GMC 2011 terrain Brochure & Specs page 11

S a f e t Y a N D S e c U r I t Y
PRIORITIES IN THE RIGHT PLACE.
terrain offers a comprehensive system of protection to give you help when you need it
most. It's engineered to assist you before a crash, with advanced chassis control technology
(see page 14 for details), during a crash, when every second counts, and thanks to onStar,
after a crash, even if you can't ask for help yourself.
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to reduce the risk of injury, terrain is equipped with six air bags: two front dual-stage air
bags and two side-impact air bags for the driver and front-seat passenger, and head curtain
side-impact air bags with rollover protection for passengers in all outboard seating positions.
the front passenger air bags feature a Passenger Sensing System. the system uses a sensor
within the front passenger seat to detect the weight of an occupant. Under a certain weight,
the system automatically turns off the air bag.
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to help preserve occupant space during a crash, terrain's safety cage is engineered to
absorb and channel crash energy. crush zones at the front and rear of terrain are designed
to collapse in a controlled manner on impact, allowing them to absorb energy and keep
the safety cage intact.
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With onStar, you get the help you need, even if you can't ask for it. In a crash, an onStar
advisor can call for help, send your GPS location to emergency services and can stay on the
line until help arrives. for more details, see page 25 or visit onstar.com.
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to prevent young children from opening the rear doors unexpectedly, all terrain
models include "one-touch" electronic safety door locks and a lockout switch.
Simply pushing a button in the center console sends an electronic signal to the rear
doors, blocking interior door handle function. the button is backlit in amber when the doors are
locked, and turns to red when unlocked to help you determine when the locks are activated.
1 Air bag inflation can cause severe injury or death to anyone too close to the air bag when it deploys. Always use safety belts and the
correct restraint for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when
properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front
seat of any vehicle equipped with a passenger air bag. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety
information. 2 Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.
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