GMC 2005 Automobile User Manual


 
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........4-2
Defensive Driving ...........................................4-2
Drunken Driving .............................................4-2
Control of a Vehicle ........................................4-5
Braking .........................................................4-5
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .........................4-6
Braking in Emergencies ...................................4-7
Traction Assist System (TAS) ...........................4-8
Locking Rear Axle ..........................................4-9
StabiliTrak
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System ......................................4-10
Steering ......................................................4-12
QUADRASTEER™ ........................................4-14
Off-Road Recovery .......................................4-17
Passing .......................................................4-18
Loss of Control .............................................4-19
Off-Road Driving ...........................................4-20
Driving at Night ............................................4-35
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ..................4-37
City Driving ..................................................4-39
Freeway Driving ...........................................4-40
Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......................4-42
Highway Hypnosis ........................................4-43
Hill and Mountain Roads ................................4-43
Winter Driving ..............................................4-45
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ........4-49
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out .................4-50
Recovery Hooks ...........................................4-50
Loading Your Vehicle ....................................4-51
Towing ..........................................................4-57
Towing Your Vehicle .....................................4-57
Recreational Vehicle Towing ...........................4-57
Level Control ...............................................4-60
Autoride™ ...................................................4-61
Trailer Recommendations ...............................4-61
Towing a Trailer ...........................................4-62
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
4-1