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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. Do
not 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 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 ¯at or rolling terrain.
If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are
planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make
your trips safer and more enjoyable. See
Operating
Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on
page 4-17
for information about driving off-road.
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If you'll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh
more than 5,000 lbs. (2 270 kg) be sure to use a
properly mounted weight-distributing hitch and sway
control of the proper size. This equipment is very
important for proper vehicle loading and good handling
when driving. You should always use a sway control
if your trailer will weigh more than these limits. You can
ask a hitch dealer about sway controls.
Safety Chains
You should always attach chains between your vehicle
and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the
tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from
contacting the road if it becomes separated from
the hitch. Always leave just enough slack so you can
turn with your rig. Never allow safety chains to drag on
the ground.
Trailer Brakes
If your trailer weighs more than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg)
loaded, then it needs its own brakes ± and they must be
adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions
for the trailer brakes so you'll be able to install,
adjust and maintain them properly.
Since your vehicle is equipped with Stabilitrak
ž, your
trailer brake system cannot tap into the vehicle's
hydraulic brake system.
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 all trailer hitch parts 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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Fuses Usage
4WD Four-Wheel Drive System
HTR A/C Climate Control System
LOCKPower Door Lock Relay
(Lock Function)
HVAC 1Inside Rearview Mirror, Climate
Control System
L DOORDriver's Door Harness
Connection
CRUISE Cruise Control
UNLOCKPower Door Lock Relay
(Unlock Function)
RR FOG LP Rear Fog Lamp (Export Only)
BRAKE Anti-Lock Brake System
DRIVER UNLOCKPower Door Lock Relay
(Driver's Door Unlock Function)
IGN 0 PCM, TCM
TBC IGN 0 Truck Body Controller
VEH CHMSLVehicle and Trailer High
Mounted Stoplamp
LT TRLR ST/TRN Left Turn Signal/Stop TrailerFuses Usage
LT TRNLeft Turn Signals and
Sidemarkers
VEH STOPVehicle Stoplamps, Brake
Module, Electronic Throttle
Control Module
Body Harness Connector
RT TRLR ST/TRN Right Turn Signal/Stop Trailer
RT TRNRight Turn Signals and
Sidemarkers
DDM Driver Door Module
AUX PWR 2Rear Cargo Area Power
Outlets
LOCKS Power Door Lock System
ECCRear Electronic Climate
Control, Liftgate
TBC 2C Truck Body Controller
FLASH Flasher Module
CB LT DOORSLeft Power Window Circuit
Breaker
TBC 2B Truck Body Controller
TBC 2A Truck Body Controller
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Audio System(s).............................................3-67
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-99
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-100
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-102
Care of Your CD Changer...........................3-101
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-101
CD Changer...............................................3-95
Chime Level Adjustment.............................3-102
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-102
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-82
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-68
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-94
Setting the Time..........................................3-68
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-98
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-100
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-102
Automatic Climate Control System.....................3-24
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation..................2-44
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-16
Automatic Level Control...................................4-54
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-34B
Backing Up....................................................4-62
Battery..........................................................5-41
BATTERY NOT CHARGING.............................3-61
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-6
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-20
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-37
Before You Drive............................................3-83
Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-17
Brake
Parking......................................................2-37
System Warning Light..................................3-39
Brake Adjustment............................................5-41
Brake Fluid....................................................5-38
Brake Pedal, Throttle.......................................2-32
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-41
Brake Wear...................................................5-40
Brakes..........................................................5-38
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-29
BUCKLE PASSENGER....................................3-64
BUCKLE SEATBELT.......................................3-64
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Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-34
Infants and Young Children...........................1-30
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-40
Older Children.............................................1-28
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-44
Top Strap...................................................1-38
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-39
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-37
Chime Level Adjustment.................................3-102
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-23
Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle.................................5-103
Outside of Your Vehicle..............................5-105
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-108
Video Screen............................................3-102
Weatherstrips............................................5-105
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated
Wheels.....................................................5-107
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses......................5-106
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet...................................5-103
Cleaning Glass Surfaces................................5-104Cleaning Interior Plastic Components...............5-104
Cleaning Leather...........................................5-103
Cleaning the Mirror.........................................2-45
Cleaning the Speaker Covers..........................5-104
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel.........5-104
Cleaning the Windshield and Wiper Blades.......5-107
Cleaning Tires..............................................5-108
Cleaning Vinyl..............................................5-103
Cleaning Wood Panels...................................5-104
Climate Control System
Automatic...................................................3-24
Climate Controls Personalization....................3-32
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-32
Clock............................................................3-24
Compass Calibration.......................................2-45
Compass Variance..........................................2-44
Content Theft-Deferrent....................................2-27
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-42
Heater, Engine............................................2-32
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-25
Cooling System..............................................5-28
Cruise Control................................................3-11
Cruise Control Light........................................3-47
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-54
Current and Past Model Order Forms................7-12
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H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-5
Headlamp
Aiming.......................................................5-51
Horizontal Aiming.........................................5-52
Vertical Aiming............................................5-53
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-9
Headlamps....................................................5-56
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-55
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-60
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-55
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-55
Headphones...................................................3-89
Heated Seats................................................... 1-3
Heating.........................................................3-30
