2002 CHEVROLET VENTURE mirror

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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.
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you
allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move
slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper
lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not,
under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to
the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.

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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 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 flat or rolling terrain.

4-39 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't see
or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness or
death. See ªEngine Exhaustº in the Index. 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
recirculation because it only recirculates
the air inside your vehicle. See ªComfort
Controlsº 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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Circuit Breakers Usage
HEADLAMP Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Control Module, Headlamp and
Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch
PWR SLD DR Power Sliding Door
PWR WDO Front Power WindowsCircuit Breakers Usage
PWR/HEATED
SEAT PSDSix
-Way Power Seats and Rear
Side Door Actuator Motor
FRT HVAC
HI BLWRBlower Motor Hi Speed
Relay Module
Fuses Usage
SWC
BACKLIGHTSteering Wheel Radio Control
Switches (Illumination)
PCM/PASS
KEY/CLUSTERInstrument Cluster to
PRNDL Indicators
PWR MIRROR Power Remote Control
Mirror Switch
CRUISE Cruise Control Module, Switch
and Release Switch
Blank Not Used
PCM/CRANK Powertrain Control Module
(PCM), Ignition Crank
PASS KEY PASS
-Key
III System

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Fuses Usage
PWR LOCK Power Door Locks
HTD MIRROR Heated Mirrors
RH T/LP Driver's Side Taillamp
RR FOG LP Fog Lamps
CIGAR/DIC/APO
FRTCigarette Lighter, DIC, Front
Auxiliary Power Outlets
T/SIG Turn Signal Switch
PWR QTR VENT Interior Lamp and Multifunction
Switch (Power Vent Switch)
FRT/WPR/WSHR Windshield Wiper/Washer Motor
and Switch
HAZARD Hazard Switch
RR PWR SCKT Rear Electric Accessory
Plug Housing
DRL Daytime Running Lamp
Control Module
LH T/LP Passenger's Side TaillampFuses Usage
RR DEFOG/HTD
MIRRORRear Window Defogger Relay,
Heated Mirrors
ON STAR OnStar


SIR Inflatable Restraint
Control Module
HVAC BLOWER Heater
-A/C Control
MALL
CLUSTERInstrument Cluster, Body Control
Module, Electronic Level
Control (ELC) Sensor and Relay
STOP LAMP Stoplamp Switch
CLUSTER BATT Module/Electronic Brake
Control Module/Electronic
Brake Traction Control
Module (EBCM/EBTCM)
ENHANCED
EVAP/AWDEvaporative Emissions (EVAP)
Canister Vent Solenoid Valve,
All
-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Blank Not Used
ELC/TRAILER ELC Air Compressor and ELC
Relay, Trailer Harness

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Maxi Fuse Usage
5 Ignition Switch to Fuses
(Instrument Panel): ABS/TCS
Ignition, Cruise, DRL, Electronic
PRNDL, Ignition 1, PSD, Air Bag,
Turn Signal and Powertrain
Control Module [IGN MAIN
Relay (Underhood Fuse Block:
A/C Clutch, Electronic Ignition,
Ignition 1
-U/H, INJ, TCC)]
6 Coolant Fans
7 Fuses (Instrument Panel): ABS
Module Battery, Cigarette Lighter,
Courtesy Lamps, Front Power
Socket, Power Locks, Power
Mirrors and Right Rear
Power SocketMaxi Fuse Usage
8 Ignition Switch to Fuses (I/P):
Body Control Module Program,
Front Comfort Controls
Low/Medium Blower, Front
Wiper/Washer, HVAC/DRL,
MALL/Radio/DIC, Power
Quarter Vent, Rear HVAC,
Rear Wiper/Washer. SWC
Accessory and Power Window
Circuit Breaker
Mini Relays Usage
9 Right Fan 1, Left Fan 2
10 Left Fan 2
11 Fuses: A/C Clutch, Ignition
1
-U/H, INS, Electronic
Ignition, TCC
12 Right Fan 1, Left Fan 2