GMC Terrain 2025 - Buckle to Drive

GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-18552429) - 2025
40 Seats and Restraints
Warning (Continued)
are wearing seat belts. You can be seriously
injured or killed by hitting things inside
the vehicle harder or by being ejected from
the vehicle. In addition, anyone who is not
buckled up can strike other passengers in
the vehicle.
It is extremely dangerous to ride in acargo
area, inside or outside of avehicle. In
a collision, passengers riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously injured or
killed. Do not allow passengers to ride in
any area of the vehicle that is not equipped
with seats and seat belts.
Always wear aseat belt, and check that all
passenger(s) are restrained properly too.
This vehicle has indicators as areminder to
buckle the seat belts. See Seat Belt Reminders
391.
Why Seat Belts Work
When riding in avehicle, you travel as fast as
the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops suddenly,
you keep going until something stops you. It
could be the windshield, the instrument panel,
or the seat belts!
When you wear a seat belt, you and the vehicle
slow down together. There is more time to
stop because you stop over alonger distance,
and when worn properly, your strongest bones
take the forces from the seat belts. That is why
wearing seat belts makes such good sense.
Questions and Answers About Seat Belts
Q:
Will Ibe trapped in the vehicle after
acrash if Iam wearing aseat belt?
A: You could be — whether you are
wearing aseat belt or not. Your chance
of being conscious during and after
acrash, so you can unbuckle and get
out, is much greater if you are belted.
Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should
Ihave to wear seat belts?
A: Airbags are supplemental systems
only. They work with seat belts —
not instead of them. Whether or not
an airbag is provided, all occupants
still have to buckle up to get the
most protection.
Also, in nearly all states and in all
Canadian provinces, the law requires
wearing seat belts.
Buckle To Drive
If equipped, this feature delays the vehicle from
shifting out of P (Park) when the driver seat belt
is not buckled. The Buckle to Drive feature must
be turned ON in the infotainment system to