1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 190

Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down to a lower gear. lower gears help cool your The engine and transmission, andyou can climb the hill better. 0 Winter Driving Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Don't swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. There could be something in yourlane, like a stalled car or an accident. You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are longgrades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area o winding roads. Be alert to these and take r appropriate action. Here are some tips for winter driving: 0 Have your Pontiac in good shape forwinter. You may want to put winteremergency supplies in your vehicle. 4-25