1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 185

Is your vehicle ready a-long If you keepit for trip? serviced and maintained, it's ready go. If it needs to service, haveit done before starting out. course, Of you'll find experienced and able service experts in Once you are moving on freeway, make certain you the allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move Buick dealerships all across North America. They'll be if ready and willing to help you need it. slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper Here are some things you can check before a trip: exit, do not, lane wellin advance. If you miss your Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoirfull? Are under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to all windows clean inside and outside? the next exit. Wiper Blades: Are theyin good shape? The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked The exit speed is usually posted. all levels? Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? to your senseof motion. After drivingfor any distance Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, at higher speeds, you may tend t i k you are going to n h trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for slower than you actually are. long-distance driving? Arethe tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? Before Leaving ona Long Trip Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook Make sure you're ready.r to be well rested. you Ty If along your route? Should you delay your trip a short -must start when you're not fresh such as after a day's time to avoid a major storm syst 1? first work -- don't plan to make too many miles that part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you 0 Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? can easily drive in. Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn't another vehicle your in "blind" spot.