Buick ENCLAVE - 2009 Owner's Manual page 248

4-14 Driving Your Vehicle
Try not to break the fragile traction. If
you accelerate too fast, the drive
wheels will spin and polish the
surface under the tires even more.
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The StabiliTrak System on page 4-5
improves the ability to accelerate on
slippery roads, but slow down and
adjust your driving to the road
conditions. When driving through
deep snow, turn off the traction
control part of the StabiliTrak
System to help maintain vehicle
motion at lower speeds.
The Antilock Brake System (ABS)
on page 4-4 improves vehicle
stability during hard stops on a
slippery roads, but apply the brakes
sooner than when on dry pavement.
Allow greater following distance
on any slippery road and watch for
slippery spots. Icy patches can
occur on otherwise clear roads in
shaded areas. The surface of
a curve or an overpass can remain
icy when the surrounding roads
are clear. Avoid sudden steering
maneuvers and braking while on ice.
Turn off cruise control, if equipped,
on slippery surfaces.
Blizzard Conditions
Being stuck in snow can be in a
serious situation. Stay with the
vehicle unless there is help nearby.
If possible, use the Roadside
Assistance Program on page 7-6.
To get help and keep everyone
in the vehicle safe:
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Turn on the Hazard Warning
Flashers on page 3-5.
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Tie a red cloth to an outside
mirror.
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CAUTION
Snow can trap engine exhaust
under the vehicle. This may cause
exhaust gases to get inside.
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle is stuck in the snow:
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Clear away snow from
around the base of your
vehicle, especially any that is
blocking the exhaust pipe.
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Check again from time to
time to be sure snow does
not collect there.
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Open a window about two
inches (5 cm) on the side of
the vehicle that is away from
the wind to bring in fresh air.
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Fully open the air outlets on or
under the instrument panel.
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