1995 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 178

Your anti-lock brakes improve your ability make a to hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you'll want begin stopping to sooner than you would on dry pavement. See "Anti-Lock" in the Index. 0 If You're Caught in a Blizzard 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 On an ice. otherwise clear road, ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the can't reach: around sun clumps of trees, behind buildings,or under bridges. Sometimes the surface a curveor an overpass may of remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear. If you see a patch ice aheadof you, brake before you of are on it. Try not to brake while you're actually on the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. i If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation.You should probablystay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that younear help are and you can hike through the snow. are some Here things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers. a red Tie 4-27