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PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2002  Owners Manual 4-17
Loss of Control
Lets review what driving experts say about what
happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering
and acceleration) dont have enough friction where the
tires meet the roa

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PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2002  Owners Manual 4-22 Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up
under your tires that they can actually ride on the water.
This can happen if the road is wet enough and youre
going fast enoug

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PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2002  Owners Manual 4-27
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? 
Are all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine

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PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2002  Owners Manual 4-28
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from
driving in flat or rolling terrain.If you drive regularly in steep country, or if youre
planning to visit there, her

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PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2002  Owners Manual 4-29
CAUTION:
Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the
ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to
do all the work of slowing down. They could get so
hot that they wouldnt work well. You

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PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2002  Owners Manual 4-32 If Youre 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
an

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PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2002  Owners Manual 4-33
CAUTION:
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.
This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas
to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill
you. You cant see it or smell it, so you mig

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PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2002  Owners Manual 4-38
Thats the reason for this part. In it are many
time
-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules.
Many of these are important for your safety and that 
of your passengers. So please read