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Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as ªhighway
hypnosisº? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel?
Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness,
or whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch of road with
the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the
road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind
against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don't let it
happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the
road in less than a second, and you could crash and
be injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis?
First, be aware that it can happen.
Then here are some tips:

Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a
comfortably cool interior.

Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to
the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your
instruments frequently.

If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service
or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or
both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as
an emergency.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from
driving in flat or rolling terrain.

4-37 Safety Chains
You should always attach chains between your vehicle
and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue
of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road
if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions
about safety chains may be provided by the hitch
manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the
manufacturer's recommendation for attaching safety
chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always
leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig.
And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground.
Trailer Brakes
Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer
brakes so you'll be able to install, adjust and maintain
them properly.
Because you have anti
-lock brakes, do not try to tap into
you vehicle's brake system. If you do, both brake
systems won't work well, or at all.
Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you'll want to get
to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the
trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform
(and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector,
lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and
then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure
the brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes
are still working.

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Fuse Usage
SBM Interior Lamps
PDM PDM Module
A/C HVAC Motor, HVAC Mix Motors
IGN SEN EC Mirror, Driver HTS Seat, Rear
Defog Relay, MEM Module, Cool
LVL Sensor, Pass Heated Seat
ELC HVAC Flat Pk Mtrs, ELC Sensor,
ELC Sensor (R Bec)
ABS
Anti
-Lock Brake System Module
HVAC HVAC Main Con Head, HVAC
Programmer, IPC
CR CONT Stepper Motor CR, Cruise Switch
HUD HUD Switch, HUD Display
CSTR/SBM HVAC Programmer, IPC (Cluster),
SBM (275 to LCM)
(1135 to BTSI SL)

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Fuse Usage
LP PK L Underhood Lamp, L PK/
Sidemarker, L Park/Turn Lamp,
SBM, L Tail Signal Lamp,
L Tail/Stop Lamp,
L Rear Sidemarker
LP PK R Rt Pk/Sidemarker Lamp,
Rt PK/Turn Lamp, Rt Tail/Sign
Lamp, Rt Tail/Stoplamp, Rt Rear
Sidemarker, Stop/Tail Lamp,
Tail/Signal Lamp, License
Lamp, RFA
RUN Run/Accessory
WSW Wiper Motor
EMPTY Not Used
WSW/RFA Wiper Switch, RFA, Rain Sense
B/U LP
EC Mirror, Back
-Up LampsUnderhood Fuse Block
There are additional fuses located on the passenger's
side of the engine compartment.
Minifuses Usage
1 Air Sol
2 SBM, LCM
3 Turn Signal