User's Manual

GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-10664916) - 2018 - crc - 4/7/17
166 Driving and Operating
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Fuel for Diesel Engines . . . . . . . 233
What Fuel to Use in the U.S.
(Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
What Fuel to Use in Canada
and Mexico (Diesel) . . . . . . . . . 235
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Cold Weather Operation
(Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Water in Fuel (Diesel) . . . . . . . . 237
Running Out of Fuel
(Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Fuel Filter Replacement
(Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Filling the Tank (Gasoline) . . . . 241
Filling the Tank (Diesel) . . . . . . . 243
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Trailer Towing
General Towing
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 251
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Driving Information
Driver 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, and drunken or
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
conditions 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.