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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 flow. 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 flow. 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 flow.
Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the
posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it's 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 isn't another vehicle in your
ªblindº spot.

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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.
Don't 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 rearview 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.

4-40 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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Fuse Description
IGN 0:
CLUSTER
PCM, & BCMInstrument Panel Cluster,
Powertrain Control Module,
Body Control
NOT USED Not Used
LOW BLOWER HVAC Control Assembly,
Blower Motor
HVAC Air Temperature Valve Motor,
HVAC Control Assembly,
Solenoid Box, Compass Mirror
CRUISE Cruise Control Module
NOT USED Not Used
NOT USED Not Used
NOT USED Not Used
BTSI Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock
Control System
NOT USED Not Used
NOT USED Not Used
NOT USED Not Used
TURN
SIGNALS,
CORN LPSTurn Signals, Cornering LampsFuse Description
AIR BAG Air Bag System
CLUSTER Instrument Panel Cluster
NOT USED Not Used
PCM, BCM,
U/H RELAYPowertrain Control Module, Body
Control Module, Underhood
Ignition/Relay
RADIO, HVAC,
RFA CLUSTER,
DATA LINKRadio, HVAC Control Assembly,
Instrument Panel Cluster, Remote
Keyless Entry Module, Data Link
Connector, Bose Amplifier
BCM Body Control Module
CIGAR LTR,
AUX POWERAuxiliary Power, Cigarette
Lighter, Power Drop
INADV
POWER BUSVanity Mirrors, Instrument Panel
Courtesy Lamps, Instrument
Panel Compartment Lamps,
Trunk Courtesy Lamp, Header
Courtesy and Reading Lamps, I/S
Lighted Rearview Mirror
NOT USED Not Used
HIGH BLOWER High Blower Relay
HAZARD Hazard Switch

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Fuse Description
STOP LAMPS Stoplamps Switch
DOOR LOCKS Door Lock Relays (Internal to
Body Control Module) and
External Driver Door Lock Relay
POWER
MIRRORSLeft
-hand and Right-hand
Power Mirrors
RH
HEATED SEATPassenger's Side Heated Seat
LH
HEATED SEATDriver's Side Heated Seat
NOT USED Not Used
ONSTAR OnStar

System
NOT USED Not Used
NOT USED Not Used
RED STRG
WHL ILLUMSteering Wheel Radio
Switch Illumination
FRT PARK LPS Front Parking Lamps,
Sidemarker LampsFuse Description
TAIL LAMPS,
LIC LAMPSTaillamps, License Lamps,
Rear Sidemarker Lamps,
Rear Sidemarker Lamps
PANEL
DIMMINGDimmable Instrument
Panel Lamps
NOT USED Not Used
WIPER Wiper Switch
POWER DROP Power Drop
RADIO, CRUISE Radio, Steering Wheel Radio
Controls, Cruise Control Switches
NOT USED Not Used
Circuit Breaker Description
NOT USED Not Used
PWR
WINDOWS,
PWR SUNROOFPower Windows, Power Sunroof
REAR DEFOG Rear Defog
POWER SEATS Power Seats
NOT USED Not Used

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To remove the main fuse block cover, follow
these steps:
1. Remove the remote positive (+) terminal cap. See
ªRemote Positive (+) Terminalº in the Index.
2. Turn the knob on the front of the fuse
cover counterclockwise.
3. Pull off the cover.
The main underhood fuse block (B) contains
the following:Maxi Fuses Description
1 Cooling Fans
2 Crank
3 Power Seats, Rear Defog,
Trunk Release
4 HVAC Controls, Hazard Flasher,
CHMSL, Body Control Module,
Stoplamps, Power Mirrors
5 HVAC Controls, Compass
Mirror, Cruise Control,
PRNDL Lamp, Powertrain
Control Module (PCM)
6 Cooling Fans
7 Body Control Module, Cigar
Lighter, Accessory Power
Outlet, Audio Systems,
Keyless Entry System,
I/P Cluster, HVAC Controls
8 Turn Signals, Air Bag System, I/P
Cluster, Body Control Module,
Windshield Wipers