For steady wiping at low speed, turn the
band away from you to the
“LO’ position.
For high speed wiping,
turn the band
further, to
“HI.” To stop the wipers, move
the band to
“OW.”
Heavy snow or ice can overload your
wipers.
A circuit breaker will stop them
until the motor cools. Clear away snow or
ice to prevent
an overload.
Windshielei Washer
At the top -of the turn signal lever there’s
a paddle with .the
word “PUSH’ on it. To
spray washer fluid on the windshield, just
push the paddle. The washer will continuc
to spray until you release the paddle. The
wipers will clear the window and wipe a
few more times before stopping or
returning to the previous setting.
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Your Driving and the Road
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes
quite sharply. The exit speed is usually
posted. Reduce your speed according to
your speedometer, not to your sense of
motion. After driving for any distance at
higher speeds, you may tend to thnk you
are going slower than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well
rested.
If you must start when you’re not
fresh
- such as after a day’s work -
don’t plan to make too many miles that
first part of the journey. Wear comfortable
clohng and shoes you can easily drive
in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If
you keep it serviced and maintained, it’s
ready to go. If it needs service, have it
done before starting out. Of course, you’ll
find experienced and able service experts
in Pontiac dealerships all across North
America. They’ll be ready and willing to
help if you need it.
Here are some things you can check
before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the
reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
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Wiper Blades: Are they m good
shape?
0 Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:
Have you checked all levels?
0 Lights: Are they all workmg? Are the
lenses clean?
0 Tires: They are vitally important to a
safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread
good enough for long-distance
driving? Are the tires all inflated to
the recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts: What’s the
weather outlook along your route?
Should you delay your trip a short
time to avoid a major storm system?
maps?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date
Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as
“highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain
falling asleep at the wheel? Call
it
highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or
whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch
of road with the same scenery, along with
the hum of the tires on the road, the drone
of the engine, and the rush of the wind
against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’t let
it happen to you! If it
does, your vehicle can leave the road in
less than a second, and you could crash
and be injured.
What can you
do about highway
hypnosis? First, be aware that it can
happen.
Then here are some tips:
0
0
0 Make sure your vehicle is well
ventilated, with a comfortably cool
interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to the sides. Check your
rearview mirrors and your instruments
frequently.
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 an emergency.
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.... 228
Leaving Your
................ 44
Loading Your
................ 213
Parking Your
................ 65
Storage ..................... 208
Symbols
.................... 5
Towing Your ................. 156
Washing Your
................ 224
Ventilation
.................... 105
Ventilation System. FloW-Through
............... 107
Ventilation Tips
................ 108
Vision. Night
.................. 136
Visor Vanity Mirror. Covered
...... 85
Rocking .................... 181
Visors. Sun
.................... 85
Voltmeter
..................... 94
Devices. Other
............... 152
Hazard Flashers
.............. 152
Lights. Gages and Indicators
.... 89
Safety
...................... 4
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........ 205
Washers. Windshield
............ 7 1
Washing Your Vehicle
........... 224
Deep Standing
............... 54
Vehicle Damage
.............. 4
, Water. Driving Through
1 Weatherstrips .................. 225 Veight
of the
Trailer ............ 145
Yheel
Nut Torque .............. 234
Vheels Alignment and Tire Balance
.... 220
Aluminum
.................. 225
Tilt
........................ 69
Replacement
................. 220
Used Replacement
............ 220
Where to
Put the Restraint
(Child Restraints)
............. 31
Vhy Safety Belts Work
.......... 15
Windows ..................... 67
Defogging and Defrosting ...... 105
Manual
..................... 67
Power ...................... 68
Rear Defogger
............... 107
Cleaning
................... 224
Washers
.................... 71
Washer Fluid
................ 205
Wipers ..................... 70
Winter Driving
................. 142
Wipers. Windshield
............. 70
windshield
Eur Driving and the Road
...... 125
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