2005 GMC ENVOY XUV Owner's Manual

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GMC ENVOY XUV 2005  Owners Manual Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but
it will take much more effort.
Steering Tips
Driving on Curves
It

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GMC ENVOY XUV 2005  Owners Manual Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more effective
than braking. For example, you come over a hill and �nd
a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls
out from nowhe

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GMC ENVOY XUV 2005  Owners Manual Off-Road Recovery
You may �nd that your right wheels have dropped off the
edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving.
If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the
pavement, reco

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GMC ENVOY XUV 2005  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 XUV 2005  Owners Manual Loss of Control
Let us review what driving experts say about what
happens when the three control systems — brakes,
steering, and acceleration — do not have enough friction
where the tires meet the

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GMC ENVOY XUV 2005  Owners Manual Off-Road Driving with Your
Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel
drive. Also, seeBraking on page 4-6. If your vehicle
does not have four-wheel drive, you sh

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GMC ENVOY XUV 2005  Owners Manual {CAUTION:
Cargo on the load �oor piled higher than
the seatbacks can be thrown forward
during a sudden stop. You or your
passengers could be injured. Keep cargo
below the top of the seatbacks.
Unsec

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GMC ENVOY XUV 2005  Owners Manual Traveling to Remote Areas
It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going
to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your
route. You are much less likely to get bad surprises.
Get accurate ma