1998 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 193

Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a smallbrush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, arag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a cloth and red reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include small bag of sand, a a piece of old carpet or acouple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sureyou properly secure these items in your vehicle. Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or icebetween your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You'll have a lot lesstraction or "grip"and will need to be very careful. mere are some tips forwinter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. 4-37