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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.
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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 inless 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 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 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.
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.
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Fuses Usage
POWER
MIRRORSPower Mirrors
EPS Electric Power SteeringFuses Usage
RUN/CRANKCruise Control, Electronic
Range Select
HVAC BLOWER
HIGH (Relay)Climate Control System
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Fuses Usage
CLUSTER/THEFTInstrument Panel Cluster,
Theft Deterrent System
ONSTAR
®OnStar®System
NOT INSTALLED Not Used
AIRBAG (IGN) Airbag System
HVAC CTRL
(BATT)Climate Control System
PEDALAdjustable Throttle and
Brake Pedal
WIPER SWWindshield Wiper/Washer
Switch
IGN SENSOR Ignition Switch
NOT INSTALLED Not Used
NOT INSTALLED Not Used
RADIO Audio System
INTERIOR
LIGHTSOverhead Lighting,
Trunk/Cargo Lighting
NOT INSTALLED Not Used
HVAC CTRL (IGN) Climate Control System
Fuses Usage
HVAC BLOWER Climate Control System
DOOR LOCK Automatic Door Lock System
ROOF/HEAT
SEATSunroof, Heated Seats,
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
POWER
WINDOWSPower Window Switch
NOT INSTALLED Not Used
NOT INSTALLED Not Used
AIRBAG (BATT) Airbag System
FUSE PULLER Fuse Puller
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare
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Fuses Usage
9 Not Used
10 Sunroof Controls
11 Not Used
12 Auxiliary Power 2
13 Not Used
14 Heated Seat Controls
15 Not Used
16Remote Keyless Entry System,
XM Satellite Radio, Rear Seat
Entertainment System, Homelink
17 Back-up Lamps
18 Not Used
19 Not Used
20Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary
Power Outlet
21 Not Used
22 Trunk
23 Rear Window Defogger
24 Heated Mirror Controls
25 Fuel PumpRelays Usage
26 Rear Window Defogger
27 Parklamps
28 Not Used
29 Not Used
30 Not Used
31 Not Used
32 Not Used
33 Back-up Lamps
34 Not Used
35 Not Used
36 Trunk
37 Fuel Pump
38 (Diode) Cargo Lamps
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Locks (cont.)
Power Door................................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-12
Loss of Control...............................................4-15
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-3
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-15
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-13
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using Your................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-46Making Turns.................................................4-45
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-39
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-3
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Map Pocket...................................................2-45
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-7
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-50
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean
Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and
U.S. Virgin Islands) – Customer Assistance....... 7-5
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-35
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®.....2-36
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-35
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®.............2-35
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-37
Outside Power Heated Mirrors.......................2-37
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-37
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
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New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-22
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-13
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O
Odometer......................................................3-33
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-13
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-17
Pressure Light.............................................3-42
Older Children, Restraints................................1-31
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar
®Personal Calling.................................2-39
OnStar®Services............................................2-38
OnStar®System.............................................2-38
Operation......................................................3-21
Operation Tips................................................3-30
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-7
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-30
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-37
Power Heated Mirrors..................................2-37
Power Mirrors.............................................2-37
Overseas – Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner’s Information........................................7-13
P
Parental Control..............................................3-96
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-30Park (P) (cont.)
Shifting Out of............................................2-32
Parking
Brake........................................................2-29
Over Things That Burn.................................2-32
Parking on Hills..............................................4-46
Passing.................................................4-13, 4-44
PASS-Key
®III+..............................................2-20
PASS-Key®III+ Operation................................2-20
Personalization...............................................3-47
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-78
Playing a CD.........................3-56, 3-67, 3-80, 3-91
Playing a Specic Loaded CD..........................3-92
Playing the Radio...................3-53, 3-59, 3-70, 3-83
Power............................................................. 1-3
Accessory Outlets........................................3-20
Door Locks.................................................2-11
Electrical System.........................................5-87
Windows....................................................2-17
Power Lift Seat................................................ 1-2
Power Steering...............................................4-11
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-30
Primary Radio Controls..................................3-111
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-12
Programming the HomeLink
®Transmitter...........2-41
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Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-14
R
Radio Data System (RDS)...............3-58, 3-69, 3-82
Radio Messages.....................3-56, 3-64, 3-75, 3-88
Radios..........................................................3-52
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-117
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-118
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-118
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-69
Radio with CD....................................3-53, 3-58
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-82
Rear Seat Audio..............................3-111, 3-113
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-53
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-52
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-115
Understanding Reception............................3-116
RDS Messages..............................3-63, 3-74, 3-87
Rear Compartment Fuse Block.........................5-93
Rear Reading Lamps......................................3-19
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-28
Rear Seat Audio Controls...............................3-114Rear Seat Audio (RSA)........................3-111, 3-113
Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-96
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-7
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-24
Rear Seat Radio Controls...............................3-112
Rear Sliding Seat (MAXX Only).......................... 1-9
Rear Window Defogger............................3-25, 3-29
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-35
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®.....................................................2-36
Rearview Mirror with OnStar®...........................2-35
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-35
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-31
Remote Control.............................................3-103
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-6
Remote Trunk/Liftgate Release.........................2-14
Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 2-9
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-69
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-67
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-49
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-38
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash.....................................................1-61
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