GMC Terrain: Drive Systems

All-Wheel Drive

Vehicles with this feature always send engine power to all four wheels. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions.

When using a compact spare tire on an AWD vehicle, the system automatically detects the compact spare and disables AWD. To restore AWD operation and prevent excessive wear on the system, replace the compact spare with a full-size tire as soon as possible. See Compact Spare Tire on page 10‑75 for more information.

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Seat belts
To protect you and your passengers in the event of an accident, it is most important that the seat belts be worn correctly While drive. The front seat belts have a pre-tensioner system. These belts are used the same way as a conventional seat bel ...

Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
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