Winter Driving - Buick 2000 Century Owner's Manual

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Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift
down to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool
your engine and transaxle, and you can climb the
hill better.
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Stay in your own lane when driving on two
roads in hills or mountains. Don't swing wide or cut
across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let
you stay in your own lane.
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As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. There
could be something in your lane, like a stalled car or
an accident.
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You may see highway signs on mountains that
warn of special problems. Examples are long grades,
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passing or no passing zones, a falling rocks area
or winding roads. Be alert to these and take
appropriate action.
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Winter Driving

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Here are some tips for winter driving:
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Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.
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You may want to put winter emergency supplies in
your trunk.