child lock GMC ENVOY 2007 User Guide

Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more
effective than braking. For example, you come over
a hill and nd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car
suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts
out from between parked cars and stops right in
front of you. You can avoid these problems by
braking — if you can stop in time. But sometimes
you cannot; there is not room. That is the time for
evasive action — steering around the problem.
Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies
like these. First apply your brakes.
SeeBraking on page 306. It is better to remove as
much speed as you can from a possible collision.
Then steer around the problem, to the left or
right depending on the space available.An emergency like this requires close attention
and a quick decision. If you are holding the
steering wheel at the recommended 9 and
3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full
180 degrees very quickly without removing either
hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly,
and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you
have avoided the object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible is a good reason to practice defensive
driving at all times and wear safety belts properly.
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Filling the Tank
{CAUTION:
Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel re
can cause bad injuries. To help avoid
injuries to you and others, read and follow
all the instructions on the pump island.
Turn off your engine when you are
refueling. Do not smoke if you are near
fuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep
sparks, ames, and smoking materials
away from fuel. Do not leave the fuel
pump unattended when refueling your
vehicle. This is against the law in some
places. Keep children away from the fuel
pump; never let children pump fuel.The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged
fuel door on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly
counterclockwise.
While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from
the hook on the fuel door.
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Ignition Positions......................................... 113
Infants and Young Children, Restraints.......... 45
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 447
Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 168
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 182
Cluster..................................................... 198
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Jump Starting.............................................. 423
K
Keyless Entry System................................... 97
Keys............................................................. 95
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 440
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection................... 185
Dome....................................................... 182
Dome Lamp Override............................... 183Lamps (cont.)
Electric Power Management..................... 184
Fog .......................................................... 182
Reading................................................... 183
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 56
License Plate Lamps................................... 435
Liftgate/Liftglass........................................... 106
Liftglass/Liftgate........................................... 106
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 201
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 207
Brake System Warning............................. 206
Change Engine Oil................................... 214
Charging System..................................... 205
Check Gages Warning............................. 216
Check Gas Cap....................................... 217
Cruise Control.......................................... 215
Gate Ajar................................................. 216
Highbeam On.......................................... 215
Low Fuel Warning.................................... 217
Malfunction Indicator................................ 210
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 202
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 200
Reduced Engine Power............................ 215
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 200
Security................................................... 214
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