1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 187

Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance.Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, and under any circumstances, stop back up. Drive on to the next exit. be The exit ramp can curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exitspeed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to yourspeedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are, service, have it done before starting out. course, Of you'll find experienced and able service experts in Pontiac dealerships all across North America. They'll be ready and willing to help if you need it. Here aresome things you can check beforea trip: 0 Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? a Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? a Lamps: Are they all worlung? Are the lenses clean? a Tires: Th'eyare vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflatedto the recomended pressure? Before Leavingon a Long Trip Make sure you'reready. Try to be well rested. If you must start when you're not fresh -- such as after a day's work -- don't plan to maketoo many miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in, a Weather Fureecasts: What's the weather outlook along your route? Shouldyou delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system? 0 Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained, it's ready to go. If it needs 4-22