Before Leaving On A Long Trip; Highway Hypnosis; Hill And Mountain Roads - Chevrolet 2010 Cobalt Owner's Manual

Before Leaving on a Long Trip

To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having
it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing.
Things to check on your own include:
Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full?
Windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: In good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: All levels checked?
Lamps: Do they all work and are lenses clean?
Tires: Are treads good? Are tires inflated to
recommended pressure?
Weather and Maps: Safe to travel?
Have up-to-date maps?

Highway Hypnosis

Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings
while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe
place to park your vehicle and rest.
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Other driving tips include:
Keep the vehicle well ventilated.
Keep interior temperature cool.
Keep your eyes moving
ahead and to the sides.
Check the rearview mirror and vehicle
instruments often.

Hill and Mountain Roads

Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different
than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in
these conditions include:
Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape.
Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling
system, and transmission.
Going down steep or long hills, shift to a
lower gear.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
scan the road