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If the vehicle starts to slide, ease
your foot off the accelerator pedal
and quickly steer the way you want
the vehicle to go. If you start steering
quickly enough, the vehicle may
straighten out. Always be ready for
a second skid if it occurs.
Of course, traction is reduced when
water, snow, ice, gravel, or other
material is on the road. For safety,
slow down and adjust your driving to
these conditions. It is important to
slow down on slippery surfaces
because stopping distance will be
longer and vehicle control more
limited.
While driving on a surface with
reduced traction, try your best to
avoid sudden steering, acceleration,
or braking, including reducing vehicle
speed by shifting to a lower gear.
Any sudden changes could cause
the tires to slide. You may not realize
the surface is slippery until thevehicle is skidding. Learn to
recognize warning clues — such as
enough water, ice, or packed snow
on the road to make a mirrored
surface — and slow down when
you have any doubt.
Remember: Any Antilock Brake
System (ABS) helps avoid only
the braking skid.
Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than
day driving because some drivers
are likely to be impaired — by alcohol
or drugs, with night vision problems,
or by fatigue.
Night driving tips include:
Drive defensively.
Do not drink and drive.
Reduce headlamp glare
by adjusting the inside
rearview mirror.
Slow down and keep more space
between you and other vehicles
because headlamps can only
light up so much road ahead.
Watch for animals.
When tired, pull off the road.
Do not wear sunglasses.
Avoid staring directly into
approaching headlamps.
Keep the windshield and all glass
on your vehicle clean — inside
and out.
Keep your eyes moving,
especially during turns or curves.
No one can see as well at night as
in the daytime. But, as we get
older, these differences increase.
A 50-year-old driver might need
at least twice as much light to see
the same thing at night as a
20-year-old.
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Before Leaving on a
Long Trip
To prepare your vehicle for a long
trip, consider having it serviced
by your dealer/retailer before
departing.
Things to check on your own
include:
Windshield Washer Fluid:
Reservoir full? Windows
clean — inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:In good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:All
levels checked?
Lamps:Do they all work and are
lenses clean?
Tires:Are treads good? Are tires
inated to recommended
pressure?
Weather and Maps:Safe to
travel? Have up-to-date maps?
Highway Hypnosis
Always be alert and pay attention to
your surroundings while driving. If
you become tired or sleepy, nd a
safe place to park your vehicle
and rest.
Other driving tips include:
Keep the vehicle well ventilated.
Keep interior temperature cool.
Keep your eyes moving — scan
the road ahead and to the sides.
Check the rearview mirror and
vehicle instruments often.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through
mountains is different than driving
on at or rolling terrain. Tips for
driving in these conditions include:
Keep the vehicle serviced
and in good shape.
Check all uid levels and brakes,
tires, cooling system, and
transmission.
Going down steep or long hills,
shift to a lower gear.
{CAUTION
If you do not shift down, the
brakes could get so hot that they
would not work well. You would
then have poor braking or even
none going down a hill. You could
crash. Shift down to let the engine
assist the brakes on a steep
downhill slope.
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Blizzard Conditions
Being stuck in snow can be a
serious situation. Stay with the
vehicle unless there is help nearby.
If possible, use theRoadside
Assistance Program on page 7-5.
To get help and keep everyone
in the vehicle safe:
Turn on theHazard Warning
Flashers on page 3-5.
Tie a red cloth to an outside
mirror.
{CAUTION
Snow can trap engine exhaust
under the vehicle. This may cause
exhaust gases to get inside.
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
(Continued)
CAUTION (Continued)
If the vehicle is stuck in the snow:
Clear away snow from
around the base of your
vehicle, especially any that is
blocking the exhaust pipe.
Check again from time to
time to be sure snow does
not collect there.
Open a window about two
inches (5 cm) on the side of
the vehicle that is away from
the wind to bring in fresh air.
Fully open the air outlets on or
under the instrument panel.
Adjust the Climate Control
system to a setting that
circulates the air inside the
vehicle and set the fan speed
to the highest setting. See
Climate Control System in
the Index.
(Continued)
CAUTION (Continued)
For more information about
carbon monoxide, seeEngine
Exhaust on page 2-26.
Snow can trap exhaust gases
under your vehicle. This can cause
deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas
to get inside. CO could overcome
you and kill you. You cannot see it
or smell it, so you might not know it
is in your vehicle. Clear away snow
from around the base of your
vehicle, especially any that is
blocking the exhaust.
