GMC Terrain: Performance and Maintenance / 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.
- Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
- Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
- Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
- When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.
- Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
- Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
- Combine several trips into a
single trip.
- Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
near the size.
- Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time
to change the engine oil and filter...
The engine is equipped with a
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) that
will filter or trap particulates. The
DPF is under the vehicle in the
exhaust system...
Other information:
To open the hood:
Pull the hood release lever with
this symbol on it. It is on the
lower left side of the instrument
panel between the door and
the steering wheel.
Go to the front of the vehicle to
find the secondary hood
release handle...
The vehicle has a number of
computers that record information
about the vehicle’s performance and
how it is driven. For example, the
vehicle uses computer modules to
monitor and control engine and
transmission performance, to
monitor the conditions for airbag
deployment and deploy them in a
crash, and, if equipped, to provide
antilock braking to help the driver
control the vehicle...