Before leaving on a long trip – GMC 2003 Envoy User Manual
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Once you are moving en ihe freeway, make ceriatn you
aflov/ a reasonable following disiance, Expeci to
rrovQ slightly slower at ntght.
When you want to leave the freewaVi move to the
proper lane well in advance, ir you miss your
&x\\,
do
not, under any circumslances, stop and back up. Drive
on to the nexi exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimss quits sharply.
The exit speed Is usualJy posted.
Reduce your speed according lo your speedometer, not
to your sense ot motion, Atter driving for ary distance
at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are
going slower than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sura youTe ready. Try to he well rested. If you
rtiusl start when you're nol fresh — such as after a day’s
work —■ don't plan to rnake too many mtles that first
part of Ihe journey. Wear connfortable ctothing and shoes
you can easily drive in.
fs your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
sgrvicod ar>d maintained. It's ready to go. If it needs
service, have it done before slarting oul. Of courie^
you'll find experienced and abte service experts
in dealETahips all across North Arnenca. Thay'll tie
ready and willing to help H you need iL
Heme are some things you can check before a tnp:
*
W snifstiieid
Wasfter
Ffoief:
Is the reservigr full?
Are atl windows clean inside and outside?
■
W ip^r BiadBs:
Are they In good shape?
*
Fuel, Engine
Otf,
Olher Fluids:
Have you checked
all levels?
■
Lamps:
Are they all working? Are the lenses oiean?
* Tfres.'Tiiey are vitally important fo
a
safe,
frouble-free trip. Is Ihe tread good enough for
long-dislance driving? Are the (ires all intlalod to the
reoornmended pressure?
■
W eather Forecasts:
'What's the weather outlook
along your roule? Shoutd you delay your I rip a
short time to avoid a ma|or sform system?
* Maps; Do you have up-lo-date maps?
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