2009 Saturn Outlook Owner's Manual - Page 263

Driving Your Vehicle Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: 4-13 Before Leaving on a Long Trip To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. Things to check on your own include: Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park your vehicle and rest. Other driving tips include: • Allow extra following distance. • Pass with caution. • Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape. • Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled. • Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full? Windows clean - inside and outside? • Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tires on page 5-39. • Keep the vehicle well ventilated. • Keep interior temperature cool. • Keep your eyes moving - scan the road ahead and to the sides. • Turn off cruise control. • Wiper Blades: In good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: All levels checked? • Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often. • Lamps: Do they all work and are lenses clean? • Tires: Are treads good? Are tires inflated to recommended pressure? • Weather and Maps: Safe to travel? Have up-to-date maps?