2004 CHEVROLET OPTRA Owners Manual

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CHEVROLET OPTRA 2004 1.G Owners Manual Driving too fast through large water puddles or even
going through some car washes can cause problems,
too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid
puddles. But if you can not, try to slow down

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CHEVROLET OPTRA 2004 1.G Owners Manual 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
you are going fast enough. W

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CHEVROLET OPTRA 2004 1.G Owners Manual CAUTION: (Continued)
If this happens, you and other vehicle
occupants could drown. Do not ignore police
warning signs, and otherwise be very cautious
about trying to drive through �owing water.
Some O

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CHEVROLET OPTRA 2004 1.G Owners Manual Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving:
•Know the best way to get to where you are
going. Get a city map and plan your trip into
an unknown part of the city just as you would for a
cr

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CHEVROLET OPTRA 2004 1.G Owners Manual The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep
up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the
same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth

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CHEVROLET OPTRA 2004 1.G Owners Manual Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. If you
must start when you are not fresh — such as after
a day’s work — do not plan to make too many miles that
fir

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CHEVROLET OPTRA 2004 1.G Owners Manual What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be
aware that it can happen.
Then here are some tips:
•Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a
comfortably cool interior.
•Keep your eyes m

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CHEVROLET OPTRA 2004 1.G Owners Manual If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are
planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make
your trips safer and more enjoyable.
•Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all flu