User manual CHEVROLET CHEVY-1957 ASSEMBLY MANUAL

[. . . ] ProblemsontheRoad 5-1 This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as tire or overheated a flat engine, etc. ServiceandAppearanceCare 6-1 Here the manual tells you how to keep your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. MaintenanceSchedule 7-1 This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. CustomerAssistanceInformation 8-1 This section tellsyou how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. [. . . ] Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, it may be slowing downor starting to turn. If you're being passed, makeit easy for the following driver to get ahead you. Perhaps you of can ease a little to the right. 4-13 Loss of Control Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your off the foot tires meet the road do what the driver has asked. to accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the In any emergency, don't give up. If you start steering quickly enough, your constantly seek an escape route or area less danger. Always ready for a be second skid if it occurs. If you do not have the Enhanced Traction System, or if the transaxle shift lever is not in theOVERDRIVE (@) position, then an acceleration skid also best handled is by easing yourfoot off the accelerator pedal. Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control the vehicle. of Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suitedto existing conditions, and by not "overdriving" those conditions. The three typesof skids correspond to your Chevrolet's three control systems. In the steering or cornering too skid, much speed or steering in a curve causes tires slip and to lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels spin. to A cornering skid is best handled easing yourfoot off by the accelerator pedal. If you have the Enhanced Traction System, remember: It helps avoid only the acceleration skid. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is the road. dry And, if your tires don't have much tread you'll get left, even less traction. It's always wise go slower andbe to cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. Evenif your windshield wiper blades in goodshape, a heavy rain are can make it harder to see road signs and trafficsignals, pavement markings, the edge of the road andeven people walking. It's wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washerfluid. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they showsigns of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts. 4-17 Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won't work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. After driving through large puddle of water or a a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. I Driving too fast through large water puddleseven or going through some washes can cause problems, too. But if you can't, try to slow down before you hit them. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under yourtires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enoughand you're going fast enough. [. . . ] 6-5 1 Appearance Care Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arbitration Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Ashtrays . Pedal Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 1 Replacing System Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Braking in Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Break-In. NewVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44 6-47 Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 . Inside of Your Chevrolet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]