1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 194

Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down toa lower gear.The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission, and you can climb the hill better. Winter Driving Stay in your own lane when drivingon two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Don't swing wide or cut across the centerof the road. Driveat speeds that let you stay inyour own lane. As you go over the top a hill, be alert. There of could be something your lane,like a stalled car or in an accident. 0 You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, falling rocks area a or winding roads. Bealert to these and take appropriate action. Here are some tips for winter driving: 0 Have your vehicle in good shapefor winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. 4-25