1998 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 207

A CAUTION: Getting out on the downhill(low) side of stopped across an incline is dangerous. If the vehicle rollsover, you could be crushedor killed. Always get out on the uphill (high) sideof the vehicle and staywell clear of the rollover path. When you drive on sand, you'll sense a changein wheel traction. But itwill depend upon how loosely packed the sand is. On loosely packed sand(as on beaches or sand dunes) your tires will tend to sink the sand. This has into an effect on steering, accelerating and braking.You may want to reduce the air pressure in your tires slightly when driving on sand. This will improve traction. Hard packed snow and ice offer the worsttire traction. On these surfaces, it's very easy to lose control. On wet ice, for example, the tractionis so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating. And if you do get moving, poor steering and difficult braking can cause to slide you out of control. Driving in d, md, Snow or Ice When you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels won't get good traction. You can't accelerate as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you'll need longer braking distances. It's best to use a low gear when you're in mud -- the deeper the mud, the lower the gear. In really deep mud, the idea is to keep your vehicle moving so you don't get stuck. Driving on frozen lakes, ponds rivers can or be dangerous. Underwater springs, currents under the ice, or sudden thaws can weaken the Your ice. vehicle could fall through the and you and ice your passengers could drown. Drive your vehicle on safe surfaces only. 4-25