1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 191

Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you service, haveit done before starting out. course, Of allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move you'll find experienced and able service experts in slightly slower at night. Pontiac dealershipsall across North America. They'll be ready and willing to help you need it. if When you want to leave the freeway, move the proper to lane well in advance. you miss your exit, do not, If Here are some thingsyou can check beforea trip: under any circumstances,stop and back up. Drive on to 0 Windshield Washer Fluid: the reservoir full? Are Is the next exit. all windows cleaninside and outside? The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. 0 Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? The exit speed usually posted. is 0 Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not all levels? to your sense of motion. After driving any distance for 0 Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going 0 Tires: They are vitally importantto a safe, slower thanyou actually are. trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for Before Leaving on Long Trip a all long-distance driving? Are the tires inflated to the recommended pressure? Make sure you're ready.T y to be well rested. If you r must start when you're not fresh -- such as after day's a 0 Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook work -- don't plan to make too many miles that part fiist along your route? Should delay your trip short you a of the journey.Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you time to avoid a major storm system? can easilydrive in. 0 Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? Is your vehicle ready a long trip? If you keep it for to serviced and maintained, it's ready go. If it needs 4-22