Owner's Manual
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... Driving and the Road H e r e you'll find information about driving on driving . We've also included many other useful tips on different kinds of a Vehicle Braking ...Brakes...Anti-Lock ...Steering Tips Steering in Emergencies ...Passing ...DrivingatNight ...Driving in the Rain ...Driving in varying weather conditions.
... Driving and the Road H e r e you'll find information about driving on driving . We've also included many other useful tips on different kinds of a Vehicle Braking ...Brakes...Anti-Lock ...Steering Tips Steering in Emergencies ...Passing ...DrivingatNight ...Driving in the Rain ...Driving in varying weather conditions.
Owner's Manual
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... driver being killed or permanently disabled is who has been drinking. Please true for "I'll be careful" isn't the right answer. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. That means that alcohol. All three systems have to drinking drivers. has been drinking-driver or Ride home in ...had not been drinking. You could have three systems that make serious-or even fatal-accident if crash injuries worse. What if there's an emergency, a need to do their work atthe places where the tires meet the road. take sudden action,as when you can provide. higher than...
... driver being killed or permanently disabled is who has been drinking. Please true for "I'll be careful" isn't the right answer. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. That means that alcohol. All three systems have to drinking drivers. has been drinking-driver or Ride home in ...had not been drinking. You could have three systems that make serious-or even fatal-accident if crash injuries worse. What if there's an emergency, a need to do their work atthe places where the tires meet the road. take sudden action,as when you can provide. higher than...
Owner's Manual
Page 155
... km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). But even in spurts-heavy acceleration followed by letting your brakes. Some people drive in % of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between hard stops. Don't "ride" the brakes by heavy braking-rather than keeping pace with care. That's reaction time. and the condition of course, actual...
... km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). But even in spurts-heavy acceleration followed by letting your brakes. Some people drive in % of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between hard stops. Don't "ride" the brakes by heavy braking-rather than keeping pace with care. That's reaction time. and the condition of course, actual...
Owner's Manual
Page 160
... ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brakes inspected, too. Braking In Emergencies Use your anti-lock braking systemwhen you more than even the very best braking. In many emergencies, steering can steer and brake atthe same time. Whenyou have the front brakes replaced, have the rear brake linings inspected. Brake Pedal Travel See your brakes will adjust properly. If...
... ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brakes inspected, too. Braking In Emergencies Use your anti-lock braking systemwhen you more than even the very best braking. In many emergencies, steering can steer and brake atthe same time. Whenyou have the front brakes replaced, have the rear brake linings inspected. Brake Pedal Travel See your brakes will adjust properly. If...
Owner's Manual
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... reduce your speed you as you can perform very well in emergencies like these problems by braking-if you can "drive" through asharp curve. Try to see...out fromnowhere, or a child darts out from the straight beams of you. You can avoid these . Your Pontiac can from a possible collision. Wait to removeas much speed as approach a curve,do if this ever happens? ...For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in Emergencies There are based on the space available. 161 Suppose you're steering through the curve. Steering in your...
... reduce your speed you as you can perform very well in emergencies like these problems by braking-if you can "drive" through asharp curve. Try to see...out fromnowhere, or a child darts out from the straight beams of you. You can avoid these . Your Pontiac can from a possible collision. Wait to removeas much speed as approach a curve,do if this ever happens? ...For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in Emergencies There are based on the space available. 161 Suppose you're steering through the curve. Steering in your...
Owner's Manual
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...to to your original lane and then brake to a controlled stop , then follow the same procedures. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, this differencecan cause problems. If there is nothing in Emergencies (CONI) An emergency like this can turn the steering ...straddle the pavement once more sharply. With too much steering angle, the vehicle may find sometime that you 're driving. The fact that such emergency situations are holding the steering wheelat the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it back under control. Instead, easeoff again ...
...to to your original lane and then brake to a controlled stop , then follow the same procedures. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, this differencecan cause problems. If there is nothing in Emergencies (CONI) An emergency like this can turn the steering ...straddle the pavement once more sharply. With too much steering angle, the vehicle may find sometime that you 're driving. The fact that such emergency situations are holding the steering wheelat the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it back under control. Instead, easeoff again ...
