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 is usually posted.
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.
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 GM 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 in ated 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?
370
Appearance Care (cont.)
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 491
Weatherstrips........................................... 490
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 492
Audio System(s).......................................... 258
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 341
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 343
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 343
Chime Level Adjustment........................... 344
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 344
Mobile Digital Media System.................... 319
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 282
Radio with CD......................................... 260
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...................314, 316
Setting the Time...................................... 259
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 340
Understanding Radio Reception............... 342
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 344
Automatic Door Lock................................... 109
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 417
Operation................................................. 133B
Battery........................................................ 437
Electric Power Management..................... 186
Run-Down Protection............................... 187
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 370
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 351
Emergencies............................................ 353
Parking.................................................... 137
System Warning Light.............................. 214
Brakes........................................................ 434
Braking....................................................... 350
Braking in Emergencies............................... 353
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 128
Bulb Replacement....................................... 443
Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Daytime Running Lamps....................... 445
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 443
License Plate Lamps................................ 447
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 447
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 445
Buying New Tires........................................ 461
548
Engine (cont.)
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 521
Engine Compartment Overview................ 410
Exhaust................................................... 141
Oil ........................................................... 411
Oil Life System........................................ 414
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...... 425
Overheating............................................. 423
Starting.................................................... 130
Entry Lighting.............................................. 184
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 537
Exit Lighting................................................ 185
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 48
Exterior Lamps............................................ 181
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 416
Finish Damage............................................ 494
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 344
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 172
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 174
Flat Tire...................................................... 470
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 470Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 483
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle................................. 417
Power Steering........................................ 432
Windshield Washer.................................. 433
Folding Tray................................................ 161
Front Console Storage Area........................ 161
Front Reading Lamps.................................. 186
Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 445
Fuel............................................................ 402
Additives.................................................. 403
California Fuel.......................................... 403
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 407
Filling Your Tank...................................... 405
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 404
Gage....................................................... 222
Gasoline Octane...................................... 402
Gasoline Speci cations............................ 402
Low Warning Light................................... 222
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 497
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 498
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 500
Windshield Wiper..................................... 497
552
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts...... 30
R
Radiator Pressure Cap................................ 423
Radios........................................................ 258
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 343
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 343
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................ 282
Radio with CD......................................... 260
Rear Seat Audio.............................314, 316
Setting the Time...................................... 259
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 340
Understanding Reception......................... 342
Rear Climate Control System.............200, 203
Rear Reading Lamps.................................. 186
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 45
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)......................314, 316
Rear Seat Entertainment System........282, 298
Rear Seat Operation..................................... 16
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 42
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 176
Rearview Mirrors......................................... 143Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 12
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 518
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 384
Remote Keyless Entry System...................... 98
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation..... 99
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 474
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 472
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 447
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 543
General Motors........................................ 543
United States Government....................... 543
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 93
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 94
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 130
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 41
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 532
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 378
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 521
Running the Engine While Parked............... 142
558
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 207
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 230
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 172
Other Warning Devices............................ 172
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 465
Different Size........................................... 463
Replacement............................................ 465
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 60
Windows..................................................... 121
Power...................................................... 122
Power Rear Quarter................................. 123Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning..... 492
Washer.................................................... 175
Washer Fluid........................................... 433
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 447
Wiper Fuses............................................ 497
Wipers..................................................... 175
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper................... 176
Winter Driving............................................. 373
Wiper Activated Headlamps ......................... 182
X
XM Radio Messages................................... 280
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 344
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 506
562