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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 straightaway.
Adding non-GM accessories can affect your vehicle’s
performance. SeeAccessories and Modifications
on page 5-3.
Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more effective
than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find
a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls
out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between
parked cars and stops right in front of you. You
can avoid these problems by braking — if you can stop
in time. But sometimes you cannot; there is not room.
That is the time for evasive action — steering around
the problem.
Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like
these. First apply your brakes — but, unless you
have anti-lock brakes, not enough to lock your wheels.
SeeBraking on page 4-6. It is better to remove as
much speed as you can from a possible collision. Then
steer around the problem, to the left or right depending
on the space available.An emergency like this requires close attention and a
quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at
the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you
can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without
removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer
quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel
once you have avoided the object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving
at all times and wear safety belts properly.
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Charging System Light....................................3-33
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-37
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-80
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-33
Infants and Young Children...........................1-30
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-39
Older Children.............................................1-28
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-48
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-38
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-20
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-78
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-77
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-75
Finish Care.................................................5-77
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-74
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-76
Leather......................................................5-76
Tires..........................................................5-79Cleaning (cont.)
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-79
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-77
Weatherstrips..............................................5-76
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-78
Climate Control System...................................3-22
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-26
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-25
Clock............................................................3-21
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-19
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-10
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-73
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net............................................2-36
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-36
Heater, Engine............................................2-19
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-23
Cooling System..............................................5-24
Cruise Control................................................3-13
Cruise Control Light........................................3-41
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-34
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users....................................................... 7-4
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Inspection (cont.)
Exhaust System..........................................6-22
Fuel System...............................................6-22
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-22
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-22
Throttle System...........................................6-23
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-18
Cluster.......................................................3-27
Integrated Windshield Antenna..........................3-75
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-35
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-51
Lamps
Dome ........................................................3-18
Exterior......................................................3-16
Fog ...........................................................3-17
Map ..........................................................3-19
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-39
Liftgate..........................................................2-10
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-30
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-35
Brake System Warning.................................3-34
Charging System.........................................3-33
Cruise Control.............................................3-41
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator..................3-41
Door Ajar...................................................3-42
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-41
Highbeam On.............................................3-41
Hold Mode .................................................3-36
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-43
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