Owner's Manual
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In any emergency, don't give up. The three types skids correspondto of your Pontiac's three control systems. In the braking skid your foot off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle you just passed may be slowing downor starting to slide (aswhen you than it really is ... the right lane. (Remember that yourright outside mirror is .) T y not to the driver has asked. Don't overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. Even though the brake lights are best handledby easing your wheels aren't rolling. Keep trying to pass. Your Driving and the Road Passing (CONX:) right lane to steer and...
In any emergency, don't give up. The three types skids correspondto of your Pontiac's three control systems. In the braking skid your foot off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle you just passed may be slowing downor starting to slide (aswhen you than it really is ... the right lane. (Remember that yourright outside mirror is .) T y not to the driver has asked. Don't overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. Even though the brake lights are best handledby easing your wheels aren't rolling. Keep trying to pass. Your Driving and the Road Passing (CONX:) right lane to steer and...
Owner's Manual
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... Snow tires can pull the shift lever outof P (Park). And, if you may want to switch to shift into than regular tires. in your Pontiac in good shapefor properly, the weightof the vehicle may need to have to travel over ice, you will be sure to snowtires at all. want..., see the have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to be driving in your engine coolant put winter emergency supplies in the transaxle.You may driver's seat. When you release the parking brake. Be sure you do not expect P (Park) properly beforeyou leave the to take some winter outer clothing,...
... Snow tires can pull the shift lever outof P (Park). And, if you may want to switch to shift into than regular tires. in your Pontiac in good shapefor properly, the weightof the vehicle may need to have to travel over ice, you will be sure to snowtires at all. want..., see the have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to be driving in your engine coolant put winter emergency supplies in the transaxle.You may driver's seat. When you release the parking brake. Be sure you do not expect P (Park) properly beforeyou leave the to take some winter outer clothing,...
Owner's Manual
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...Cylinder ...243 Parking ...67 Pedal Travel ...159 Replacement ...245 Warning Light ...105 Wear Indicators-Front Brakes ...158 Brake System Warning Light Standard Brakes ...105 Anti-Lock Brake System...106 Braking ...154 Braking in Gasoline ...223 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning ...262 Removing ...212 Antenna Fixed ...142 Power ...142 Antifreeze...Cassette Player and Graphic Equalizer . . 131 AM/FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player ...134 Care of ...151 Alcohol in Emergencies ...159 Braking Technique ...154 "Break-In," New Vehicle ...57 Buckling Up (see Safety Belts) 311 For the Best ...140 Setting the...
...Cylinder ...243 Parking ...67 Pedal Travel ...159 Replacement ...245 Warning Light ...105 Wear Indicators-Front Brakes ...158 Brake System Warning Light Standard Brakes ...105 Anti-Lock Brake System...106 Braking ...154 Braking in Gasoline ...223 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning ...262 Removing ...212 Antenna Fixed ...142 Power ...142 Antifreeze...Cassette Player and Graphic Equalizer . . 131 AM/FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player ...134 Care of ...151 Alcohol in Emergencies ...159 Braking Technique ...154 "Break-In," New Vehicle ...57 Buckling Up (see Safety Belts) 311 For the Best ...140 Setting the...
Owner's Manual
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...71.72, 181 Parking with the Engine Running ...70. 72 Expectant Mothers. Used ...233 When to Do ...193 Defects. Braking ...159 Emergencies on the Road ...191 Emergencies. Safety (See Safety Defects. Rear Window ...l22. 124 Defogging Windows ...l21. 124 Defrosting ...l21. 124 Delco LOC II......233 Engine Overheating ...202 Engine Specifications ...271 Engine, Starting Your ...58 Ethanol in Gasoline ...223 Exhaust Dangerous Gas in ...161 Emergency Starting ...193 Emergency Towing ...197 Engine Block Heater ...60. 233 Engine Coolant ...238 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage . 109 . Adding ...93.126....
...71.72, 181 Parking with the Engine Running ...70. 72 Expectant Mothers. Used ...233 When to Do ...193 Defects. Braking ...159 Emergencies on the Road ...191 Emergencies. Safety (See Safety Defects. Rear Window ...l22. 124 Defogging Windows ...l21. 124 Defrosting ...l21. 124 Delco LOC II......233 Engine Overheating ...202 Engine Specifications ...271 Engine, Starting Your ...58 Ethanol in Gasoline ...223 Exhaust Dangerous Gas in ...161 Emergency Starting ...193 Emergency Towing ...197 Engine Block Heater ...60. 233 Engine Coolant ...238 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage . 109 . Adding ...93.126....