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?
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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Appearance Care (cont.)
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 486
Weatherstrips........................................... 485
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 487
Ashtray(s).................................................... 186
Audio System(s).......................................... 236
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 297
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 299
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 299
Chime Level Adjustment........................... 300
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 299
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 280
Radio with CD................................238, 248
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 258
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................ 295
Setting the Time...................................... 238
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 296
Understanding Radio Reception............... 298
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 300
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 181
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 401
Operation................................................. 118B
Battery........................................................ 422
Electric Power Management..................... 184
Run-Down Protection............................... 185
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 340
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 307
Emergencies............................................ 309
Parking.................................................... 126
System Warning Light.............................. 206
Brake Pedal, Throttle................................... 116
Brakes........................................................ 419
Braking....................................................... 306
Braking in Emergencies............................... 309
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 112
Bulb Replacement....................................... 430
Back-Up Lamps....................................... 434
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps..................................... 432
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 430
Headlamps............................................... 431
License Plate Lamps................................ 435
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 435
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..... 432
Buying New Tires........................................ 455
548
Engine (cont.)
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 520
Engine Compartment Overview................ 390
Exhaust................................................... 131
Fan Noise................................................ 416
Oil ........................................................... 394
Oil Life System........................................ 398
Overheating............................................. 408
Reduced Power Light............................... 215
Starting.................................................... 114
Entry Lighting.............................................. 183
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 538
Exit Lighting................................................ 183
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 41
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 400
Finish Damage............................................ 489
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 299
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 170
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 173
Flat Tire...................................................... 464
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 465Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 478
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 401
Power Steering........................................ 417
Windshield Washer.................................. 418
Fog Lamps.................................................. 182
Four-Wheel Drive...............................122, 428
Front Axle................................................... 429
Fuel............................................................ 382
Additives.................................................. 383
California Fuel.......................................... 383
Check Gas Cap Light.............................. 217
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 387
Filling Your Tank...................................... 385
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 384
Gage....................................................... 217
Gasoline Octane...................................... 382
Gasoline Speci cations............................ 383
Low Warning Light................................... 217
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 493
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 493
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..................... 499
Windshield Wiper..................................... 492
552
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
558
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 197
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 222
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 170
Other Warning Devices............................ 170
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 459
Different Size........................................... 457
Replacement............................................ 460
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 54
Windows..................................................... 107
Power...................................................... 108Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper Blades,
Cleaning............................................... 487
Washer.................................................... 174
Washer Fluid........................................... 418
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 436
Wiper Fuses............................................ 492
Wipers..................................................... 173
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper................... 174
Winter Driving............................................. 344
X
XM Radio Messages................................... 277
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 300
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 505
562