User Guide
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're ready.
Try
to
be well rested.
If you
must
start
when
you're
not
fresh
--
such as after a day's
work
--
don't
plan
to
make
too
many miles that first part
of
the
journcv.
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's
ready to go.
If
it
needs
service, have
it
done before starting
out.
Of course,
you'll find experienced and able service experts
in
GM
dealerships all across North America. They'll be ready
and willing to help if
you
need
it.
Here are some things
you
can check before a trip:
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Windshield Washer
Fluid:
Is
the reservoir full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper
Blades:
Are they in good shape?
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Fuel,
Engine
Oil, Other Fluids:
Have you checked
all levels?
Lurrzps:
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 inflated
to
the
recommended pressure'?
Weather
For-ecvrsts:
What's the weather outlook
along your route? Should
you
delay your trip a short
time to avoid
a
major storm system?
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Maps:
Do
you have up-to-date maps'!
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