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Let’s review what driving experts say about what
happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering
and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the
tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked.
In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and
constantly seek
an escape route or area of less danger.
Skidding
In a slud, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable
care suited
to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving”
those conditions. But skids are always possible.
The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’s
three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels
aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too
much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and
lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid,
too
much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin.
A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best
handled by easing your foot
off the accelerator pedal.
If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way
you want the
vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your
vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready
for a
second skid if it occurs.
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,
gravel or other material is
on the road. For safety, you’ll
want to slow down and adjust your driving to these
conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery
surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and
vehicle control more limited.
While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or
braking (including engine braking
by shifting to a lower
gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide.
You may not realize the surface is slippery until your
vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning
clues
-- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on
the road to make a “mirrored surface”
-- and slow down
when you have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps
avoid only
the braking skid.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your vehicle will require more frequent service due to
off-road use. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for
additional information.
Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving.
One reason is that some drivers are likely to be
impaired
-- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision
problems, or by fatigue. Rere
are some tips on night driving.
0 Drive defensively.
0 Don’t drink and drive.
0 Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the
0 Since you can’t see as well, you may need to
glare
from headlamps behind you.
slow down and keep more space between you and
other vehicles.
Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your
headlamps can light up only
so much road ahead.
0 In remote areas, watch for animals.
0 If you’re tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest.
Night Vision
No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as
we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old
driver may require at least twice as much light to see the
same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
What you do
in the daytime can also affect your night
vision. For example,
if you spend the day in bright
sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will
have less trouble adjusting
to night. But if you’re
driving, don’t wear sunglasses at night. They may cut
down on glare from headlamps, but they also make
a lot
of things invisible.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Freeway Driving 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
“blind” spot.
Once you
are moving on the freeway, make certain you
allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move
Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, slightly
slower at night.
expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest
of all roads. But they have their own special rules. When you wa\
nt to leave the freeway, move to the proper
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 The e\
xit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
left lane on a freeway
as a passing lane. lane well
in advance. If you miss your exit, do not,
the next exit.
The most advice On driving is: under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to
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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. 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 mirrors and your
instruments frequently.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from
driving in flat or rolling terrain.
If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re
If You get Pull Off the road into a service planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make
Or parking area and take a nap, get Some exercise, Or your trips safer and more enjoyable. (See “Off-Road
both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as
Driving,7 in the Index for about driving
an emergency.
off-road.)

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I
A GA ‘TION:
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’t see
or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness or
death. (See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.) To
maximize your safety when towing
a trailer:
0 Have your exhaust system inspected for
leaks, and make necessary repairs before
starting on your trip.
Keep the rear-most windows closed.
0 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
MAX AfC because it only recirculates the
air inside your vehicle. (See “Comfort
Controls” in the Index.) 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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuse/Circuit Breaker Usage
2
3
4
8
9
10
11
12 Cigarette
Lighter, Data
Link Connector
Cruise Control Module and Switch,
Body Control Module, Heated Seats
Gages, Body Control Module,
Instrument Panel Cluster
Interior Lights
Not Used
Power Outside Mirror, Power
Lock Relay
Courtesy Lamps, Battery Run-Down
Protection
HVAC Control Head (Manual)
Turn Signal Cluster, Engine Control Module
Parking Lamps, Power Window
Switch, Body Control Module,
Ashtray Lamp
FuseKircuit
Breaker Usage
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22 23
24 Auxiliary Power
Power Locks Motor
4WD Switch, Engine Controls
(VCM, PCM, Transmission)
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint,
SDM Module
Front Wiper
Not Used
Radio Battery
Not Used HVAC (Manual), HVAC
I
(Automatic), HVAC Sensors
(Automatic)
Anti-Lock Brakes
Rear Wiper
Radio, Ignition
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RT TRN
RR PRK
TRL PRK
LT HDLP
RT HDLP
FR PRK
INT BAT
ENG
1
ECM B
ABS
ECM
1
HORN
BTSI
BN LP
NC
RAP
02
IGN B
Usage
Right Turn Signal Rear
Right Rear Parking Lamps
Trailer Parking Lamps
Left Headlamp
Right Headlamp
Front Parking Lamps I/P Fuse Block Feed
Engine Sensors/Solenoids, MAP,
CAM, PURGE, VENT
Engine Control Module,
Fuel Pump,
Module, Oil Pressure
Anti-Lock Brake System
Engine Control Module Injectors
Horn
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock
Back-up Lamps
Air Conditioning
Retained Accessory Power Oxygen Sensor
Column Feed, IGN
2, 3,4
Name
DRL
FOG LP
IGN A
STUD #2
PARKLP LR PRK
IGN C
HTDSEAT
ATC
RRDFOG
HVAC
TRCHMSL
RR WIW
CRANK
HAZLP
VECHMSL
HTDMIR STOPLP
TBC
Usage
Daytime Running Lamps
Fog Lamps Starting and Charging IGN
1
Accessory Feeds, Electric Brake
Parking Lamps
Left Rear Parking Lamps
Starter Solenoid, Fuel Pump, PRNDL
Heated Seat
Electronic Transfer Case
Rear Defogger HVAC System
Trailer Center High-Mount Stop
Lamp
Rear Window Wiper
Clutch Switch, NSBU Switch
Hazard Lamps
Vehicle Center High-Mount Stop Lamp
Heated Mirror
S toplamps
Truck Body Computer
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Brakes (Continued) PedalTravel
................................. 6-32
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-32
Trailer
...................................... 4-46
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Check
........... 7-41
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
................... ....... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2- 13
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-43
Bulb Replacement
......................... 6-33, 6-62
Wear
....................................... 6-31
BTSICheck
................................... 7-41
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
................. 6.64. 6.65
Carbon Monoxide
................ 2.9.2.27.4.38. 4.45
Cargocover
................................... 2-54
Cargo Tie Downs
............................... 2-55
Center Front Passenger Position
................... 1-30
Certificatioflire Label
.......................... 4-40
Chains Safety
...................................... 4-46
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5 -2 1
Charging System Light
.......................... 2-69
Check
4WD Light .............................. 2-77
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-77
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-56
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-56
Child Restraints
................................ 1-42
Center Seat Positions
.......................... 1-50
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
........... 1-48
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-50
Tire
........................................ 6-48 TopStrap
................................... 1-47
Where Not to Put
............................. 1-50
Where to Put
................................ 1-46
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-57
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-59
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-14
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-55
Exterior Lamps and Lenses
..................... 6-54
Glass
....................................... 6-53
Inside
of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-50
Interior Plastic Components
..................... 6-52
Outside
of Your Vehicle ........................ 6-54
Vinyl
....................................... 6-51
Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades
.......... 6-53
Climate Control System
....................... 3-2, 3-3
Clock, Setting
.................................. 3-10
Clutch, Hydraulic
............................... 6-20
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-1
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-30
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
Convex Outside
Mirror .......................... 2-46
Coolant Heater, Engine
.......................... 2-17
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-8
Cruise Control ................................. 2-37
Fabric
...................................... 6-50
InstrumentPanel
............................. 6-52
Leather
..................................... 6-52
Stains
...................................... 6-51
Tires
....................................... 6-55
Weatherstrips
................................ 6-53
Wheels
..................................... 6-55
ConvenienceNet
............................... 2-54
Coolant
.................................. 5-14, 6-23
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