1995 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 148

Is your vehicle readyfor a long trip? you keepit If Once you are moving on freeway, make certain you the If allow a reasonable following distance, Expect to move serviced and maintained, it's ready to go.it needs Of service, haveit done before starting out. course, slightly slowerat night. you'll find experienced and service experts in able When you want to leave freeway, move to the proper the Chevrolet dealersall across North America. They'll be lane wellin advance. If you miss your exit do not, under ready and willing to help if you need it. any circumstances,stop and back up. Drive on the to Here are some things you can check before a trip: next exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes sharply. quite The exit speedis usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense motion. After driving any distance of for at higher speeds, you may tend to you are going think slower than'youactually are. 0 Windshield Washer Fluid: the reservoirfull? Are Is all windows clean inside and outside? Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? 0 Lamps: Are theyall working? Are the lenses clean? Before Leavingon a Long Trip 9- 0 Make sure you're ready.r to be well rested. you Ty If must st& when you're not fresh such as after a day's work -- don't plan to make many miles that too first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you 0 Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook can easily drive in. along your route? Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system? 0 Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip.Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are tires all inflated to the the recommended pressure? Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?