1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 195

Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probablyhave good traction. However, if there is snow or between your tires and ice the road,you can have a very slippery situation. You'll have a lot less traction "grip" and willneed to be or very careful. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply 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 smdi be driving under severe conditions, include a bag of sand, a piece of old carpetor a coupleof burlap bags to help provide traction. sure you properly secure Be these itemsin your vehicle. 4-26