1993 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 196

Your Driving and the Road Winter Driving AM480005 Herearesometipsforwinterdriving: Haveyourvehicle mix is correct. in goodshapeforwinter.Besureyourenginecoolant Snowtirescanhelpinloosesnow,buttheymaygiveyoulesstraction on ice than regular tires. If youdonotexpect to be driving in deep snow,butmayhave to traveloverice,youmaynotwant to switch to snow tires at all. Youmaywant to putwinteremergencysupplies in yourvehicle. Include an ice scraper,a smallbrush or broom,asupply of windshield washerfluid,arag,somewinterouterclothing,asmallshovel,aflashlight,a red cloth,andacouple of reflectivewarningtriangles. And, if youwillbe drivingundersevereconditions,includeasmallbag ofsand,a piece of 'old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properlysecuretheseitems in yourvehicle. Driving on Snow or /ce Mostof thetime,thoseplaceswhereyourtiresmeettheroadprobablyhave goodtraction. However, if there is snowor icebetweenyourtiresandtheroad,youcan haveaveryslipperysituation.You'llhavea lot lesstraction or "grip"andwill need to beverycareful. 4-40