Before Leaving On A Long Trip - Chevrolet 2008 Cobalt Owner's Manual

Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips
include:
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Allow extra following distance.
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Pass with caution.
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Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape.
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Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled.
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Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tires
on page 5-49.

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:
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Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full? Windows
clean — inside and outside?
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Wiper Blades: In good shape?
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Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: All levels checked?
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Lamps: Do they all work and are lenses clean?
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Tires: Are treads good? Are tires inflated to
recommended pressure?
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Weather and Maps: Safe to travel? Have
up-to-date maps?
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