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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.
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. SeeOff-Road
Driving on page 4-17for information about driving
off-road.
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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.
While towing a trailer or when exposed to long periods
of sunshine, the oor of the truck bed may become
very warm. Avoid putting items in the truck bed
that might be affected by high ambient temperatures.
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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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-7
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-12
At Least Once a Month................................6-12
At Least Once a Year..................................6-13
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles
(160, 1 600 and 10 000km).......................6-12
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-9
Maintenance Record....................................6-20
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-18
Owner Checks and Services.........................6-11
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-15
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-45
Manual Seats................................................... 1-3
Manual Selectable Ride...................................4-11
Manual Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-32
Operation...................................................2-32
Manual Windows............................................2-15
Memory Seat.................................................2-79Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-54
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass....2-60
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-62
Automatic Dimming Rearview
with OnStar
®and Compass.......................2-56
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-58
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-56
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-68
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors........................2-65
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-68
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors...................2-68
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-68
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-64
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors....................2-67
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-66
Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors...................2-66
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
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New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-20
Noise Control System, Tampering......................5-61
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-18
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Odometer......................................................3-32
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-32
Off-Road Driving.............................................4-17
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-14
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-20
Pressure Gage............................................3-47
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-23
Older Children, Restraints................................1-32
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-69
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-29
Outlet(s), Accessory Power...............................3-18
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-68
Camper-Type Mirrors....................................2-65
Convex Mirror.............................................2-68
Curb View Assist Mirrors..............................2-68
Heated Mirrors............................................2-68
Manual Mirrors............................................2-64
Power Foldaway Mirrors...............................2-67
Power Mirrors.............................................2-66
West Coast-Type Mirrors..............................2-66
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . 5-40
Owner Checks and Services.............................6-11
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
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Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-50
Shifting Out of............................................2-52
Parking
Brake........................................................2-49
Over Things That Burn.................................2-53
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-53
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-36
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-80
Passing.........................................................4-15
Passlock
®......................................................2-19
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab....................4-61
Power
Accessory Outlet(s)......................................3-18
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System.......................................5-126
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-4
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-22
Seat............................................................ 1-4
Steering Fluid.............................................5-46
Windows....................................................2-16
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
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Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-17
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Radios..........................................................3-70
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-72
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-128
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-130
Care of Your CDs and DVDs .......................3-129
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-85
Radio with CD............................................3-74
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-99
Rear Seat Audio........................................3-125
Setting the Time for Radios with
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-71
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-71
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-126
Understanding Reception............................3-128
Rear Axle......................................................5-56
Locking......................................................4-12
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-12
Rear Doors....................................................2-13
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-30
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)..................................3-125
Rear Seat Entertainment System.....................3-114
Rear Seat Operation...............................1-10, 1-11Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-27
Rearview Mirror, Automatic
Dimming with Compass................................2-60
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display................2-62
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStar®and Compass..........................2-56
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar®,
Compass and Temperature Display..................2-58
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-56
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-6
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-15
Recovery Hooks.............................................4-47
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-62
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-99
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-95
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-72
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-14
General Motors...........................................7-14
United States Government............................7-13
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-88
Replacing Restraint System
Parts After a Crash..................................1-89
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-22
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