Before leaving on a long trip, Highway hypnosis – Buick 2011 Lucerne User Manual

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Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011

Before Leaving on a Long Trip

To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having
it serviced by your dealer before departing.

Things to check on your own include:

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Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full? Windows
clean — inside and outside?

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Wiper Blades: In good shape?

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Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: All levels checked?

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Lamps: Do they all work and are lenses clean?

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Tires: Are treads good? Are tires inflated to
recommended pressure?

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Weather and Maps: Safe to travel?
Have up-to-date maps?

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 your vehicle and rest.

Other driving tips include:

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Keep the vehicle well ventilated.

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Keep interior temperature cool.

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Keep your eyes moving — scan the road ahead
and to the sides.

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Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments
often.

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