Run the engine for short periods
only as needed to keep warm,
but be careful.
To save fuel, run the engine for
only short periods as needed to
warm the vehicle and then shut the
engine off and close the window
most of the way to save heat.
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CAUTION (Continued)
Adjust the Climate Control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air and
set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See Climate
Control System in the Index.
For more information about
carbon monoxide, seeEngine
Exhaust on page 2-26.
Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. Get to know
the rig before setting out for the open
road. Get acquainted 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 longer and not as
responsive as the vehicle is by itself.
Before starting, check all trailer
hitch parts and attachments, safety
chains, electrical connectors,
lamps, tires and mirror adjustments.If the trailer has electric brakes,
start the vehicle and trailer moving
and then apply the trailer brake
controller by hand to be sure
the brakes are working. This checks
the electrical connection at the
same time.
During the 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 the vehicle without
a trailer. This can help to avoid
situations that require heavy
braking and sudden turns.
Passing
More passing distance is needed
when towing a trailer. Because
the rig is longer, it is necessary
to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before returning
to the lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering
wheel with one hand. Then, to move
the trailer to the left, 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.
Making Turns
Notice:Making very sharp turns
while trailering could cause
the trailer to come in contact with
the vehicle. The vehicle could
be damaged. Avoid making very
sharp turns while trailering.
When turning with a trailer, make
wider turns than normal. Do this
so the trailer will not strike soft
shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees
or other objects. Avoid jerky or
sudden maneuvers. Signal well in
advance.
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Fuses Usage
ISRVMInside Rearview
Mirror
CLUSTERInstrument Panel
Cluster
AIR BAG Airbag System
OSRVMOutside Rearview
Mirror
KEY CAPKey Capture
Solenoid
WHL S/WSteering Wheel
Switch
F/DR LCKFront Driver Door
Lock
APO2Accessory Power
Outlet 2
BCM (VB3)Body Control
Module (BCM)
(VB3)
DR LCK Door Lock
BCM (VB6)Body Control
Module (VB6)
BCM (VB4)Body Control
Module (VB4)Fuses Usage
BCM (VB5)Body Control
Module (VB5)
TRL Trailer
AIRCON Air Conditioner
AUDIO Audio
BCM (VB7)Body Control
Module (VB7)
IGN SW Ignition Switch
AIR BAG Air Bag System
WASHER Washer Pump
APO1Accessory Power
Outlet 1
FSCMFuel Storage Control
Module
RR CLR Rear Closure
BCM (VB2)Body Control
Module (VB2)
DRLDaytime Running
Light
BCM (VB1)Body Control
Module (VB1)
ONSTAR OnStar
®
Relays Usage
RELAY
ACC/RAPAccessory, Retained
Accessory Power
(RAP) Relay
RELAY
RUN/C
RANKRun/Crank Relay
Underhood Fuse Block
The underhood fuse block is located
on the driver side of the engine
compartment, near the battery.
Notice:Spilling liquid on
any electrical components on the
vehicle may damage it. Always
keep the covers on any electrical
component.
