Chevrolet 1995 Cavalier Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 193)

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If you don’t have the Enhanced Traction System,

accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction.

If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin

and polish the surface under the tires even more.

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.

Allow greater following distance on any

slippery road.

Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine

until you hit a spot that’s covered with ice. On an

otherwise clear road, ice patches may appear in

shaded areas where the sun can’t reach: around

clumps of trees, behind buildings or under bridges.

Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass

may 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

steering maneuvers.

If You’re Caught in a Blizzard

If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a

serious situation. You should probably stay with your

vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help

and you can hike through the snow. Here are some

things to do to summon help and keep yourself and

your passengers safe:

Turn on your hazard flashers.

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Chevrolet 1995 Cavalier Owner's Manual Page 193