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?
395
Appearance Care (cont.)
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 525
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 521
Weatherstrips........................................... 521
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 522
Audio System(s).......................................... 284
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 367
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 369
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 369
Chime Level Adjustment........................... 370
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 370
Mobile Digital Media System.................... 345
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................ 309
Radio with CD......................................... 286
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...................340, 343
Setting the Time...................................... 285
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 367
Understanding Radio Reception............... 368
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 370
Automatic Door Lock................................... 131
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 445
Operation................................................. 155B
Battery........................................................ 465
Electric Power Management..................... 210
Run-Down Protection............................... 211
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 395
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 377
Emergencies............................................ 379
Parking.................................................... 159
System Warning Light.............................. 238
Brakes........................................................ 462
Braking....................................................... 376
Braking in Emergencies............................... 379
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 150
Bucket Seats, Rear....................................... 13
Built-in Child Restraint................................... 85
Bulb Replacement....................................... 471
Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Daytime Running Lamps....................... 473
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 471
License Plate Lamps................................ 475
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 475
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 473
Buying New Tires........................................ 490
578
Entry Lighting.............................................. 208
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 567
Exit Lighting................................................ 209
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 55
Exterior Lamps............................................ 204
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 444
Finish Damage............................................ 524
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 370
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 194
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 197
Flat Tire...................................................... 499
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 500
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 513
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle................................. 445
Power Steering........................................ 459
Windshield Washer.................................. 460Folding Tray................................................ 183
Front Console Storage Area........................ 183
Front Reading Lamps.................................. 209
Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 473
Fuel............................................................ 428
Additives.................................................. 430
California Fuel.......................................... 429
E85 (85% Ethanol)................................... 431
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 435
Filling Your Tank...................................... 433
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 432
Gage....................................................... 248
Gasoline Octane...................................... 429
Gasoline Speci cations............................ 429
Low Warning Light................................... 248
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 527
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 528
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 530
Windshield Wiper..................................... 527
582
PASS-Key®III ............................................. 148
PASS-Key®III Operation............................. 148
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 214
Door Locks.............................................. 129
Electrical System..................................... 527
Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current........... 215
Rear Quarter Windows............................. 145
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 152
Seat.......................................................... 10
Sliding Door............................................. 134
Steering Fluid.......................................... 459
Windows.................................................. 144
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 55
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock......... 131
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts...... 36
R
Radiator Pressure Cap................................ 451
Radios........................................................ 284
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 369
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 369
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................ 309
Radio with CD......................................... 286
Rear Seat Audio.............................340, 343
Setting the Time...................................... 285
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 367
Understanding Reception......................... 368
Rear Climate Control System.............224, 226
Rear Reading Lamps.................................. 209
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 52
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)......................340, 343
Rear Seat Entertainment System........309, 324
Rear Seat Operation..................................... 13
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 48
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 199
587
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 230
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 256
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 194
Other Warning Devices............................ 194
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 494
Different Size........................................... 492
Replacement............................................ 494
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 68
Windows..................................................... 143
Manual Rear Quarter............................... 144
Power...................................................... 144
Power Rear Quarter................................. 145Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning..... 522
Washer.................................................... 198
Washer Fluid........................................... 460
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 476
Wiper Fuses............................................ 527
Wipers..................................................... 197
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper................... 199
Winter Driving............................................. 399
Wiper Activated Headlamps ......................... 205
X
XM Radio Messages................................... 307
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 370
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 536
592