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Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. If you
must start when you are not fresh — such as after a day’s
work — do not plan to make too many miles that rst 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 is ready to go. If it needs
service, have it done before starting out. Of course,
you will nd experienced and able service experts in
dealerships all across North America. They will be ready
and willing to help if you need it.
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 is 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. 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.
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Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts and
attachments, safety chains, electrical connection, 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.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re
towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal longer,
you’ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle
before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible,
have someone guide you.
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Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass....2-37
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass
and Temperature Display...........................2-38
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®
and Compass..........................................2-33
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-34
Manual Rearview Mirror with Compass...........2-31
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-43
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror....................2-42
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-43
Outside Power Mirror...................................2-42
Moonroof.......................................................2-55
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
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Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual.................................3-84
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-20
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-14
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Odometer......................................................3-27
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-27
Off-Road Driving.............................................4-19
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-16
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-16
Pressure Gage............................................3-39
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-19
Older Children, Restraints................................1-27
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-43
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-24
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-43
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-42
Heated Mirrors............................................2-43
Power Mirror...............................................2-42
Overhead Console..........................................2-51
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
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Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-84
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-6
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-21
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.........................3-10
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass....................................................2-37
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display................2-38
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®and Compass.................................2-33
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar®,
Compass and Temperature Display..................2-34
Rearview Mirror with Compass..........................2-31
Reclining Seatbacks, Power............................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-39
Reduced Engine Power Light............................3-40
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-6
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.............................................5-78
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-76
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-53
Replacement, Windshield.................................5-53
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-10
Saab.........................................................7-10
United States Government............................7-10Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-67
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-68
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-21
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-21
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-4
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-32
Running the Engine While Parked.....................2-30
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Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light............................3-28
Pretensioners..............................................1-26
Reminder Light............................................3-28
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-92
Driver Position............................................1-14
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-13
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-12
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides...................1-24
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-21
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-21
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-20
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-8
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