
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 for cars — but not larger
vehicles — is usually posted. You should go more
slowly.
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.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.
When you drive the vehicle for a long distance, 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. Do
not 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.
4-25

If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a
serious situation. You should probably stay with
your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near
help and you can hike through the snow. Here are
some things to do to summon help and keep yourself
and your passengers safe:
•Turn on your hazard flashers.
•Tie a red cloth to your mirror arm to alert police that
you have been stopped by the snow.
•Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you.
If you do not have blankets or extra clothing, make
body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags,
rags, floor mats — anything you can wrap around
yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.
4-30

Circuit Breaker Usage
9 Courtesy Lamps
10Warning Lights, Gages and
Indicators
11 Starter
12 Rear Axle/Four-Wheel-Drive
13Trailer Turn Signals/Hazard
Warning Flashers
14 Radio/Chime
15 Daytime Running Lamps
16 Airbag System
17 Exterior/Interior Lamps
18 Parking Brake
19 Accessory Power
20 Ignition 4
21 Sidemarker Lamps
22 Turn Signal/Backup Lamps
23 Transmission
24 Hydraulics/Air Brake
A Spare
B SpareFuse Usage
HTD/MIRR Heated Mirrors
Blank Not Used
RT TRN TRLR Passenger’s Side Trailer Turn Signal
Blank Not Used
LT TRN TRLR Driver’s Side Trailer Turn Signal
Blank Not Used
BRK Brake Warning Lamp
RT PRK Passenger’s Side Parking Lamps
Blank Not Used
Blank Not Used
Blank Not Used
LT PARK Driver’s Side Parking Lamps
Blank Not Used
RT REAR
TRN/STOPPassenger’s Side Rear Turn
Signal/Stoplamp
LT REAR
TRN/STOPDriver’s Side Rear Turn
Signal/Stoplamp
RADIO Radio
Blank Not Used
5-95

Exhaust System Check
Be alert for any changes in the sound of the exhaust
system or any smell of fumes. These are signs the
system may be leaking. Have it checked and/or repaired
at once. Refer toEngine Exhaust on page 2-45and
Running the Engine While Parked on page 2-46.
Windshield Wipers and Washers Check
Check operation and condition of the wiper blades.
Check the flow of the washer spray.
Defroster Check
Move the control to the defrost symbol and the fan to
HI or the high symbol. Then check the airflow from
the ducts at the inside base of the windshield.
Mirrors and Sun Visors Check
Check that friction joints hold mirrors and sun visors in
place.
Seat Adjuster Check
When adjusting a manual seat, be sure seat adjusters
latch by attempting to move the seat after latching.
Lamps Check
Check panel lighting, warning lights, indicator lights, and
interior lamps. On the outside, check: license plate
lamps, sidemarker lamps, reflectors or lights on outside
mirrors, headlamps, parking lamps, identification and
clearance lamps, taillamps, brake lamps, turn signals,
backup lamps, and hazard warning flashers. Have
headlamp aim checked at once if beams seem
improperly aimed.
Glass, Mirrors, Lamps and/or
Re ectors Condition Check
Look for broken, scratched, dirty, or damaged glass,
mirrors, lamps, or reflectors that could reduce the view
or visibility or cause injury. Replace, clean or repair
promptly.
Door Latches Check
Check that doors close, latch, and lock tightly. Check for
broken, damaged, or missing parts that might prevent
tight latching.
6-31

Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-28
PartC-Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-33
PartD-Maintenance Record........................6-35
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-5
Scheduled Maintenance Supplements............... 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-38
Manual Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-37
Operation...................................................2-31
Manual Windows.............................................. 2-9
Marker Lamps................................................3-16
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-47
Outside Convex Mirrors................................2-48
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-48
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-47
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-47N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-11
Noise Control System, Tampering......................5-67
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-104
O
Odometer......................................................3-27
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-27
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-15
Oil
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-40
Engine...............................................5-24, 5-28
Low Oil Level Light......................................3-39
Pressure Gage............................................3-38
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............5-31, 5-33, 5-34
Older Children, Restraints................................1-28
Other Service Items
Air Conditioning System...............................5-74
Automatic Ether Injection System...................5-72
Front Wheel Bearings with Oil-Filled Hubs.......5-73
Fuel Filter...................................................5-70
Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator.........5-71
Secondary Fuel Filter and Water
Separator/Heater......................................5-71
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Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-24
Outlet(s), Accessory Power...............................3-19
Outside
Convex Mirrors............................................2-48
Heated Mirrors............................................2-48
Manual Mirrors............................................2-47
Power Mirrors.............................................2-47
Overspeed Warning Light.................................3-40
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Paint, Damage...............................................5-89
Parking.........................................................2-40
Air Brake....................................................2-42
Hydraulic Brakes.........................................2-40
Over Things That Burn.................................2-45
Propshaft Brake Burnish Procedure................2-41
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-28
PartC-Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-33
PartD-Maintenance Record...........................6-35
Passing.........................................................4-16Power
Accessory Outlet(s)......................................3-19
Door Locks.................................................. 2-7
Electrical System.........................................5-93
Reduced Engine Light..................................3-42
Steering Fluid.............................................5-47
Windows...................................................... 2-9
Power Take-Off (PTO).....................................2-35
Propshaft Brake Burnish Procedure...................2-41
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-14
R
Radios..........................................................3-48
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-50
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-65
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-67
Care of Your CDs ........................................3-66
Radio with Cassette.....................................3-53
Radio with CD............................................3-59
Setting the Time..........................................3-49
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-64
Understanding Reception..............................3-64
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Range Inhibit Warning Indicator........................3-33
Reading Lamps..............................................3-17
Rear Axle......................................................5-64
Differential Lock Control...............................4-11
Shift Motor.................................................5-65
Two-Speed Electric Shift Control....................2-28
Rear Heating System......................................3-24
Rear Outside Passenger Positions, Safety Belts....1-25
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-8
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-47
Reduced Engine Power Light............................3-42
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-11
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-10
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-62
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-63
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-23
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-32
Running Out of Fuel........................................5-17
Running the Engine While Parked.....................2-46S
Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-28
Reminder Tone............................................3-28
Safety Belts
Care of ......................................................5-86
Center Passenger Position............................1-24
Driver Position............................................1-15
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-14
Rear Outside Passenger Positions.................1-25
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-23
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-23
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-9
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................1-22
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-5
Scheduled Maintenance Supplements.................. 6-4
Seats
Air Suspension Seats.................................... 1-6
Bucket Seats................................................ 1-2
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-8
Split Bench Seat........................................... 1-6
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