2007 GMC ENVOY Mirrors

Freeway Driving
Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways,
parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or
superhighways — are the safest of all roads.
But they have their own special rules.The most important advice on freeway driving is:
Keep up with traffic and keep to the right.
Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers
are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks
a smooth traffic ow. Treat the left lane on
a freeway as a passing lane.
At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads
to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the
freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you
should begin to check traffic. Try to determine
where you expect to blend with the ow. Try to
merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed.
Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors, and
glance over your shoulder as often as necessary.
Try to blend smoothly with the traffic ow.
Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed
to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it
is slower. Stay in the right lane unless you want
to pass.
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Before changing lanes, check your mirrors.
Then use your turn signal.
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly
over your shoulder to make sure there is not
another vehicle in your blind spot.
Once you are moving on the freeway, make
certain you allow a reasonable following distance.
Expect to move slightly slower at night.
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.
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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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Light (cont.)
Service Four-Wheel-Drive
Warning Light....................................... 216
StabiliTrak
®Indicator................................ 208
StabiliTrak®Service.................................. 207
Tire Pressure........................................... 209
Lighting
Entry........................................................ 183
Exit.......................................................... 183
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 349
Locking Rear Axle....................................... 309
Lockout Protection....................................... 105
Locks
Delayed Locking...................................... 102
Door........................................................ 100
Lockout Protection................................... 105
Power Door............................................. 101
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 102
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 105
Loss of Control........................................... 318
Low Fuel Warning Light............................... 217
Luggage Carrier.......................................... 161
Lumbar
Manual Controls......................................... 10
Power Controls.......................................... 10
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 510
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 513
At Least Once a Month............................ 514
At Least Once a Year .............................. 514
Introduction.............................................. 504
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 511
Maintenance Record................................ 521
Maintenance Requirements...................... 504
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts............................... 519
Owner Checks and Services.................... 513
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 517
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 507
Using....................................................... 505
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 505
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 210
Manual Lumbar Controls............................... 10
Manual Seats.................................................. 8
Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals................ 12
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 222
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Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
Compass.............................................. 138
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
Compass and Temperature Display....... 140
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
OnStar
®and Compass......................... 134
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display................................................. 136
Manual Rearview Mirror........................... 133
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...... 133
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 145
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror............... 144
Outside Heated Mirrors............................ 145
Outside Manual Mirrors............................ 144
Outside Power Mirrors............................. 144
MP3 ............................................................ 271
MyGMLink.com............................................ 529
N
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual............................. 280
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 112
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 519
O
Odometer.................................................... 199
Odometer, Trip............................................ 199
Off-Road Driving.......................................... 319
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 316
Oil
Change Engine Oil Light.......................... 214
Engine..................................................... 394
Pressure Gage......................................... 213
Oil, Engine Oil Life System ......................... 398
Older Children, Restraints............................. 42
Online Owner Center................................... 529
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 145
Other Warning Devices................................ 170
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 194
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 185
Outside
Convex Mirror.......................................... 145
Curb View Assist Mirror........................... 144
Heated Mirrors......................................... 145
Manual Mirrors......................................... 144
Power Mirrors.......................................... 144
Overhead Console....................................... 160
Owner Checks and Services....................... 513
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
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Rear Seat Entertainment System................. 280
Rear Seat Operation..................................... 18
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 35
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 174
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass................................................. 138
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display.......... 140
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®and Compass............................. 134
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display..................................................... 136
Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...................... 133
Rearview Mirrors......................................... 133
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 14
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 517
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 355
Reduced Engine Power Light...................... 215
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 97
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................... 98
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................ 469
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 466
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 435Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 544
General Motors........................................ 544
United States Government....................... 544
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 90
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 91
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 114
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety
Belts.......................................................... 35
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 532
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 348
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 520
Running the Engine While Parked............... 132
S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 200
Pretensioners............................................. 41
Reminder Light........................................ 200
Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 485
Driver Position........................................... 26
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 26
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Safety Belts (cont.)
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 25
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 38
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 35
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 35
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 41
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 34
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 20
Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 507
Seats
Head Restraints......................................... 17
Heated Seats............................................. 11
Manual........................................................ 8
Manual Lumbar.......................................... 10
Memory, Mirrors and Pedals...................... 12
Power Lumbar........................................... 10
Power Seats................................................ 9
Rear Seat Operation.................................. 18
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 14
Secondary Latch System............................. 475
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Rear Seat Position......................... 66
Rear Outside Seat Position........................ 63
Right Front Seat Position........................... 66
Security Light.............................................. 214Service........................................................ 380
Accessories and Modications.................. 380
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle......................................... 382
California Proposition 65 Warning............. 381
Doing Your Own Work............................. 381
Engine Soon Light................................... 210
Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light............... 216
Publications Ordering Information............. 545
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......... 88
Setting the Time.......................................... 238
Sheet Metal Damage................................... 489
Shifting Into Park (P)................................... 127
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 129
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 172
Snow Plow.................................................. 354
Spare Tire................................................... 481
Accessory Inator..................................... 462
Installing.................................................. 469
Removing................................................ 466
Storing..................................................... 478
Specications, Capacities............................ 502
Speedometer............................................... 199
StabiliTrak
®System..................................... 309
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light........................... 208
StabiliTrak®Service Light............................. 207
Starting Your Engine................................... 114
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