Buick 2008 Allure, Owner'S Manual

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Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:
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Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.
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You might want to put winter emergency
supplies in your trunk.
Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom,
a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some
winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight,
a red cloth, and a couple of reflective warning triangles.
And, if you will be driving under severe conditions,
include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet,
or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Be sure you properly secure these items in
your vehicle.
Also see Tires on page 5-62.
Driving on Snow or Ice
Most of the time, those places where the tires meet
the road probably have good traction.
However, if there is snow or ice between the tires and the
road, you can have a very slippery situation. You have a
lot less traction, or grip, and need to be very careful.
What is the worst time for this? Wet ice.
Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to
drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble
because it can offer the least traction of all.
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