1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 183
1997 Chevrolet Lumina Manual
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Remember, unless you have anti-lock, if you brake so hard that your wheelsstop rolling, you'lljust slide. Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and youcan still steer. 0 If You're Caught in a Blizzard Whatever your braking system, allow greater following distance on any slippery road. Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine until you hit a spot that's covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road, ice patches mayappear in shaded areas where the sun can't reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildings or under bridges. Sometimes the surface of a curve or anoverpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear.If you see a patchof ice ahead of you, brake before you are on it. Try not tobrake while you're actually on the ice, andavoid sudden steering maneuvers. If you are stopped by heavy snow, youcould be in a serious situation.You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know sure that you are near help for and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things todo to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: 0 0 Turn on your hazard flashers. 4-27