User manual GMC SONOMA 2003

[. . . ] The 2003 GMC Sonoma Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. See Off-Road Driving with Your Four- Wheel-Drive Vehicle on page 4-74for information about driving off-road. 4-36 0 Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission, and you can climb the hill better. Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Don't swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. Coasting , awnhi, , , n L J T R A L [N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the workof slowing down. They could get so hot that they wouldn't work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. e e As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. There could be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. Be alert to these and take appropriate action. 4-37 Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, it you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle. 4-38 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow ice between yom tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You'll have a lot less traction or "grip" and will need to be very careful. the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it's about freezing (32°F; 0°C) and freezing rain begins to fall. [. . . ] 5-18 When to Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25, 5-65 15 When to Check Change and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21 When to Check and Change Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52 When to Check and What to Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]