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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Appearance Care (cont.)
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 408
Weatherstrips........................................... 408
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 410
Audio System(s).......................................... 219
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 248
Backglass Antenna................................... 250
Care of Your CD Player........................... 250
Care of Your CDs.................................... 250
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 250
Radio with CD......................................... 221
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 231
Setting the Time for Radios with
Radio Data Systems (RDS).................. 221
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).................. 220
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 248
Understanding Radio Reception............... 249
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System........ 251
Automatic Climate Control System............... 187
Automatic Door Lock................................... 110
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 177
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid...............................................332, 335
Operation................................................. 129B
Backglass Antenna...................................... 250
Battery........................................................ 355
Electric Power Management..................... 180
Run-Down Protection............................... 181
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 279
Bench Seat, Split (60/40).............................. 20
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 259
Emergencies............................................ 261
Parking.................................................... 135
System Warning Light.............................. 199
Brake Pedal, Throttle................................... 127
Brakes........................................................ 352
Braking....................................................... 258
Braking in Emergencies............................... 261
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 122
Bulb Replacement....................................... 361
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)......................363, 364
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 361
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps........... 362
License Plate Lamps................................ 368
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Engine (cont.)
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...... 344
Overheating............................................. 342
Starting.................................................... 125
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)................ 263
Active Light.............................................. 202
Warning Light........................................... 202
Entry/Exit Lighting....................................... 179
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 461
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 45
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 330
Finish Damage............................................ 411
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 250
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 166
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 169
Flat Tire...................................................... 390
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 390
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 400Fluid
Automatic Transaxle........................332, 335
Manual Transaxle..................................... 338
Power Steering........................................ 349
Windshield Washer.................................. 350
Fog Lamps.................................................. 178
Fuel............................................................ 310
Additives.................................................. 311
California Fuel.......................................... 311
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 315
Filling Your Tank...................................... 313
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 312
Gage....................................................... 208
Gasoline Octane...................................... 310
Gasoline Speci cations............................ 310
Low Warning Light................................... 208
Fuses.......................................................... 415
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 418
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 416
Rear Compartment Fuse Block................ 421
Windshield Wiper..................................... 415
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Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 387
Different Size........................................... 385
Replacement............................................ 388
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 58
Windows..................................................... 115
Power...................................................... 116
Windshield
Washer.................................................... 171
Washer Fluid........................................... 350
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 369
Wiper Blades, Cleaning............................ 410
Wiper Fuses............................................ 415
Wipers..................................................... 169Winter Driving............................................. 282
Winter Tires................................................. 372
X
XM Radio Messages................................... 246
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 251
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 428
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