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Fuses Usage
AMP Amplier
HORN Horn
ABSAntilock Brake
System Module
I/P BECInstrument Panel
Bussed Electrical
Center
FRT FOG Front Fog Lamps
I/P BECInstrument Panel
Bussed Electrical
Center
DRLDaytime Running
Light
T/LAMP RTRight Turn and
Parking Lamps
T/LAMP LTLeft Turn and
Parking Lamps
TRLR
T/LAMPTrailer Parking
Lamps
HDLPHILTPassenger Side
High-Beam
Headlamp
STOP LP Stoplamps
DEFOG Defroster FogFuses Usage
HDLP
LO RTDriver Side
Low-Beam
Headlamp
HDLP
LO LTPassenger Side
Low-Beam
Headlamp
HDLP
HI RTDriver Side
High-Beam
Headlamp
OSRVM
HTROutside Rearview
Mirror Heating
Relays Usage
FAN MAIN
RLYCooling Fan Main
Relay
FAN CTRL
RLYCooling Fan Control
Relay
FAN AUX
RLYCooling Fan
Auxiliary Relay
PWR/TRN
RLYEngine Control
Module/CAM,
Canister, Injectors,
Electronic Throttle
Control Relay
Relays Usage
STRTR
RLYStarter Relay
RUN RLY Run Relay
A/C CLTCH
RLYAir Conditioning
Compressor Relay
WPR SPD
RLYWindshield Wiper
Speed Relay
HORN RLY Horn Relay
WPR
CNTRL
RLYWindshield Wiper
Control Relay
T/LAMP
RLYParking Lamp Relay
HDLP
HI RLYHigh-Beam
Headlamp Relay
HDLP
LO RLYLow-Beam
Headlamp Relay
FRT FOG
RLYFront Foglamp
Relay
STOP
LP RLYStoplamp Relay
DEFOG
RLYDefogger Relay
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Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children......................1-31
Lumbar
Manual Controls................. 1-5
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services........................ 6-5
At Each Fuel Fill................ 6-8
At Least Once a Month....... 6-9
At Least Once a Year......... 6-9
Introduction....................... 6-1
Maintenance Footnotes....... 6-7
Maintenance Record.........6-14
Maintenance Replacement
Parts...........................6-12
Maintenance
Requirements................. 6-1
Owner Checks and
Services........................ 6-8
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants....................6-11
Scheduled Maintenance....... 6-3
Using............................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the
Environment................... 6-2Malfunction Indicator Lamp....3-30
Manual Lumbar Controls......... 1-5
Manual Seats........................ 1-3
Message
DIC Warnings and
Messages....................3-42
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming
Rearview......................2-27
Manual Rearview Mirror.....2-27
Outside Convex Mirror.......2-28
Outside Heated Mirrors......2-28
Outside Power Mirrors.......2-28
MP3 ...................................3-66
MyGMLink.com...................... 7-4
N
Navigation System, Privacy . . . 7-15
New Vehicle Break-In...........2-14
O
Odometer...........................3-24
Odometer, Trip.....................3-24
Off-Road Recovery...............4-10Oil
Change Engine Oil Light....3-33
Engine............................5-11
Pressure Light..................3-33
Oil, Engine Oil Life System....5-14
Older Children, Restraints......1-22
Online Owner Center.............. 7-4
OnStar, Privacy....................7-15
OnStar
®System, see
OnStar®Manual...............2-29
Operation, Universal Home
Remote System................2-33
Outlet Adjustment.................3-22
Outlets
Accessory Power..............3-16
Outside
Convex Mirror..................2-28
Heated Mirrors.................2-28
Power Mirrors..................2-28
Owner Checks and Services . . . 6-8
Owners, Canadian.................... ii
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P
Paint, Damage.....................5-73
Park
Shifting Into.....................2-23
Shifting Out of..................2-25
Park Brake..........................2-22
Parking
Over Things That Burn......2-25
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator..........................3-26
Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-49
Passing..............................4-11
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer......................2-12
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer Operation........2-12
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements, California...... 5-4
Phone
Bluetooth
®.......................3-72
Power
Door Locks........................ 2-6
Electrical System..............5-75
Retained Accessory...........2-15
Seat................................. 1-4
Windows........................... 2-9Privacy...............................7-14
Event Data Recorders.......7-14
Navigation System............7-15
OnStar............................7-15
Radio Frequency
Identication.................7-15
R
Radio Frequency Identication
(RFID), Privacy.................7-15
Radio(s).............................3-58
Radios
Reception........................3-83
Setting the Clock..............3-56
Theft-Deterrent.................3-82
Rainsense™ II Wipers............ 3-8
Reading Lamps...................3-14
Rear Door Security Locks....... 2-7
Rear Seat Armrest...............2-38
Rear Windshield Washer/
Wiper............................... 3-9
Rearview Mirror, Automatic
Dimming ..........................2-27
Rearview Mirrors..................2-27
Reclining Seatbacks............... 1-5Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants........................6-11
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . 4-23
Regenerative Braking............2-23
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System............................. 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System, Operation.............. 2-4
Replacement Bulbs..............5-37
Replacement Parts,
Maintenance....................6-12
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government.......7-12
Saturn.............................7-13
United States
Government..................7-12
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint
Systems.......................1-56
Replacing Restraint System
Parts After a Crash........1-57
Retained Accessory Power....2-15
Roadside
Assistance Program............ 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get
it Out ..............................4-17
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