1998 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 223

Driving onSnow or Ice What's the worst timefor this? "Wet ice." Very cold snow orice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the road probably have good traction. least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it's about freezing (32OF;0 O C) and freezing rain begins to fall. However, if there is snow or between your tires and ice r the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You'll T y to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there. have a lot traction or "grip" and will need to be less very careful. Whatever the condition-- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow drive with caution. -Keep your traction control system on. It improves your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. Even though your vehicle has a traction control system, you'll want slow down and adjust your to driving to the road conditions. "Traction Control See System" in the Index. , ...,... ...- ...,, D c A 4-26