose control and crash. You and
your passengers should always
wear safety belts.

Before Driving Off-Road

Have all necessary maintenance
and service work completed.
Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels,
and check inflation pressure in
all tires, including the spare,
if equipped.
Read all the information about
all-wheel-drive vehicles in this
manual.
Make sure all underbody
shields, if equipped, are properly
attached.
Know the local laws that apply to
off-road driving.