1999 GMC Sierra 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 230

Your Driving and the Road Winter Driving AM480004 - Here are some tips for winter driving. Haveyourvehicleingoodshapeforwinter.Besureyourenginecoolant mix is correct. Snowtirescanhelp in loosesnow,buttheymaygiveyouless If you do notexpecttobedriving onicethanregulartires. snow,butmayhavetotraveloverice,youmaynotwanttoswitchto snow tires at all. Youmaywanttoputwinteremergencysuppliesinyourvehicle. Includeanicescraper, a smallbrushorbroom, a supply of windshield washerfluid,arag,somewinterouterclothing, a smallshovel,aflashlight,a redcloth,andacouple of reflectivewarningtriangles.And, if youwillbe drivingundersevereconditions,includeasmallbag ofsand, apieceofold Be sureyou carpetoracouple of burlapbagstohelpprovidetraction. properly secure these items in yourvehicle. Driving on Snow or Ice Most of thetime,thoseplaceswhereyourtiresmeettheroadprobablyhave good traction. However, if thereissnoworicebetweenyourtiresandtheroad,youcan lot lesstractionor"grip"andwill haveaveryslipperysituation.You'llhavea needtobeverycareful. traction in deep 4-52