2003 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 178

Of course, tractionreduced is when water, snow, ice, qravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you'll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues - such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road to make a "mirrored surface'' - and slow down when you have any doubt. If you have the anti-lock braking system, remember: It helps avoid only the braking skid. If you do not have anti-lock, then in a braking skid (where the wheels are no longer rolling), release enough pressure on the brakes-to get the wheels rolling again. This restores steeringcontrol.Pushthe brake pedal down steadilyNight \/nul h l \ / n Sten cltr-idnnht. ,A.S ! m g 2s the \.t!hppIc r -------SI J."" are you rolllng, will have steering control. 'I-" Driving at Night reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired - by driving is more dangerous than day driving. One problems, or by alcohol or drugs, with vision night fatigue. 4-1 5