1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 184

1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Manual

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The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according your speedometer, not to to yoursense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tendto think you are going slower than you actually are. Here are some things you can check beforetrip: a 0 Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lamps: Are they allworking? Are the lenses clean? 0 Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you're ready. Try to be well rested.If you must start when you're not fresh -- such as aftera day's work -- don't plan to make too many miles first part that of the journey. Wearcomfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. Is your vehicle ready a long trip?If you keep it for serviced and maintained, it's readyto go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you'll find experienced andable service experts in Chevrolet dealerships all across North America.They'll be ready and willing to if you need it. help 0 0 0 0 0 Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enoughfor long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook along yourroute? Should you delay your a short trip time to avoid a major storm system? Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? 4-22

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The exit speed is usually
posted.
Reduce
your
speed
according
to your
speedometer,
not
to
your sense of motion. After driving for any distance
at higher speeds, you
may
tend
to think
you are going
slower than you actually are.
Before
Leaving
on
a
Long
Trip
Make sure you’re
ready.
Try
to
be
well
rested.
If
you
must
start
when
you’re
not
fresh
--
such
as
after
a
day’s
work
--
don’t
plan
to
make
too
many
miles
that first part
of the
journey.
Wear comfortable clothing and
shoes
you
can easily drive
in.
Is your
vehicle
ready
for a long
trip?
If
you
keep it
serviced and maintained, it’s
ready
to
go.
If it needs
service, have
it
done
before starting out. Of course,
you’ll find experienced
and
able
service experts in
Chevrolet dealerships all across North
America. They’ll
be
ready
and
willing
to
help if
you
need it.
Here are some
things
you
can
check
before
a trip:
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Windshield Washer Fluid:
Is
the reservoir full?
Are
all
windows
clean
inside
and outside?
Wiper
Blades:
Are
they
in
good
shape?
Fuel,
Engine
Oil,
Other Fluids:
Have
you
checked
all levels?
Lamps:
Are
they
all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires:
They are vitally important
to
a
safe,
trouble-free trip.
Is the tread
good
enough
for
long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the
recommended pressure?
Weather
Forecasts:
What’s
the
weather outlook
along
your route? Should
you
delay
your
trip a short
time to avoid a major
storm system?
Maps:
Do
you
have up-to-date maps?
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