1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 197

Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a suppl of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And,you will if be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece old carpet or a couple burlap bags of of to help provide traction. sure you properly secure Be 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 ice between your tires and the road,you can have a very slippery situation. You'll have a lot less traction or "grip" and will need to be very careful. Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your Oldsmobile in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. 4-23