GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-18281917) - 2025
Driving and Operating 171
Average driver reaction time is about three-
q
u
arters of asecond. In that time, avehicle
moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m
(66 ft), which could be alot of distance in
an emergency.
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include:
•
Keep enough distance between you and the
vehicle in front of you.
•
Avoid needless heavy braking.
•
Keep pace with traffic.
If abrake fault occurs, the brakes may lose
power assist. More effort will be required to
stop the vehicle and it may take longer to stop.
If the engine were to stall or stop while driving,
the brake boost system, which is powered by
the vehicle battery, will maintain the power
assist for as long as the battery has sufficient
voltage. Steer the vehicle out of the roadway
and stop as soon as it is safe to do so. See Electric
Brake Boost 3194.
Steering
Caution
To avoid damage to the steering system,
do not drive over curbs, parking barriers,
or similar objects at speeds greater than
3 km/h (1 mph). Use care when driving
over other objects such as lane dividers
and speed bumps. Damage caused by
misuse of the vehicle is not covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Electric Power Steering
Th
e vehicle is equipped with an electric power
steering system, which reduces the amount
of effort needed to steer the vehicle. It
does not have power steering fluid. Regular
maintenance is not required.
If the vehicle experiences a system malfunction
and loses power steering, greater steering
effort may be required. Power steering assist
also may be reduced if you turn the steering
wheel as far as it can turn and hold it there with
force for an extended period of time.
See your dealer if there is aproblem.
Curve Tips
•
Take curves at areasonable speed.
•
Reduce speed before entering acurve.
•
Maintain areasonable steady speed
through the curve.
•
Wait until the vehicle is out of the
curve before accelerating gently into
the straightaway.
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