tow eye CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 2019 Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
12146157) - 2019 - CRC - 10/31/18
Driving and Operating 209
Fuel
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Recommended Fuel (2.0L L4Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Recommended Fuel (3.6L V6 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 273
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Trailer Towing
General TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 287
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Driving Information
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms
and can take your focus from the
task of driving. Exercise good
judgment and do not let other
activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local
governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, keep
your eyes on the road, keep your
hands on the steering wheel, and
focus your attention on driving.
. Do not use a phone in
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary
phone calls.
. Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up
information on phones or other
electronic devices. .
Designate a front seat
passenger to handle potential
distractions.
. Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio
stations and adjusting climate
control and seat settings.
Program all trip information into
any navigation device prior to
driving.
. Wait until the vehicle is parked
to retrieve items that have fallen
to the floor.
. Stop or park the vehicle to tend
to children.
. Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint.
. Avoid stressful conversations
while driving, whether with a
passenger or on a cell phone.