Driving Information; Distracted Driving - GMC 2012 Terrain Owner's Manual

9-2 Driving and Operating
Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-54
Gasoline Specifications
(U.S. and Canada Only) . . . . 9-54
California Fuel
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-55
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 9-56
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59
Towing
General Towing
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60
Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-64
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 9-66
Trailer Sway
Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-67
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-67

Driving Information

Distracted Driving

Distraction comes in many forms
and can take your focus from the
task of driving. Exercise good
judgment and do not let other
activities divert your attention
away from the road. Many local
governments have enacted
laws regarding driver distraction.
Become familiar with the local
laws in your area.
To avoid distracted driving, always
keep your eyes on the road, hands
on the wheel, and mind on the drive.
Do not use a phone in
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary
phone calls.
Watch the road. Do not
read, take notes, or look up
information on phones or
other electronic devices.
Designate a front seat
passenger to handle potential
distractions.
Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such
as programming favorite radio
stations and adjusting climate
control and seat settings.
Program all trip information
into any navigation device
prior to driving.
Wait until the vehicle is parked
to retrieve items that have fallen
to the floor.
Stop or park the vehicle to tend
to children.
Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint.
Avoid stressful conversations
while driving, whether with a
passenger or on a cell phone.