1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 179
1997 Pontiac Grand Am Manual
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Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle'sstability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you havethe anti-lock braking system, you'll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See "Anti-Lock'' inthe Index. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine until you hit a spot that's covered with On an ice. otherwise clear road, ice patches mayappear in shaded areas where the sun can't reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildingsor under bridges. Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear. If you see a patch of ice ahead of you, brake before you are onit. Try not to brake while you're actually on the ice, and avoid suddensteering maneuvers. If You're Caught in a Blizzard If you arestopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you knowfor surethat you are near help and you can hike through snow. Here are some the things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers. 4-28