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-38
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-38
Hitches..........................................................4-60
HomeLink
žTransmitter....................................2-50
HomeLinkžTransmitter, Programming................2-50
Hood
Checking Things Under.................................. 5-8
Release....................................................... 5-9
Horn............................................................... 3-7
How the System Works...................................3-22
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank.................................................5-30How to Add Fluid............................................5-21
How to Check........................................5-19, 5-71
How to Check Lubricant...................................5-49
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-36
How to Inspect...............................................5-17
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-14
Hydroplaning..................................................4-34
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-27
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-26
If the Light is Flashing.....................................3-45
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-45
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-42
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-44
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-56
Ignition Positions.............................................2-30
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors.........................2-27
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-30
In¯ation - Tire Pressure...................................5-71
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-34
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-19
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..........................5-112
Interior Lamps................................................3-19
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M
Maintenance and Cleaning...............................2-67
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month................................6-10
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-8
Maintenance Record....................................6-16
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-15
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-13
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using Your................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-64
Making Turns.................................................4-62
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-44
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Memory Seat.................................................2-73Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-60
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) ± Customer Assistance....................... 7-4
Midgate.........................................................2-13
Midgate Drain Grate Removal and Cleaning.......2-70
Midgate Operation...........................................2-14
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
ž,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-43
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb
View Assist.............................................2-47
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-46
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-47
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-45
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
Navigation/Radio System..................................3-82
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-29
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-15
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O
Odometer......................................................3-35
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-14
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-11
Pressure Gage............................................3-46
OIL LIFE RESET............................................3-60
OIL PRESSURE LOW.....................................3-60
Older Children, Restraints................................1-28
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-49
OnStaržServices............................................2-48
OnStaržSteering Wheel Controls......................2-49
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-48
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-49
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-17
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-32
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View
Assist.....................................................2-47
Convex Mirror.............................................2-46
Heated Mirrors............................................2-47
Power Mirrors.............................................2-45
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..........................................5-26Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-4
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-11
P
Park Aid........................................................3-20
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-38
Shifting Out of............................................2-40
Parking
Assist........................................................3-20
Brake........................................................2-37
Over Things That Burn.................................2-41
Parking on Hills..............................................4-63
Passenger Air Bag Indicator.............................2-45
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator...................3-36
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR..............................3-65
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-56
Passing.................................................4-14, 4-62
Passlock
ž......................................................2-29
Personalization Button.....................................3-53
Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-32
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-77
Playing a CD.................................................3-79
Playing the Radio...........................................3-69
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Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-23
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.......................................5-111
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-3
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-35
Windows....................................................2-26
Power Steering...............................................4-12
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Programming the HomeLink
žTransmitter...........2-50
Puddle Lamps................................................3-17
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-12
R
Radio Data System (RDS)...............................3-68
Radio Messages.............................................3-74
Radios..........................................................3-67
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-100
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-102
Care of Your CD Changer...........................3-101
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-101
CD Changer...............................................3-95Radios (cont.)
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-82
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-68
Rear Seat Audio..........................................3-94
Setting the Time..........................................3-68
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-98
Understanding Reception............................3-100
RDS Messages..............................................3-73
Reaching Roadside Service............................... 7-6
Reading Lamps..............................................3-20
Rear Axle......................................................5-49
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-12
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-25
Rear Seat Audio Controls.................................3-94
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)....................................3-94
Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-83
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-6
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-22
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-55
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-31
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStarž, Compass and Temperature
Display......................................................2-43
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-13
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-46
REDUCED ENGINE POWER...........................3-61
Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels..................2-62
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