1993 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 148

Your Driving andthe Road Driving a long Distance Although most long trips today are made on freeways, there are still many made on regular highways. Long-distance drivingon freeways and regular highways isthe same in some ways. Thetrip has to be planned and the vehicle prepared, you drive at higher-than-city speeds, and there are longer turns behind the wheel. You'll enjoy yourtrip more if you and your vehicle are in good shape. Here are some tips for a successful long trip. Before leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you're ready. Try to be well Here are some thingsyou can check rested. If you must start when you're before a trip: worknot fresh-such as after a day's Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the don't planto make too many milesthat reservoir full? Are all windows clean first partof the journey. Wear inside and outside? comfortable clothing and shoes you can Wiper Blades: Are they in good easily drive in. shape? Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained, it's Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? ready to go. If it needs service, haveit Lights: Are they all working? Are the I done before starting out. Of course, you'll find experienced and able service lenses clean? experts in Chevrolet dealerships all Tires: They are vitally important to a I across North America. They'll be ready safe, trouble-free trip. Is tread the and willingto help if you need it. good enough for long-distance driving? Arethe tires all inflatedto the recommended pressure? Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay yourtrip a short time to avoid a major storm system? Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? ' II46