1993 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 167

Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained, it's ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. course, you'll Of find experienced and able service experts in Buick dealerships all across North America. They'll be ready and willing to help if you need it. Here are some things youcan check beforea trip: On the Road Unless you are the only driver, it is good to share the driving task with others. Limit turns behind the wheel to 0 about 1 0 miles (160 km) or two hours at a sitting. Then, either change drivers or stop for some refreshment like coffee, tea or sol3 drinks and some limbering up. But do stop and movearound. Eatlightly along the way. Heavier meals tend to make some people sleepy. On two-lane highwaysor undivided multilane highways that do not have controlled access, you'll want to watch for some situations not usually found on freeways. Examples are: stop signs and signals, shopping centers with direct access to the highway, no passing zones and school zones, vehicles turning left and right the road, off pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles, and even animals. Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? h e l , Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lights: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for 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 a short time to trip avoid a major storm system? Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as "highway hypnosis"? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the .wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness,or whatever. There is something about an easy stretchroad with the of same scenery, along with the hum the tires on the of road, the drone the engine, and the rush the wind of of against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don't let it happen to you!If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second, and you could crash and be injured. 165