Chevrolet 1993 S-10 Pickup Owner's Manual page 177

Remember: The rear wheel antilock braking system (RWAL) helps avoid only
a rear braking skid. In a braking skid (where the front wheels are no longer
rolling), release enough pressure on the brakes to get the front wheels rolling
again. This restores steering control. Push the brake pedal down steadily
when you have to stop suddenly. As long as the front wheels are rolling, you
will have steering control. Steer the way you want to go.
Off-Road Driving with Your FoutNVheel
Drive Vehick
This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel drive. Also, see
"Antilock Brakes'' in the Index. If your vehicle doesn't have four-wheel drive,
you shouldn't drive off-road unless you're on a level, solid surface.
Off-road driving can be great fun. But it does have some definite hazards.
The greatest of these is the terrain itself.
"Off-roading" means you've left the great North American road system behind.
Traffic lanes aren't marked. Curves aren't banked. There are no road signs.
Surfaces can be slippery, rough, uphill or downhill. In short, you've gone right
back to nature.
Off-road driving involves some new skills. And that's why it's very important
that you read this guide. You'll find many driving tips and suggestions. These
will help make your off-road driving safer and more enjoyable.
Before You Go Off-Roading
There are some things to do before you go outi For example, be sure to
have all necessary maintenance and service work done. Be sure you read all
the information about your four-wheel drive vehicle in this manual. Is there
enough fuel? Is the spare tire fully inflated? Are the fluid levels up where
they should be? What are the local laws that apply to off-roading where you'll
be driving? If you don't know, you should check with law enforcement people
in the area. Will you be on someone's private land? If so, be sure to get the
necessary permission.
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
There are some important things to remember about how
to
load your
vehicle.
The heaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of your rear
Be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on the off-road terrain
axle. Put heavier items as far forward as you can.
doesn't toss things around.
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