Winter Driving - Cadillac ATS 2017 Owner's Manual

Warning
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or
with the ignition off is dangerous.
This can cause overheating of the
brakes and loss of steering. Always
have the engine running and the
vehicle in gear.
Drive at speeds that keep the
vehicle in its own lane. Do not
swing wide or cross the
center line.
Be alert on top of hills; something
could be in your lane (e.g., stalled
car, accident).
Pay attention to special road signs
(e.g., falling rocks area, winding
roads, long grades, passing or
no-passing zones) and take
appropriate action.

Winter Driving

Driving on Snow or Ice
Snow or ice between the tires and the
road creates less traction or grip, so
drive carefully. Wet ice can occur at
about 0 °C (32 °F) when freezing rain
begins to fall. Avoid driving on wet ice
or in freezing rain until roads can be
treated.
For Slippery Road Driving:
Accelerate gently. Accelerating too
quickly causes the wheels to spin
and makes the surface under the
tires slick.
Turn on Traction Control. See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0 241.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
improves vehicle stability during
hard stops, but the brakes should
be applied sooner than when on
dry pavement. See Antilock Brake
System (ABS) 0 237.
Allow greater following distance
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.
DRIVING AND OPERATING
Blizzard Conditions
Stay with the vehicle unless there is
help nearby. If possible, use Roadside
Assistance. See Roadside Service 0 389.
To get help and keep everyone in the
vehicle safe:
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
Tie a red cloth to an outside
mirror.
Warning
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 snow:
Clear snow from the base of
the vehicle, especially any
blocking the exhaust pipe.
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