Before changing lanes, check the mirrors. Then,
use the 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 sure
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 the speedometer, not
to your sense of motion. After driving for any
distance at higher speeds, you might 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 at dealers/retailers all across North
America. They are ready and willing to help you
if needed.
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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 vehicle’s mirrors
and 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.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or mountains is different
from driving in at or rolling terrain.
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Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of
experience. Before setting out for the open road,
you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint
yourself with the feel of handling and braking with
the added weight of the trailer. And always
keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is
now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts and
attachments, safety chains, electrical connector,
lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer
moving and then apply the trailer brake controller
by hand to be sure the brakes are working.
This lets you check your electrical connection at
the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure
that the load is secure, and that the lamps and any
trailer brakes are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead
as you would when driving your vehicle without
a trailer. This can help you avoid situations
that require heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a
good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther
beyond the passed vehicle before you can
return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one
hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left,
just move that hand to the left. To move the trailer
to the right, move your hand to the right. Always
back up slowly and, if possible, have someone
guide you.
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Fuses Usage
FRT/WSW Front Windshield Wiper
SPARE Spare
HTD/SEAT Front Heated Seats
STR/WHL/
ILLUMSteering Wheel Illumination
MSM Memory Seat Module
PWR/MIRRORS Power Mirrors
DR/LCK Door Locks
AIRBAG Airbag System
LT/TRN/SIG Driver Side Turn Signal
REAR WIPER Rear Window Wiper
PWR MODPassKey Module, Body Control
Module
BCK/UP/STOP Back-up Lamps, Stoplamps
HVAC Climate Control System
DISPLAY Display
RT/TRN/SIG Passenger Side Turn Signal
DRL* Daytime Running Lamps
RADIO Radio
PDM Power Mirrors, Liftgate Release
Fuse Side
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LT PRK Left Parking Lamp
RT PRK Right Parking Lamp
TRLR PRK
LAMPTrailer Parking Lamps
AIRBAG Airbag System
PCM IGN Powertrain Control Module Ignition
AFS Adaptive Forward Lighting System
TRANS Transmission
REAR
CAMERARear Camera
EMISSION 1 Antilock Brakes System 2
TRLR BRK Trailer Brake
AWD All-Wheel-Drive System
TRLR PWR Trailer Power
EVEN COILS Even Injector Coils
RR HVAC Rear Climate Control System
SPARE Spare
ODD COILS Odd Injector Coils
SPARE Spare
LT HI BEAM Left High-Beam Headlamp
SPARE Spare
LT TRLR
STOP/TRNTrailer Left Stoplamp and Turn
Signal
EMISSION 2 Emission 2Fuses Usage
ECM Engine Control Module
RT HI BEAM Right High-Beam Headlamp
RVC SNSR Regulated Voltage Control Sensor
RT TRLR
STOP/TRNTrailer Right Stoplamp and Turn
Signal
ECM 1 Engine Control Module 1
SPARE Spare
WPR/WSW Windshield Wiper/Washer
SPARE Spare
PWR OUTLET Power Outlet
AUX POWER Auxiliary Power
RT LO BEAM Right Low-Beam Headlamp
RR APO Rear Accessory Power Outlet
LT LO BEAM Left Low-Beam Headlamp
TCM Transmission Control Module
TRLR BCK/UP Trailer Back-up Lamps
HTD MIR Heated Outside Rearview Mirror
ABS MTR Antilock Brake System Motor
FOG LAMP Fog Lamps
HORN Horn
A/C CLTCH Air Conditioning Clutch
FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump
SPARE Spare
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Lockout Protection....................................... 109
Locks
Delayed Locking...................................... 107
Door........................................................ 106
Lockout Protection................................... 109
Power Door............................................. 107
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 107
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 108
Loss of Control........................................... 336
Luggage Carrier.......................................... 162
Lumbar
Manual Controls......................................... 11
Power Controls.......................................... 12
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 491
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 494
At Least Once a Month............................ 494
At Least Once a Year.............................. 495
Introduction.............................................. 486
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 492
Maintenance Record................................ 500
Maintenance Requirements...................... 486Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts............................... 498
Owner Checks and Services.................... 493
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 497
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 488
Using....................................................... 486
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 486
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 222
Manual Lumbar Controls............................... 11
Manual Seats.................................................. 9
Memory Seat and Mirrors.............................. 13
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 239
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
OnStar®and Compass......................... 139
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®...... 139
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 144
Outside Heated Mirrors............................ 145
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors.............. 143
Outside Power Mirrors............................. 142
MP3 ...................................................290, 296
MyGMLink.com............................................ 507
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Navigation System, Privacy......................... 521
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual............................. 305
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 123
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts....... 498
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Odometer.................................................... 211
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 334
Oil
Engine..................................................... 387
Pressure Light.......................................... 225
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 390
Older Children, Restraints............................. 48
Online Owner Center................................... 507
OnStar, Privacy........................................... 521
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 145
Operation, Universal Home Remote
System............................................150, 154
Orange Covered Wiring............................... 475
Other Warning Devices................................ 172
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 205Outlets
Accessory Power..................................... 192
Outside
Convex Mirror.......................................... 144
Heated Mirrors......................................... 145
Power Foldaway Mirrors........................... 143
Power Mirrors.......................................... 142
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 402
Owner Checks and Services....................... 493
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 471
Parade Dimming.......................................... 186
Park Aid...................................................... 188
Park Brake.................................................. 133
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 134
Shifting Out of......................................... 136
Parking
Assist....................................................... 188
Over Things That Burn............................ 136
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Rear Door Security Locks........................... 108
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 43
Rear Seat Armrest...................................... 163
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................... 315
Rear Seat Entertainment System................. 305
Rear Seat Operation..................................... 18
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 40
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 178
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStar
®and Compass..................... 139
Rearview Mirror with OnStar®...................... 139
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 15
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 497
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 358
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 98
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................. 100
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.......................................... 451
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 448
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 423
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 517
Saturn...................................................... 517
United States Government....................... 516Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 93
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 94
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 125
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 39
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 509
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 352
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 499
Running the Engine While Parked............... 138
S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 212
Pretensioners............................................. 47
Reminder Light........................................ 211
Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 467
Driver Position........................................... 30
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 29
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 28
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