2011 Chevrolet Volt Owner's Manual - Page 312

9-10 Driving and Operating Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: ... Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest. Other driving tips include: ... Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. See "Mountain Mode" under Driver Selected Operating Modes on page 9‑26. Tips for driving in these conditions include: . Allow extra following distance. Pass with caution. Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape. Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled. Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tires on page 10‑48. Turn off cruise control. . Keep the vehicle well ventilated. Keep interior temperature cool. Keep your eyes moving - scan the road ahead and to the sides. Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often. Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape. Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and electric drive unit. Keep the vehicle in gear when going down steep or long hills. . . . . . { WARNING Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the vehicle turned off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down the vehicle and could become too hot. Hot brakes may not be able (Continued)