1996 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 157

0 Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission, and you can climb the hill better. Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Don't swing wide or cut across the center the road.Drive of at speedsthat let you stay in your own lane. 0 0 As you go over thetop of a hill, be alert. There could besomething in your lane, like a stalled car oran accident. You may see highway signs onmountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads. Be alert to theseand take appropriate action. 0 Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: 0 Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. 0 4-19