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The StabiliTrak
®
System on
page 4-5 improves the ability to
accelerate on slippery roads,
but slow down and adjust your
driving to the road conditions.
When driving through deep snow,
turn off the traction control part
of the StabiliTrak
®
System to help
maintain vehicle motion at lower
speeds.
The Antilock Brake System (ABS)
on page 4-4 improves vehicle
stability during hard stops on a
slippery roads, but apply the brakes
sooner than when on dry pavement.
Allow greater following distance
on any slippery road and watch for
slippery spots. Icy patches can
occur on otherwise clear roads in
shaded areas. The surface of
a curve or an overpass can remain
icy when the surrounding roads
are clear. Avoid sudden steering
maneuvers and braking while on ice.
Turn off cruise control, if equipped,
on slippery surfaces.
Blizzard Conditions
Being stuck in snow can be in a
serious situation. Stay with the
vehicle unless there is help nearby.
If possible, use the Roadside
Assistance Program on page 7-6.
To get help and keep everyone
in the vehicle safe:
• Turn on the Hazard Warning
Flashers on page 3-5.
• Tie a red cloth to an outside
mirror.
{ CAUTION
Snow can trap engine exhaust
under the vehicle. This may cause
exhaust gases to get inside.
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
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CAUTION (Continued)
If the vehicle is stuck in the snow:
• Clear away snow from around
the base of your vehicle,
especially any that is blocking
the exhaust pipe.
• Check again from time to
time to be sure snow does not
collect there.
• Open a window about
two inches (5 cm) on the
side of the vehicle that is
away from the wind to bring
in fresh air.
• Fully open the air outlets on or
under the instrument panel.
• Adjust the Climate Control
system to a setting that
circulates the air inside the
vehicle and set the fan speed
to the highest setting.
See Climate Control System
in the Index.
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4-14 Driving Your Vehicle