1998 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 180

The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense motion. After driving any distance of for at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. Here are some things can check before a trip: you 0 Windshield Washer Fluid: the reservoir full? Are Is all windows clean inside and outside? Wiper Blades:Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:Have you checked all levels? 0 0 Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you're ready.Ty to be well rested. you r If 0 -must start when you're not fresh such as after a day's 0 too work -- don't plan to make many miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. Is your vehicle ready a long trip? you keepit for If 0 serviced and maintained, it's ready go. If it needs to service, have done before starting out. course, it Of you'll find experienced and service experts in able 0 Pontiac dealerships all across North America. They'll be ready and willing to help if you need it. Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to safe, a for trouble-free trip.Is the tread good enough long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? Weather Forecasts:What's the weather outlook along your route?Should you delay your trip a & ~ r t time to avoid a major storm system? Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? 4-23