WARNING (Continued)
•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.
For more information about carbon
monoxide, seeEngine Exhaust on
page 8-25.
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. Repeat this until
help arrives but only when you feel
really uncomfortable from the cold.
Moving about to keep warm also
helps.
If it takes some time for help to
arrive, now and then when you run
the engine, push the accelerator
pedal slightly so the engine runs
faster than the idle speed. This
keeps the battery charged to restart
the vehicle and to signal for help with
the headlamps. Do this as little as
possible to save fuel.
If the Vehicle is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the
wheels to free the vehicle when
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
If stuck too severely for the traction
system to free the vehicle, turn
the traction system off and use
the rocking method.
{WARNING
If you let your vehicle’s tires spin
at high speed, they can explode,
and you or others could be injured.
The vehicle can overheat, causing
an engine compartment fire or
other damage. Spin the wheels as
little as possible and avoid going
above 55 km/h (35 mph) as shown
on the speedometer.
For information about using tire
chains on the vehicle, seeTire
Chains on page 9-68.
Driving and Operating 8-11
•Flat Tire Change:Service is
provided to change a flat tire
with the spare tire. The spare tire,
if equipped, must be in good
condition and properly inflated.
It is the owner’s responsibility for
the repair or replacement of
the tire if it is not covered by the
warranty.
•Battery Jump Start:Service is
provided to jump start a dead
battery.
Services Not Included in
Roadside Assistance
•
Impound towing caused by
violation of any laws.
•Legal fines.
•Mounting, dismounting or
changing of snow tires, chains,
or other traction devices.
•Towing or services for vehicles
driven on a non-public road or
highway.
Services Speci c to Canadian
Purchased Vehicles
•
Fuel delivery:Reimbursement is
approximately $5 Canadian.
Diesel fuel delivery may
be restricted. Propane and other
fuels are not provided through
this service.
•Lock-Out Service:Vehicle
registration is required.
•Trip Routing Service:Detailed
maps of North America are
provided when requested either
with the most direct route or
the most scenic route. There is a
limit of six requests per year.
Additional travel information
is also available. Allow
three weeks for delivery.
•Trip Interruption Bene ts
and Assistance:Must be
over 250 kilometres from
where your trip was started to
qualify. General Motors of
Canada Limited requires
pre-authorization, originaldetailed receipts, and a copy
of the repair orders. Once
authorization has been received,
the Roadside Assistance
advisor will help you make
arrangements and explain how to
receive payment.
•Alternative Service:If
assistance cannot be provided
right away, the Roadside
Assistance advisor may give
you permission to get local
emergency road service. You will
receive payment, up to $100,
after sending the original receipt
to Roadside Assistance.
Mechanical failures may be
covered, however any cost for
parts and labor for repairs
not covered by the warranty are
the owner responsibility.
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