1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual - Page 172
1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Manual
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~~~ ~~~ ~ ..~ . Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle's stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you'll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See "Anti-Lock" the Index. in Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. Watch for slippery spots. The road might befine until you hit a spot that's covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road, patches may appear in ice shaded areas where the sun can't reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildings or under bridges. Sometimes the surfaceof a curve or an overpass may remain icy whenthe surrounding roads are clear. If of you see a patch ice aheadof you, brake before you are on it. Try not to brake while you're actually on the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. If You're Caught in a Blizzal If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know sure that you are near help for and you can hike throughthe snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers. 4-26