2009 GMC Acadia Owner's Manual - Page 253

Driving Your Vehicle 4-1 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...4-1 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-3 Braking ...4-3 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-4 Braking in Emergencies ...4-5 StabiliTrak® System ...4-5 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-7 Steering ...4-8 Off-Road Recovery ...4-9 Passing ...4-9 Loss of Control ...4-10 Driving at Night ...4-11 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ...4-11 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-12 Highway Hypnosis ...4-12 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-13 Winter Driving ...4-13 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-15 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out ...4-16 Loading the Vehicle ...4-16 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. • Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Towing Towing Your Vehicle ...4-20 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-21 Towing a Trailer ...4-24 • 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, if equipped. • Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.