GMC Terrain 2025 - Driving Information Driver Behavior; Driving Environment; Vehicle Design; Driving for Better Fuel Economy

GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-18552429) - 2025
Driving and Operating 153
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wing Equipment .......................................219
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment ......................221
Driving Information
Dr
iver 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, impaired driving, and 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
co
nditions 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.
Safe driver behavior and understanding of the
environment can help avoid arollover crash in
any type of vehicle, including utility vehicles.
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here
are some driving tips to get the best fuel
economy possible:
•
Set the climate controls to the desired
temperature after the engine is started, or
turn them off when not required.