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Freeway Driving
Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways, parkways,
expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are the
safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules.The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep
up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the
same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ow.
Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the
freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you
drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check
traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with
the ow. Try to merge into the gap at close to the
prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check your
mirrors, and glance over your shoulder as often as
necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic ow.
Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the
posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it is slower.
Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass.
Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use
your turn signal.
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your
shoulder to make sure there is not another vehicle in
your blind spot.
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you
allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to
move slightly slower at night.
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Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis?
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.
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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.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as
you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer.
This can help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal
longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible,
have someone guide you.
Making Turns
Notice:Making very sharp turns while trailering
could cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns
than normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike
soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects.
Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in
advance.
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Relays Usage
SPARE Not Used
REV LAMP
RELAY MICROISRVM (Inside Rearview Mirror),
License Plate Lamp Assembly
Fuses Usage
L FRT HTD
SEAT MODDriver’s Heated Seat Module
MEM/ADAPT
SEATDriver’s Power Seat Switch, Memory
Seat Module
THEFTUniversal Garage Door Opener,
Intrusion Sensor, Diversity Antenna
Module
REVERSE
LAMPISRVM (Inside Rearview Mirror),
License Plate Lamp Assembly
SPARE Not Used
POSITION
LAMPTaillamp Assemblies, Front Position
Lamp Assemblies
SPARE Not Used
ELC COMP ELC Compressor, ELC Solenoid
AUDIO Radio, OnStar Module
FFS SW Flip Fold Seat Switch
REAR DR MOD Rear Door Modules
Fuses Usage
FFSM Flip Fold Seat Module
DRIVER
DR MODDriver’s Door Module
BASSTaillamps, Center High-Mounted
Stop Lamp, Flasher Module, ABS
Module, Trailer Lamps
HDLP
LEVELINGHeadlamp Leveling System Chassis
Sensors (Export Only)
SPARE Not Used
CCP CCP (Climate Control Panel)
IGN 3Heated Seat Modules, Air Inlet
Motor, Shifter Assembly
J Cases Usage
AMP Audio Amplier
ELC ELC Compressor
Circuit
BreakersUsage
SEAT C/BPower Seat Switches, Memory Seat
Module
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Relays Usage
REAR FOG
LAMP
RLY MICRORear Fog Lamps (Export Only)
FUEL PUMP
MOTOR
RLY MICROFuel Pump Motor
Fuses Usage
INTERIOR
LAMPHush Panel Lamps, Puddle Lamps,
Overhead Courtesy Lamp Assembly
RT FRT
DR MODPassenger’s Door Module
RIMRIM (Rear Integration Module),
Ignition Switch, Key Lock Cylinder
REAR FOG
LAMPRear Fog Lamps (Export Only)
SUSPNTN Suspension Module
VICSTV Tuner Assembly, VICS (Vehicle
Information Communication System)
Module
SPARE Not Used
POWER
SOUNDERPower Sounder, Inclination Sensor
AFTERBOIL Afterboil Heater Pump
Fuses Usage
CANISTER
VENTCanister Vent Solenoid
FUEL
PUMP MTRFuel Pump Motor
REAR HVAC Rear Climate Control System
R FRT HTD
SEAT MODPassenger’s Side Heated Seat
Module
REAR HATCH Rear Hatch Latch
AIR BAG SDM (Sensing Diagnostic Module)
IGN 1Shifter, Power Sounder, Rear
Parking Aid, Rearview Mirror, RIM
SPARE Not Used
SPARE Not Used
J Cases Usage
SUNROOF MOD Power Sunroof Module
REAR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger Element
Circuit
BreakersUsage
DR MOD
PWR C/BDoor Modules
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M
Magnetic Ride Control.....................................4-10
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-8
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year.................................... 6-9
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-14
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-13
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-11
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-42
Manual Passenger Seat.................................... 1-2
Map Pocket...................................................2-47
Memory Mirrors..............................................2-53
Memory Seat.................................................2-53
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-57Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®.....2-35
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®
and Compass..........................................2-35
Memory.....................................................2-53
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-39
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-39
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror....................2-39
Outside Power Heated Mirrors.......................2-38
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
N
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual......................................................3-98
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-20
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-13
O
Odometer......................................................3-35
Odometers, Trip..............................................3-35
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-14
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Oil
Engine.......................................................5-16
Pressure Light.............................................3-45
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-19
Older Children, Restraints................................1-28
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-40
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-17
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-30
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-39
Convex Mirror.............................................2-39
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-39
Power Heated Mirrors..................................2-38
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . 5-28
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-8
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Panic Brake Assist..........................................4-11
Parade Dimming.............................................3-20
Park Aid........................................................3-20Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-30
Shifting Out of............................................2-32
Parking
Assist........................................................3-20
Brake........................................................2-28
Over Things That Burn.................................2-33
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-32
Passing.........................................................4-14
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-23
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.........................................5-94
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-3
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-22
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-34
Windows....................................................2-14
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-27
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-14
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R
Radios..........................................................3-80
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-113
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-113
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual...................................................3-98
Radio with CD............................................3-81
Setting the Time..........................................3-80
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-111
Understanding Reception............................3-113
Reading Lamps..............................................3-20
Rear Air Conditioning System...........................3-31
Rear Axle......................................................5-47
Limited-Slip.................................................4-10
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-10
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-25
Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-98
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-8
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-22
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®.....................................................2-35
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®and Compass.................................2-35
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-5
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-11
Recovery Hook...............................................4-44
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-50
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-5Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-6
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-73
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-71
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-12
General Motors...........................................7-12
United States Government............................7-11
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-58
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash..................................................1-59
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-22
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-22
Roadside
Service........................................................ 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-44
Running the Engine While Parked.....................2-34
S
Safety Belt
Pretensioners..............................................1-27
Reminder Light............................................3-36
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-88
Driver Position............................................1-15
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-15
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Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-50
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-52
Your Vehicle...............................................4-50
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-9
Control System Warning Light.......................3-40
Limited-Slip Rear Axle..................................4-10
Magnetic Ride Control..................................4-10
StabiliTrak
®System.....................................4-11
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-22
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-25
Trip Odometers..............................................3-35
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............3-20
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-113
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-66
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-45
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders..................................................7-10
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-93
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-93
Vehicle Personalization
DIC ...........................................................3-66
Memory Seat and Mirrors.............................2-53
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-30
Visors...........................................................2-16
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