User manual OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1995

[. . . ] i f I Your vehicle may be equipped with a luggage carrier. Outboard bumper strips onthe luggage carrier crossrails help ensure a quieter ride. If you wish to attach the luggage tiedowns or other equipment (see owner's manual for more information), you will need to remove the outboard bumper strips to access t h e tapped plates on the crossbar After the tiedowns or other equipment is removed, be sure t o reinstall t h e bumper strips. CENTER BUMPER STRIP INSTRUCTION SHEET - PART NO. 10275203 ' . - ' I. i- . P 1995 Oldsrnobile Silhouette Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in the Index. ) One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You'll want to watch out for what the other drivers aredoing and pay attention to traffic signals. 4-19 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip intoan unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving. ") Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner isbusy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes. or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. 4-20 The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same Too-fast or speed most of the other drivers are driving. too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance there isusually a ramp that leads tothe freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed. Switchon your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow. [. . . ] Transmitters, Matching to Your Vehicle . Before Leaving on a Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator . 2-40 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer . [. . . ]