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GMC ENVOY XL 2004  Owners Manual Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through
the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed.
Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and
then accelerate gently into the straighta

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GMC ENVOY XL 2004  Owners Manual Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to
pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one
thing, following too closely reduces your area of
vision, especially if you are following a larger

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GMC ENVOY XL 2004  Owners Manual Skidding
In a skid, 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.

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GMC ENVOY XL 2004  Owners Manual Q:What should I do if my vehicle stalls,
or is about to stall, and I can not make
it up the hill?
A:If this happens, there are some things you should
do, and there are some things you must not do.
Fir

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GMC ENVOY XL 2004  Owners Manual Q:Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down
the hill and decide I just can not do it.
What should I do?
A:Set the parking brake, put your transmission in
PARK (P) and turn off the engine. Leave the

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GMC ENVOY XL 2004  Owners Manual {CAUTION:
Heavy braking when going down a hill can
cause your brakes to overheat and fade.
This could cause loss of control and a serious
accident. Apply the brakes lightly when
descending a hill and

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GMC ENVOY XL 2004  Owners Manual If the water is not too deep, drive slowly through it.
At faster speeds, water splashes on your ignition
system and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can also
occur if you get your tailpipe under water

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GMC ENVOY XL 2004  Owners Manual The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your
windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain
can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals,
pavement markings, the edg