GMC Terrain 2025 - Driving and Operating; Distracted Driving; Defensive Driving

GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-18552429) - 2025
154 Driving and Operating
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A
v
oid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
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Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
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Avoid idling the engine for long periods
of time.
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When road and weather conditions are
appropriate, use cruise control.
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Always follow posted speed limits or drive
more slowly when conditions require.
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Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
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Combine several trips into asingle trip.
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Replace the vehicle's tires with the same
TPC Spec number molded into the tire's
sidewall near the size.
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Follow recommended
scheduled maintenance.
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, keep your eyes
on
the road, keep your hands on the steering
wheel, and focus your attention on driving.
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Do not use aphone in demanding driving
situations. Use ahands-free method to
place or receive necessary phone calls.
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Watch the road. Do not read, take notes,
or look up information on phones or other
electronic devices.
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Designate afront seat passenger to handle
potential distractions.
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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.
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Wait until the vehicle is parked to retrieve
items that have fallen to the floor.
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Stop or park the vehicle to tend to children.
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Keep pets in an appropriate carrier
or restraint.
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Avoid stressful conversations while driving,
whether with apassenger or on
acell phone.
{ Warning
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aking your eyes off the road too long or too
o
ften could cause a crash resulting in injury
or death. Focus your attention on driving.
Refer to the infotainment section for more
in
formation on using that system and the
navigation system, if equipped, including
pairing and using acell phone.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means to always expect
the unexpected. The first step in driving
defensively is to wear aseat belt. See Seat
Belts 339.
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Assume that other road users (pedestrians,
bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to
be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate
what they may do and be ready.
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Allow enough following distance between
your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
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Focus on the task of driving.