Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1993 Owner's Manual page 212

Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you're ready. Try to be well rested. If you must start when you're
not fresh-such as after a day's work-don't plan to make too many miles
that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can
easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained,
it's ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of
course, you'll find experienced and able service experts in your vehicle's
dealerships all across North America. They'll be ready and willing to help if
you need it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
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Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels?
Lights: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip.
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good enough for long distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the
recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook along your route?
Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
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Road
Unless you are the only driver, it is good to share the driving task with
others. Limit turns behind the wheel to about 100 miles (160 km) or two
hours at a sitting. Then, either change drivers or stop for some refreshment
like coffee, tea or soft drinks and some limbering up. But do stop and move
around. Eat lightly along the way. Heavier meals tend to make some people
sleepy.
On two-lane highways or undivided multilane highways that do not have
controlled access, you'll want to watch for some situations not usually found
on freeways. Examples are: stop signs and signals, shopping centers with
direct access to the highway, no passing zones and school zones, vehicles
turning left and right off the road, pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles, and
even animals.
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