1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual - Page 171
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Manual
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Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle's stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you'll want to begin stopping 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 befine until you hit a spot that's covered with ice. an On otherwise clear road,ice patches may appear in shaded areas wherethe sun can't reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildings or under bridges. Sometimes the surface a curve or overpass may of an 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 steerinp maneuvers. If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could in a be serious situation.You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know sure that you near help for are and you can hike through snow. Here are some the things todo to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers.