2003 GMC SAFARI mirror

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
theow. 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 trafficow.
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 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.
The exit speed is usually posted.
Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not
to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance
at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are
going slower than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you
must start when you’re not fresh—such as after a day’s
work—don’t plan to make too many miles thatrst
part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes
you can easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go. If it needs
service, have it done before starting out. Of course,
you’llnd experienced and able service experts in GM
dealerships all across North America. They’ll be
ready and willing to help if you need it.
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Here are some things you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:Have you checked
all levels?
Lamps:Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires:They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for
long-distance driving? Are the tires all inated to the
recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts:What’s the weather outlook
along your route? Should you delay your trip a
short time to avoid a major storm system?
Maps:Do you have up-to-date maps?
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. Don’t
let it happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave
the road inless 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.
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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’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:
•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.
See“Climate 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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Fuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
1 Stop/Turn/Hazard Lamps, Center
High Mounted Stop Lamp, Anti-Lock
Brakes
2 Radio Accy, Rear Seat Audio
ControlsFuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
3 Courtesy Lamps, Glove Box Lamp,
Dome Reading Lamps, Vanity Mirror
Lamps, Courtesy Lamps
4 Daytime Running Lamps Relay,
Instrument Panel Cluster
5 Rear Defogger
6 Cruise Module, Truck Body Control
Module, Instrument Panel Cluster,
Cruise Control Switch,
Electrochromic Mirror
7 Power Outlets, DLC, Subwoofer
Amplifier
8 Crank Circuit Fuse, Park/Neutral
Switch, Starter Enabler Relay
9 License Plate Lamp, Tailamps,
Parking Lamps, Ashtray Lamp,
Panel Lights, Trailer Taillamps, Front
and Rear Sidemarker Lamps, Door
Switch Illumination, Headlamp
Switch Illumination, Rear Seat Audio
Illumination, Truck Body Control
Module
10 Air Bag System
11 Not Used
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Fuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
12 L, M1, M2 Blower Motor, Rear Air
Conditioning Relay Coil, Front Cont.
Temp. Door Motor, HI Blower Relay,
Defogger Timer Coil
13 Cigarette Lighter, Door Lock
Switches, Dutch Door Release
Module
14 Cluster Illum, Climate Controls,
Chime Module, Radio Illumination,
Rear Heat Switch Illumination, Rear
Wiper/Washer Switch Illumination,
Rear Liftgate Switch Illumination,
Remote Cassette Illumination,
Overhead Console, Truck Body
Control Illumination
15 Truck Body Module, Headlamp
Relay
16 Front Turn Signals, Rear Turn
Signals, Trailer Turn Signals,
Back-Up Lamps, Brake
Transmission Shift Interlock SolenoidFuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
17 Front Wipers, Front Washer Pump
18 VCM-Ign 3, VCM-Brake, Cruise
Stepper Motor Signal, ATC Module
19 Instrument Panel Radio: ATC (Main
Feed), 2000 Series (Standby)
20 PRNDL/Odometer, TCC Enable and
PWM Solenoid, Shift A and Shift B
Solenoids, 3–2 Downshift Solenoid,
Instrument Panel Cluster, VCM
Module
21 Powr Adjust Mirrors
22 Not Used
23 Rear Wiper, Rear Washer Pump
24 Not Used
A (Circuit Breaker) Power Door Lock
Relay, 6–Way Power Seats
B (Circuit Breaker) Power Windows
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Fuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
Blank Not Used
RH HDLMP Right Headlamp
LH Headlamp Left Headlamp
Blank Not Used
Blank Not Used
DIODE-1 Air Conditioning
Blank Not Used
Blank Not Used
Blank Not Used
LIGHTING Courtesy Fuse, Power Adjust
Mirrors Fuse, Truck Body Control
Battery FuseFuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
BATT Power Accessory Circuit Breaker,
Stop/Hazard Fuse, Auxiliary Power
Fuse, Cigarette Lighter Fuse, Radio
Battery Fuse
IGN A Starter Relay, Ignition Switch
IGN B Ignition Switch
ABS Electronic Brake
Control Module
Blank Not Used
RAP Radio Accessory, Power Windows
HTD MIR/RR
DEFOGRear Window Defogger,Climate
Control Head
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Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts............5-94
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-27
At Least Once a Month................................6-27
At Least Once a Year..................................6-29
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-28
Brake System Inspection..............................6-33
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-32
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-32
Fuel System Inspection................................6-32
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance.....6-19
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-27
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections......6-32
PartD-Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
...............................................6-34
PartE-Maintenance Record
........................6-36
Selecting the Right Schedule
.......................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
............. 6-7
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
..........................6-32
Throttle System Inspection
............................6-33Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Transfer Case and Front Axle (All-Wheel
Drive) Inspection......................................6-33
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-40
Making Turns.................................................4-38
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-30
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-3
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Windows............................................2-17
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-5
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean
Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico
and U.S. Virgin Islands)................................. 7-5
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-32
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-33
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-32
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-32
Model Reference................................................ vi
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-18
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............5-94
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Odometer......................................................3-25
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-11
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Gage............................................3-33
Older Children, Restraints................................1-35
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
Operation Tips................................................3-22
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-5
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-22
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-33
Manual Mirrors............................................2-32
Power Mirrors.............................................2-32
Overhead Console..........................................2-39
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner’s Information........................................7-11
P
Park (P)
Shifting Out of............................................2-29
Parking
Brake........................................................2-26
Over Things That Burn.................................2-30
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park
(P) Mechanism Check..................................6-31Parking on Hills..............................................4-39
Park(P)
Shifting Into................................................2-27
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-27
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections..........6-32
PartD-Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......6-34
PartE-Maintenance Record...........................6-36
Passing.................................................4-11, 4-38
Passlock
®......................................................2-18
Payload.........................................................4-31
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a Compact Disc...................................3-42
Playing the Radio
...................................3-38, 3-40
Power
Accessory Outlets
........................................3-16
Door Locks
.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System
.........................................5-85
Seat
............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid
.............................................5-36
Windows
....................................................2-17
Power Steering
................................................ 4-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
.................. 2-9
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter
.............2-34
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
.........1-17
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