
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 connector,
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 will need more passing distance up ahead
when you are towing a trailer. And, because
you are a good deal longer, you will 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.
Making Turns
Notice:Making very sharp turns while
trailering could cause the trailer to come in
contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be
damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns
while trailering.
When you are turning with a trailer, make wider
turns than normal. Do this so your trailer will
not strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees,
or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden
maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
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Fuses Usage
1 Trunk, Door Locks
2 Electronic Level Control
3 Rear Wiper
4 Radio, DVD Player
5 Interior Lamps
6 OnStar
®
7 Keyless Entry Module
8Cluster, Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning
9 Cruise Switch
10 Steering Wheel Illumination
11 Power Mirror
12 Stoplamp, Turn Lamps
13 Heated Seats
14 Blank
15 Electronic Level Control
16 Heated Mirror
17Center High-Mounted Stoplamp,
Back-up Lamps
18 Blank
Fuses Usage
19 Canister Vent Solenoid
20 Park Lamps
21 Power Sliding Door
22 Blank
23 Blank
24 Left Power Sliding Door
25 Right Power Sliding Door
Relays Usage
26 Blank
27 Blank
28 Park Lamps, Taillamps
29 Retained Accessory Power
30 Rear Defog
PLR Fuse Puller
Circuit
BreakersUsage
31 Power Seats
32 Power Window
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Light (cont.)
Cruise Control.......................................... 247
Highbeam On.......................................... 247
Low Fuel Warning.................................... 248
Malfunction Indicator................................ 242
Oil Pressure............................................. 246
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 235
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 233
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 232
Security................................................... 247
TCS Warning Light.................................. 240
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..... 240
Lighting
Delayed................................................... 208
Entry........................................................ 208
Exit.......................................................... 209
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 404
Lockout Protection....................................... 131
Locks
Automatic Door Lock................................ 131
Delayed Locking...................................... 130
Door........................................................ 128
Lockout Protection................................... 131
Power Door............................................. 129
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock..... 131
Loss of Control........................................... 387
Low Fuel Warning Light............................... 248
Luggage Carrier.......................................... 184M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 542
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 545
At Least Once a Month............................ 545
At Least Once a Year .............................. 546
Introduction.............................................. 536
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 543
Maintenance Record................................ 552
Maintenance Requirements...................... 536
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.... 550
Owner Checks and Services.................... 544
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 548
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 539
Using....................................................... 537
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 536
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 242
Manual Rear Quarter Windows.................... 144
Manual Seats.................................................. 9
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 256
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror........................... 165
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 166
Outside Heated Mirrors............................ 166
Outside Power Mirrors............................. 165
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Mobile Digital Media System....................... 345
MP3 ............................................................ 301
MyGMLink.com............................................ 559
N
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................... 309
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 150
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 550
O
Odometer.................................................... 232
Odometer, Trip............................................ 232
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 385
Oil
Engine..................................................... 439
Pressure Light.......................................... 246
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 442
Older Children, Restraints............................. 56
Online Owner Center................................... 559
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 167
Other Warning Devices................................ 194
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 223
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 214Outside
Convex Mirror.......................................... 166
Heated Mirrors......................................... 166
Power Mirrors.......................................... 165
Overhead Console....................................... 181
Overhead Console Switchbank.................... 211
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 453
Owner Checks and Services....................... 544
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 524
Park Aid...................................................... 212
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 160
Shifting Out of......................................... 161
Parking
Assist....................................................... 212
Brake....................................................... 159
Over Things That Burn............................ 162
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 235
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 228
Passenger Sensing System ......................... 106
Passing....................................................... 385
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Rearview Mirrors......................................... 165
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 11
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 548
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 410
Remote Keyless Entry System.................... 120
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation...... 121
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 504
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 501
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 475
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 573
General Motors........................................ 573
United States Government....................... 573
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems............... 114
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash........................................ 115
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 152
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 48
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 562
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 404
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 551
Running the Engine While Parked............... 164S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 233
Pretensioners............................................. 55
Reminder Light........................................ 232
Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in
Child Restraint Harness........................ 520
Driver Position........................................... 38
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 37
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 36
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 52
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 48
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 48
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 55
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 48
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 32
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster.................... 47
Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 539
Seats
Bucket Seats, Rear.................................... 13
Captain Chairs........................................... 22
Head Restraints......................................... 13
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