1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 195

Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle's stability when you make a.hard stop on a slippery Even road. though you have the anti-lock brakingsystem, you'll want to begin stopping sooner than would on dry you pavement. See "Anti-Lock" in the Index. 0 If You're Caught in a Blizzard Allow greater following distance onany slippery road. Watch for slippery spots. The road mightbe fine until you hit a spot that's covered withice. On an otherwise clear road, ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can't reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildingsor under bridges. an Sometimes the surface of a curve or overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads clear. If are you see a patch ice aheadof you, brake before of you are on it. Try not to brake while you're actually on the ice,and avoid suddensteering maneuvers. 0 If you are stopped by heavy snow, youcould be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for surethat you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: 0 Turn on your hazard flashers. 4-27