1993 BUICK ROADMASTER Owners Manual

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Wear good sunglasses in bright light. Glare can.
cause drowsiness.
But don’t wear sunglasses at I
night. They will drastically reduce your overall
vision at the very time you need all the seeing power
you have.
If you get sleepy, pull
off the road into a’rest, service,
or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise,
or
both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as.
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an emergency.
As in any driving situation, keep pace with traffic and
allow adequate following distances.
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Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from
driving in
flat or rolling terrain.
' A CAUTION:
If you don't shift down, your brakes could get
o hot that they wouldn't work well. You wou.,
..len have
poor braking or even none going
. down a hill. You could crash. Shift dowr tn Ifit
,our engine assist vnur brakes on a stec,
down hill slope.
If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're - - -
planning-to visit there, here are some tips that can make
your
trips safer and more enjoyable.

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PBrkiBg .. Hi&$ You can turn your front wheels to keep your vehicle
from rolling downhill or out into traffic.
Here’s how:
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Parking Downhill
Turn your wheels to the right.
You don’t have to jam your tires against the curb, if
there is a curb. A gentle contact is all you need.

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Parking Uphill
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If you're going uphill on a one-way street and you're
Ifthere
is a curb, turn your wheels to the left if the curb
is at the right side of your vehicle. parking
on the left
side, your wheels should point to the
right.
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