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.
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?
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Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 284
Finish Damage............................................ 359
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 216
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 138
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 141
Flat Tire...................................................... 337
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 338
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 349
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle................................. 286
Manual Transaxle..................................... 286
Windshield Washer.................................. 297
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 172
Fog Lamps.................................................. 148
Folding Rear Seat......................................... 15
Fuel............................................................ 270
Additives.................................................. 272
California Fuel.......................................... 271
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 276
Filling Your Tank...................................... 274Fuel (cont.)
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 273
Gage....................................................... 173
Gasoline Octane...................................... 270
Gasoline Speci cations............................ 271
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 365
Floor Console Fuse Block........................ 364
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 363
Windshield Wiper..................................... 363
G
Gage
Fuel......................................................... 173
Speedometer........................................... 159
Tachometer.............................................. 159
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 270
Speci cations........................................... 271
Glove Box................................................... 131
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 398
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Windshield
Washer.................................................... 142
Washer Fluid........................................... 297
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 319
Wiper Blades, Cleaning............................ 358
Wiper Fuses............................................ 363
Wipers..................................................... 141
Winter Driving............................................. 243
Wiper Activated Headlamps......................... 147X
XM Radio Messages................................... 212
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 216
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Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 373
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