Winter Driving - GMC Canyon 2016 Owner's Manual

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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 0 231
The 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) 0 229 .
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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.
Blizzard Conditions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
signal for help. Stay with the vehicle
unless there is help nearby.
If possible, use Roadside
Assistance. See Roadside
Assistance Program 0 361
help and keep everyone in the
vehicle safe:
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Turn on the hazard warning
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flashers.
Tie a red cloth to an outside
mirror.
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:
. To get
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