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Before starting, check all trailer hitch parts and
attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps,
tires and mirror adjustments. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start the vehicle and trailer moving and then
apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the
brakes are working. This checks the electrical connection
at the same time.
During the 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 the vehicle without a trailer. This
can help to avoid situations that require heavy braking
and sudden turns.
Passing
More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer.
Because the rig is longer, it is necessary to go much
farther beyond the passed vehicle before returning to
the lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, 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.
Making Turns
Notice:Making very sharp turns while trailering
could cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. The vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When turning with a trailer, make wider turns than
normal. Do this so the trailer will not strike soft shoulders,
curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or
sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
The arrows on the instrument panel ash whenever
signaling a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the
trailer lamps also ash, telling other drivers the vehicle is
turning, changing lanes or stopping.
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Fuses Usage
HVAC BLOWERHeating Ventilation Air
Conditioning Blower Switch
HVAC BLOWER
HIGHHeating Ventilation Air
Conditioning Blower - High Speed
Relay
HVAC CTRL
(BATT)Heating Ventilation Air
Conditioning Control Diagnostic
Link Connector (Battery)
HVAC CTRL (IGN)Heating Ventilation Air
Conditioning Control (Ignition)
IGN SENSOR Ignition Switch
INTERIOR
LIGHTSInterior Lamps
NOT INSTALLED Not Used
NOT INSTALLED Not Used
NOT INSTALLED Not Used
NOT INSTALLED Not Used
ONSTAR OnStar
®
PEDAL Adjustable Pedals
POWER
MIRRORSPower Mirrors
POWER
WINDOWSPower Windows (Sedan)
RADIO Audio System
Fuses Usage
ROOF/HEAT
SEATSunroof, Heated Seat, Power
Windows (Coupe, Retractable
Hardtop), Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror, Compass
RUN/CRANKCruise Control Switch, Passenger
Airbag Status Indicator, DSC
Switch
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare Fuse Holder
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare Fuse Holder
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare Fuse Holder
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare Fuse Holder
STR/WHL ILLUMSteering Wheel Controls
Backlighting
WIPER SW Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The vehicle may not be equipped with all the fuses and
features listed.
The engine compartment fuse block is located on the
driver side of the engine compartment, near the battery.
Notice:Spilling liquid on any electrical components
on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical component.
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Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Maintenance Record....................................6-17
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-14
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-13
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............................3-38
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-5
Manual Seats................................................... 1-4
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-46
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-37
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-37
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-39
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-39
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-5
N
Navigation System, Privacy..............................7-18
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-21
O
Odometer......................................................3-30
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-30
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-11
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-21
Pressure Light.............................................3-40
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-24
Older Children, Restraints................................1-36
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-5
OnStar, Privacy..............................................7-18
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-40
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-28
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-19
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-39
Power Mirrors.............................................2-39
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . 5-39
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
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Paint, Damage..............................................5-107
Parade Dimming.............................................3-17
Park
Headlamps Off in Park.................................3-14
Shifting Into................................................2-32
Shifting Out of............................................2-34
Park Brake....................................................2-31
Parking
Over Things That Burn.................................2-34
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-33
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-69
Passing.........................................................4-11
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer...............2-19
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation . . . 2-19
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 5-5
Power
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.......................................5-110
Lift Seat.....................................................1-12
Retained Accessory.....................................2-22
Seat ............................................................ 1-5
Steering Fluid.............................................5-39
Windows....................................................2-15Pressure Cap.................................................5-37
Privacy..........................................................7-16
Event Data Recorders..................................7-17
Navigation System.......................................7-18
OnStar.......................................................7-18
Radio Frequency Identication.......................7-18
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock...............2-10
R
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID), Privacy....7-18
Radio(s)........................................................3-54
Radios
Reception...................................................3-69
Setting the Clock.........................................3-53
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-68
Raising the Retractable Hardtop........................2-47
Reading Lamps..............................................3-17
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-11
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-37
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-37
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-6
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-13
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-26
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