2007 GMC YUKON Owner's Manual

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GMC YUKON 2007  Owners Manual It is always wise to go slower and be cautious if
rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface
may get wet suddenly when your re�exes are
tuned for driving on dry pavement.
The heavier the r

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GMC YUKON 2007  Owners Manual Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can
build up under your tires that they can actually ride
on the water. This can happen if the road is wet
enough and you are going fast enough. W

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GMC YUKON 2007  Owners Manual Driving Through Flowing Water
{CAUTION:
Flowing or rushing water creates strong
forces. If you try to drive through �owing
water, as you might at a low water
crossing, your vehicle can be carried
away

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GMC YUKON 2007  Owners Manual City Driving
One of the biggest problems with city streets is
the amount of traffic on them. You will want
to watch out for what the other drivers are doing
and pay attention to traffic signals.Here a

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GMC YUKON 2007  Owners Manual 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 imp

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GMC YUKON 2007  Owners Manual 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

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GMC YUKON 2007  Owners Manual 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 th

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GMC YUKON 2007  Owners Manual Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or mountains is different
from driving in �at or rolling terrain.If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are
planning to visit there, here are