1995 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 163

Your anti-lock brakes improve your ability to make a hard stop ona slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you'llwant to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement.See "Anti-Lock" in the Index. 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 ice. On an otherwise clearroad, ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can't reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildings, or under bridges. Sometimes the surface of a curve oran overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear. If YOU see a patch of ice ahead of you, brake before you are on it. Try not to brake while you're actually on the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation.You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that 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:Turn on your hazard flashers. Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you've been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a 4-26