1996 Chevrolet Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 206

After Off-Road Driving Remove any biush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulationscan be a firehazard. After operationin mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked. These substancescan cause glazingand uneven braking. Check the body structure, steering, suspension, wheels, tires, and exhaust system for damage. Also, check the fuel linesand cooling system for any leakage. Your vehicle will require more frequent service dueto off-road use. Refer for additional information. to the Maintenance Schedule Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. Onereason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -by alcohol or drugs,with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. 0 0 0 Drive defensively. Don't drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reducethe glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can't seeas well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. 0 e Slow down, especiallyon higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. 0 0 In remote areas,watch for animals. If you're tired,pull off the road in a safe place and rest. 4-23