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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.
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Driving with a Trailer
{CAUTION:
If you have a rear-most window open and you
pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide
(CO) could come into your vehicle. You can not
see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness
or death. SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-40.
To maximize your safety when towing a trailer:
Have your exhaust system inspected for
leaks, and make necessary repairs before
starting on your trip.
Keep the rear-most windows closed.
If exhaust does come into your vehicle
through a window in the rear or another
opening, drive with your front, main heating
or cooling system on and with the fan on
any speed. This will bring fresh, outside air
into your vehicle. Do not use the climate
control setting for maximum air because it
only recirculates the air inside your vehicle.
SeeDual Climate Control System on
page 3-20.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 connection, 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.
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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-42
Manual Rearview Mirror with Compass...........2-42
Manual Rearview Mirror with Compass
and Temperature..............................2-46, 3-33
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®.............2-42
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®
and Compass..........................................2-44
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®,
Compass, and Temperature Display............2-48
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-51
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror....................2-51
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-51
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-50
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-50
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
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Navigation/Radio System................................3-117
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-24
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-15
O
Odometer......................................................3-32
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-32
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-13
Oil
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-44
Engine.......................................................5-16
Pressure Gage............................................3-43
Older Children, Restraints................................1-25
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
®System.............................................2-52
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
Off Paved Roads.........................................4-16
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-27
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-51
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-51
Heated Mirrors............................................2-51
Manual Mirrors............................................2-50
Power Mirrors.............................................2-50
Overhead Console..........................................2-58
Owner Checks and Services.............................6-10
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
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Rearview Mirror with Compass..........................2-42
Rearview Mirror with Compass and
Temperature.......................................2-46, 3-33
Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...........................2-42
Rearview Mirror with OnStar®and Compass.........2-44
Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass, and
Temperature Display.....................................2-48
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-42
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-13
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-50
Reduced Engine Power Light............................3-45
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-6
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-75
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-73
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-52
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-11
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-10
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-61
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-62
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-61
Replacing Parts...........................................1-62Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-25
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-19
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-43
Roof
Power........................................................2-18
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-40
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Safety Belt
Pretensioners..............................................1-24
Reminder Light............................................3-33
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-89
Driver Position............................................1-12
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-12
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts........1-11
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small Adults.........................1-22
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-19
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-19
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-24
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-18
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-7
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