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Here are some tips on night driving.
·Drive defensively.
·Do not drink and drive.
·Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the
glare from headlamps behind you.
·Since you can not see as well, you may need to
slow down and keep more space between you
and other vehicles.
·Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your
headlamps can light up only so much road ahead.
·In remote areas, watch for animals.
·If you are tired, pull off the road in a safe place
and rest.
No one can see as well at night as in the daytime.
But as we get older these differences increase.
A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much
light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
What you do in the daytime can also affect your
night vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright
sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your
eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you
are driving, do not wear sunglasses at night. They
may cut down on glare from headlamps, but they also
make a lot of things invisible.You can be temporarily blinded by approaching
headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several
seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When
you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver
who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with
misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid
staring directly into the approaching headlamps.
Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle
clean Ð inside and out. Glare at night is made much
worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass
can build up a ®lm caused by dust. Dirty glass makes
lights dazzle and ¯ash more than clean glass would,
making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a
roadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keep
your eyes moving; that way, it is easier to pick out dimly
lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be
checked regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes
be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from
night blindness Ð the inability to see in dim light Ð and
are not even aware of it.
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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 ªblindº spot.
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you
allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to
move slightly slower at night.When you want to leave the freeway, move to the
proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do
not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive
on to the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
The exit speed is usually posted.
Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not
to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance
at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are
going slower than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. If you
must start when you are not fresh Ð such as after
a day's work Ð do not plan to make too many miles that
®rst part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing
and shoes you can easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needs
service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you
will ®nd experienced and able service experts in GM
dealerships all across North America. They will be ready
and willing to help if you need it.
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Here are some things you can check before a trip:
·Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir full?
Are all windows clean inside and outside?
·Wiper Blades:Are they in good shape?
·Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:Have you checked
all levels?
·Lamps:Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
·Tires:They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for
long-distance driving? Are the tires all in¯ated to the
recommended pressure?
·Weather Forecasts:What is the weather outlook
along your route? Should you delay your trip a
short time to avoid a major storm system?
·Maps:Do you have up-to-date maps?
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.
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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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Fuses Usage
P/W Power Windows
DOM Dome Light, Radio Memory
TAILLicense Plate Light,
Clearance/Marker Lights, Instrument
Panel Illumination, Warning Tone
HAZ Hazard Lights, Turn Signal
IGOxygen Sensor Heater, Cruise
Control, Ignition Coil, Meter, G
Sensor
CIGCigar/Cigarette Lighter, Radio,
Power Mirror
D/L Door Locks
STPBrake Light, Horn, Center
High-Mounted Stop Lamp,
Cruise Control
FOG Not Used
DEFRear Window Defogger, DRL,
Heater, Air Conditioning
S/H Not Used
TRNTurn Signal, Back-Up Light,
Hazard Lights
WIPWindshield Wiper/Washer, Rear
Window Wiper/Washer
Fuses for the air bags and the heater/air conditioning
system are located next to the instrument panel
fuse block.
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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-31
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-33
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-32
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-32
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-12
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-100
O
Odometer......................................................3-28
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-13
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Light.............................................3-36
Older Children, Restraints................................1-29
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
Opening a Rear Door When the Security Lock
Is On .......................................................... 2-8
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-16
Operation......................................................3-20
Operation Tips................................................3-23
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-5
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-22Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-33
Manual Mirrors............................................2-32
Power Mirrors.............................................2-32
Overdrive Off.................................................2-19
Overdrive Off Light..........................................3-37
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-4
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-12
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-25
Shifting Out of............................................2-27
Parking
Brake........................................................2-24
Over Things That Burn.................................2-28
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
Park (P) Mechanism Check...........................6-27
Parking on Hills..............................................4-63
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-28
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-24
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections..........6-28
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-30
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-32
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-23
Passing.................................................4-13, 4-61
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Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a CD.................................................3-42
Playing the Radio...........................................3-40
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-18
Door Locks.................................................. 2-7
Indicator Light.............................................3-37
Steering Fluid.............................................5-37
Windows....................................................2-11
Power Mode..................................................2-20
Power Steering...............................................4-10
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-13
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-28
Radio Messages.............................................3-42
Radios..........................................................3-39
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-45
Care of Your CDs........................................3-45
Radio with CD............................................3-40
Setting the Time..........................................3-39
Understanding Reception..............................3-45
Reading Lamps..............................................3-17Rear Axle......................................................5-48
Front Axle (Four-Wheel-Drive) Service............6-29
Rear Combination Lamps.................................5-54
Rear Door Security Locks.................................. 2-8
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-5
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions.............1-26
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-26
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-22
Rear Window Washer/Wiper............................... 3-9
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-31
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-3
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-47
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation............. 2-4
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-77
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-74
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-55
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-42
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash.....................................................1-60
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-10
General Motors...........................................7-10
United States Government............................7-10
Restraint System Check...................................6-25
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-59
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash..................................................1-60
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Tires (cont.)
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-70
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-66
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-15
Top Strap......................................................1-39
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-41
Torque Lock...................................................2-26
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-59
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-47
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-57
Your Vehicle...............................................4-47
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-60
Transfer Case........................................2-22, 5-49
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-20
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-23
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-16
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-20
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-11
Transportation Options...................................... 7-7
Traveling to Remote Areas...............................4-18
Trip Odometer................................................3-28
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-6
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-62U
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-27
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-45
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-68
United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-71
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-86
Using the Rear Door Security Lock..................... 2-8
Using the Recovery Hooks...............................4-45
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-7
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Design......................................................... 4-3
Loading......................................................4-51
Parking Your...............................................2-28
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Records....................................................... 7-9
Vehicle Identi®cation
Number (VIN).............................................5-93
Service Parts Identi®cation Label...................5-93
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-42
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-22
Visor Vanity Mirror..........................................2-11
Visors...........................................................2-11
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