User manual CHEVROLET PRIZM 1996

[. . . ] 7996 ' A Gem The 1996 Geo Prizm Owner's Manual SeatsandRestraintSystems 1-1 This section tellsyou how to use your seats and safety belts properly. 2-1 FeaturesandControls This section explains how to start and operate your Geo. - - 3-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. YourDrivingandtheRoad 4-1 Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. [. . . ] But wet Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the ice can be even more trouble because it may the offer road probably have good traction. You can get wet ice when it's about freezing (32 O F ; 0" C) and freezing rain begins to fall. However, if there is snow or between your tires and ice the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You'll Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there. have a lotless traction or"grip" and will need to be very careful. Whatever the condition-- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow-- drive with caution. you accelerate If too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surfac under the tires even more. Driving on Snow or Ice Unless you have the anti-lock braking system, you'll want to brake very gently, too. This system improves the your vehicle's stability when you make a hard stopa on slippery road. ) Whether you have the anti-lock braking system or not, you'll want to begin stopping sooner than you would ondry pavement. Without anti-lock brakes, if you feel your vehicle begin to slide, let on the up brakes a little. Push the brake pedal down steadily to get the most traction you can. 4-25 ' ~ ~ Remember, unless you have anti-lock, if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling, you'll just slide. Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer. 0 If You're Caught in a Blizzard Whatever your braking system, allow greater following distanceon any slippery road. Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine until you hit a spot that's covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road, ice patches may appear in shaded areas where sun can't reach: around the clumps of trees, behind buildings or-underbridges. Sometimes the surface a curve or an overpass may of If remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear. Try not to brake while you're actually on the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. 0 I If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unlessyou know for sure thatyou are nearhelp and you can hike through the snow. are some Here things todo to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: 0 T r on your hazard flashers. un 4-26 0 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you've been stopped by the snow. If you have no blankets extra clothing, make body or insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. A CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. You can't see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear awaysnow from around thebase of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaustpipe. And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn't collect there. [. . . ] . . 6-2 6-3 6-4 2-546-3 6-4 6-56 . - , . . . Fabric Cleaning' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 3-3 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 K e y Lock Cylinders Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43 2-1 6-6 7-42 6-7 6-6 2-24 4-18 2-8 Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]