1997 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 153

Errvironmental Concerns O€f-road driving .can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises-enviranmental c:dricernS. GM recognizes these concerns and urges every off-roader to follow these-bask rules for protecting the environment: Traveling,to Remote Areas It-makes sense to: plan yow-.trip,cspechlly when-going 'toa remote area; Know-the terraiwand plan your~uute. You are much less likely to get bad surpris-es.Get accurate maps bf trails and terrain. Try to learn of my blocked or closed roads, It's a1s.o a good idea to travel withat 1eas.r:one o,rner vehicle. If 'something happens to one of thern,.i€ie-.ather can help quickly. 0 Does your vehide have a winch?.I-f sa, be sure to read the winch instructions. 1n.aremote area, a winch can be handy-if you get: stuck. But you'll want to h o w how to use it pmperly. 0 Getting .Familiarwith Off-Road Driving It's a good i.dea to practice in !an area that'ssafe and .cI.~se?o home before you go info :the wilderness.. Off-road driving;.cloesrequire some new and-dlnffixent .driving.skills. Here's what-wemean. a Tune you^ senses t~ different kinds of-signals. Your eyes, for example, need to co.nstantly sweep the terrain for unexpected. obstacles. -Yuurears need to listen for unasual tire .or e:ngine sounds. With youwu-rns, hands, k t and body, you'il need -to respoad to vibrations -and vehicle bounce. 4-16