Chevrolet 2006 Optra Specifications download pdf (Page 211)

But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may

offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it is

about freezing, 32°F (0°C), and freezing rain begins to

fall. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand

crews can get there.

Whatever the condition — smooth ice, packed, blowing,

or loose snow — drive with caution.

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.

Unless you have the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), you

will want to brake very gently, too. If you do have ABS,

see Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-7. This

system improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a

hard stop on a slippery road. Whether you have ABS or

not, you will want to begin stopping sooner than you

would on dry pavement. Without ABS, if you feel your

vehicle begin to slide, let up on the brakes a little. Push

the brake pedal down steadily to get the most traction

you can.

Remember, unless you have ABS, if you brake so hard

that your wheels stop rolling, you will just slide. Brake so

your wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer.

• Whatever your braking system, allow greater

following distance on any slippery road.

• Watch for slippery spots. The road might be ﬁne until

you hit a spot that is covered with ice. On an

otherwise clear road, ice patches may appear in

shaded areas where the sun cannot reach, such as

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 are actually on the ice, and avoid sudden

steering maneuvers.

If You Are 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.

• Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you

have been stopped by the snow.

4-25

1 2 ... 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 ... 369 370

Comments to this Manuals

No comments

Chevrolet 2006 Optra Specifications Page 211

Comments to this Manuals

Related products and manuals for Cars Chevrolet 2006 Optra