GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-18552429) - 2025
Driving and Operating 189
Cleaning the Sensing System
T
h
e camera sensor on the windshield behind
the rearview mirror can become blocked by
snow, ice, dirt, mud, or debris. This area needs
to be cleaned for ACC to operate properly.
The vehicle headlamps may need to be cleaned
due to dirt, snow, or ice. Objects that are not
illuminated correctly may be difficult to detect.
If ACC will not operate, regular cruise control
may be available. See “Switching Between ACC
and Regular Cruise Control” previously in this
section. Always consider driving conditions
before using either cruise control system.
For cleaning instructions, see “Washing the
Vehicle” under Exterior Care 3278.
Advanced Driver
Assistance Systems
This vehicle may have features that work
together to help avoid crashes or reduce
crash damage while driving, backing, and
parking. Read this entire section before using
these systems.
{ Warning
D
o not rely on the Driver Assistance
Sy
stems. These systems do not replace
the need for paying attention and driving
safely. You may not hear or feel alerts
or warnings provided by these systems.
Failure to use proper care when driving may
result in injury, death, or vehicle damage.
See Defensive Driving 3154.
Under many conditions, these systems
will not:
•
Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
or animals.
•
Detect vehicles or objects outside the
area monitored by the system.
•
Work at all driving speeds.
•
Warn you or provide you with enough
time to avoid acrash.
•
Work under poor visibility or bad
weather conditions.
•
Work if the detection sensor is not
cleaned or is covered by ice, snow, mud,
or dirt.
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Warning (Continued)
•
Wo
rk if the detection sensor is covered
up, such as with asticker, magnet, or
metal plate.
•
Work if the area surrounding the
detection sensor is damaged or not
properly repaired.
Complete attention is always required
while driving, and you should be ready
to take action and apply the brakes and/or
steer the vehicle to avoid crashes.
Audible or Safety Alert Seat
So
me driver assistance features alert the driver
of obstacles by beeping. To view available
settings for this feature, touch the Settings
icon on the infotainment home page. Select
“Vehicle” to display the list of available options
and select “Comfort and Convenience”.
If equipped with the Safety Alert Seat, the
driver seat cushion may provide avibrating
pulse alert instead of beeping. To view
available settings for this feature, touch the
Settings icon on the infotainment home