1996 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 180
1996 Oldsmobile 88 Manual
Page 180 highlights
Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle's stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you'll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See "Anti-Lock" in the Index. 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, patches may appear in ice shaded areas where the sun can't reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildings or under bridges. Sometimes the surface a curve or overpass may of an remain icy whenthe surrounding roads are clear. If you see a patch ice ahead of you, brake before you of are onit. Try not to brake while you'reactually on the ice,and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. If You're Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, could be a you in serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know sure that you are near help for and you can hike through snow. Here are some the things to do summon help and keep yourself your to and passengers safe: T r on your hazard flashers. un 4-28