Highway Hypnosis; Hill And Mountain Roads - Chevrolet 2011 Volt Owner's Manual

9-10 Driving and Operating
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet
weather driving tips include:
Allow extra following distance.
Pass with caution.
Keep windshield wiping
equipment in good shape.
Keep the windshield washer fluid
reservoir filled.
Have good tires with proper
tread depth. See Tires on
page 10 48.
Turn off cruise control.

Highway Hypnosis

Always be alert and pay attention
to your surroundings while driving.
If you become tired or sleepy, find
a safe place to park the vehicle
and rest.
Other driving tips include:
Keep the vehicle well ventilated.
Keep interior temperature cool.
Keep your eyes moving
the road ahead and to the sides.
Check the rearview mirror and
vehicle instruments often.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :

Hill and Mountain Roads

Driving on steep hills or through
mountains is different than
driving on flat or rolling terrain.
See Mountain Mode under Driver
Selected Operating Modes on
page 9 26. Tips for driving in
these conditions include:
Keep the vehicle serviced and in
good shape.
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Check all fluid levels and brakes,
tires, cooling system, and
electric drive unit.
Keep the vehicle in gear when
going down steep or long hills.
WARNING
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral)
or with the vehicle turned off is
dangerous. The brakes will have
to do all the work of slowing down
the vehicle and could become too
hot. Hot brakes may not be able
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