1993 Chevrolet Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 220

Winter Driving r AM480003 Here are some tips for winter driving. Haveyourvehicleingoodshapeforwinter.Besureyourenginecoolant mix iscorrect. Snowtirescanhelpinloosesnow,buttheymaygiveyoulesstraction If youdonotexpecttobedrivingindeep onicethanregulartires. snow, but mayhave to traveloverice,you maynotwant to switchto snow tires at all. Youmaywant to putwinteremergencysupplies in yourvehicle. Include an icescraper, a smallbrushorbroom, a supply of windshield washerfluid, a rag,somewinterouterclothing, a smallshovel, a flashlight, a redcloth,and a couple of reflectivewarningtriangles.And, ifyou will be driiing undersevereconditions,include a smallbagofsand, a piece of old carpetor a couple of burlapbagstohelpprovidetraction. Besureyou properly secure these items in your vehicle. Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have goodtraction. However, if thereis snow oricebetweenyourtiresandtheroad,youcan have a veryslipperysituation.You'llhave a lotlesstractionor"grip"and need to be very careful. will 4-53