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Steering in Emergencies Therearetimeswhensteeringcanbemoreeffectivethanbraking.For example,youcomeoverahillandfindatruckstoppedinyourlane,ora carsuddenlypullsoutfromnowhere,orachilddartsoutfrombetween parkedcarsandstopsright in front of you. You canavoidtheseproblemsby braking-ifyoucanstopintime.Butsometimesyoucan't;there isn'troom. That'sthetimeforevasiveaction-steeringaroundtheproblem. Your vehiclecanperformverywellinemergencieslikethese.Firstapplyyour brakes,butnotenough to lockyourfrontwheels. It isbetter to removeas muchspeedasyoucanfromapossiblecollision. Then steeraroundthe problem,totheleftorrightdependingonthespaceavailable. Anemergency likethisrequirescloseattentionandaquickdecision.Ifyou 9 and 3 o'clockpositions, areholdingthesteeringwheelattherecommended youcanturn it a full 180 degreesveryquicklywithoutremovingeitherhand. Butyouhavetoactfast,steerquickly,andjustasquicklystraightenthe wheelonceyouhaveavoidedtheobject.Youmustthenbeprepared to steer backtoyouroriginallaneandthenbrake to acontrolledstop. Dependingonyourspeed,thiscanberatherviolentforanunprepareddriver. Thisisone ofthereasonsdrivingexpertsrecommendthatyouuseyour safetybeltsandkeepbothhandsonthesteeringwheel. K2218 Thefactthatsuchemergencysituationsarealwayspossibleisagoodreason all times. topracticedefensivedrivingat 4-2 1

Section	Page
Table of Contents	7
Seats and Safety Belts	15
Seats and Seat Controls	16
Front Seats	16
Head Restraints	19
Rear Seats	23
Safety Belts: They’re For Everyone	25
Why Safety Belts Work	27
Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts	30
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly	32
Adults	32
Driver Position	32
Lap-Shoulder Belt	33
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	38
Passenger Positions	39
Children	49
Smaller Children And Babies	50
Child Restraints	51
Larger Children	64
Safety Belt Extender	66
Checking Your Restraint Systems	66
Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash	67
Features and Controls	69
Keys	71
Your Doors and How They Work	73
Side Doors	73
Door Locks	74
Tailgate	76
Theft	77
New Vehicle "Break-In"	78
Ignition Switch	78
Starting Your Gasoline Engine	80
Starting Your Diesel Engine	83
Automatic Transmission	89
Five-Speed Manual Transmission (Without Low Gear)	92
Five-Speed Manual Transmission (With Low Gear)	93
Locking Rear Axle	96
Parking Brake	97
Parking Over Things That Burn	101
Engine Exhaust	102
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transmission)	103
Four-Wheel Drive	104
Transfer Case	105
Front Axle Locking Feature	106
Windows	107
Horn	109
Tilt Wheel	109
Multifunction Lever	110
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator	111
Headlight High-Low Beam	112
Windshield Wipers	113
Windshield Washer	114
Cruise Control	115
Headlights and Vehicle Lighting	121
Mirrors	127
Sun Visors	129
Cigarette Lighter/Ashtrays	130
Storage Compartments	131
Instrument Cluster	138
Warning and Indicator Lights	146
Gages	155
Camper Wiring Harness	159
Trailer Wiring Harness	159
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	161
Comfort Control System	162
Flow-Through Ventilation System	162
Heating System (Without Air Conditioning)	164
Heater Output	165
Electronic Heating/Air Conditioning System	165
Rear Window Defogger	168
Audio Systems	169
FM Stereo	169
AM	169
AM Stereo	170
How to Operate Your AM ETR Radio	170
How to Operate Your AM-FM Stereo Audio System and Cassette Deck	171
How to Operate Your AM-FM Stereo Audio System and Cassette Deck with Equalizer	174
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	178
Fixed Mast Antenna	178
Your Driving and the Road	179
Road Signs	181
Defensive Driving	188
Drunken Driving	189
Control of a Vehicle	192
Braking	192
Steering	197
Steering in Emergencies	199
Passing	200
Loss of Control	202
Off-Road Driving With Your Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle	203
Driving at Night	214
Driving in the Rain	216
Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze	219
City Driving	220
Freeway Driving	221
Driving a Long Distance	223
Hill and Mountain Roads	225
Parking on Hills	227
Winter Driving	230
Towing a Trailer	233
Power Winches	240
Power Take-Off	240
Problems on the Road	243
Hazard Warning Flasher	244
Other Warning Devices	245
Jump Starting	245
Towing Your Vehicle	250
Engine Overheating	251
Engine Fan Noise	259
If a Tire Goes Flat	259
Changing a Flat Tire	259
Jack Storage	262
Spare Tire	262
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	275
Service and Appearance Care	279
Service	281
Fuel (Gasoline Engines)	282
Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System	284
Checking Things Under the Hood	295
Hood Release	295
Cleaning Your Diesel Engine	297
Noise Control System	297
Engine Oil (Except Diesel)	298
Engine Oil (Diesel Engines)	304
Air Cleaner	309
Automatic Transmission Fluid	311
Manual Transmission Fluid	314
Hydraulic Clutch	315
Transfer Case	317
Front Axle	318
Rear Axle	319
Engine Coolant	320
Power Steering Fluid	324
Windshield Washer Fluid	326
Brake Master Cylinder	327
Replacing Brake System Parts	328
Other Maintenance Items	329
Lubrication	330
Electrical System	332
Battery	332
Bulb Replacement	332
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	342
Exhaust System	343
Loading Your Vehicle	345
Inflation-Tire Pressure	351
Tire Inspection and Rotation	356
When It's Time for New Tires	358
Buying New Tires	359
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	359
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	360
Wheel Replacement	361
Tire Chains	362
Appearance Care	362
Cleaning the Inside Of Your Vehicle	363
Cleaning the Outside Of Your Vehicle	366
Appearance Care Materials	369
Vehicle Identification Number	370
Service Parts Identification Label	372
Specification Charts	373
Scheduled Maintenance Services	381
A Word About Maintenance	383
Your Vehicle and the Environment	383
Recording Maintenance Services	383
Scheduled Maintenance Services	384
Selecting Your Vehicle’s Maintenance Services	384
Gasoline Engines with Light Duty Emissions - Maintenance Schedule I	386
Gasoline Engines with Light Duty Emissions - Maintenance Schedule II	388
Gasoline Engines with Heavy Duty Emissions - Maintenance Schedule I	390
Gasoline Engines with Heavy Duty Emissions - Maintenance Schedule II	392
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services	398
Owner Checks and Services	402
Recommended Fluids & Lubricants	405
Maintenance Record	407
Service Station Checks	408
Customer Assistance Information	411
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	412
Customer Assistance for Hearing/Speech Impaired	413
GM Participation in Better Business Bureau Mediation/Arbitration Program	413
Reporting Safety Defects	414
Roadside Assistance	415
Service Publications	416

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