1998 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 218
1998 Chevrolet Blazer Manual
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You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. Be alert to these and take appropriate action. Here are sometips for winterdriving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and reflective warning triangles. And, you will be driving if under severeconditions, include a small bag sand, a of piece of old carpetor a coupleof burlap bagsto help provide traction. Besure you properly secure these items in your vehicle. Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You'll have a lot less traction or "grip" and will need be to very careful. 4-36