1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 173

Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle's stability when you makea hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you'll want to begin stopping sooner than would on dry you pavement. See "Anti-Lock'' in the Index. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. Watch for slippery spots. The road might befine until you hit a spot that's covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road, patches may appear in ice shaded areas where the sun can't reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildings or under bridges. Sometimes the surface a curve or an overpass may of remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear. If you see a patch of ice ahead of you, brake before you are on it. Try not to brake while you're actually on the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. If You're Caught in a Blizzard / .' I If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could bein a serious situation.You should probably stay with your vehicle unlessyou know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things todo to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers. 4-26