Highway Hypnosis
Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving.
If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest.
Other driving tips include:
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include:
Warning
Using the brakes to slow the vehicle on a long downhill slope can cause brake overheating, can reduce brake performance, and could result in a loss of braking.
Shift the transmission to a lower gear to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope.
Warning
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. This can cause overheating of the brakes and loss of steering. Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear.
Chevrolet Captiva Owners Manual > OnStar: OnStar Overview
If equipped, this
vehicle has a
comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor
for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services.
The OnStar system status light is
next to the OnStar buttons. If the
status light is:
Solid Green: System is rea ...