1998 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 238

Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle's stability when you make a hard stop a slippery road. Even on though you havethe anti-lock braking system, you'll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See "Anti-Lock" in the Index. Allow greater following distance onany slippery road. Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine until you hit a spot that's covered withice. On an otherwise clear road, ice patches may appear in shaded areas where sun can't reach: around the clumps of trees, behind buildingsor under bridges. Sometimes the surface a curve or an overpass may of If remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear. you see a patch of ice ahead of you, brake before you r are on it.Ty not to brake while you're actually on the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. If You're Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation.You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know sure that you are near help for and you can hike through snow. Here are some the things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers. 4-27