1993 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 184

If You're Stuck in Deep Snow Run your engine only as long as you This manual explains how to get the vehicle out of deep snow without must. This saves fuel. When you run Index under damaging it. See the the engine, makeit go a little faster Rocking Your Whicle. than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly.This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and keeps it the battery charged.You will need a well-charged battery to restartthe vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlights. Let the heater run for a while. Then, shut the engine and close off l the window almost a l the way to preserve the heat.Start the engine again and repeatthis ody when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get outof the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half-houror so until help comes. Towing a Trailer A If you don't use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well-or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only you if have followed all the stepsin this section. 'I II NOTICE Pulling a trailer improperly MII damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not coveredby your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this section