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Safe Driving Tips Winter Maintenance In-Vehicle Survival Kit AAA-Approved Auto Repair Facilities AAA’s network of approved facilities meet and maintain high levels of performance and customer satisfaction. AAA regularly inspects and monitors these facilities to ensure they meet our high standards. Here are some of our requirements: Certified auto technicians who have demonstrated their skills and qualifications. Repair facilities that possess the tools and equipment needed to perform a broad range of services. Service reputation and workmanship that meets your own rigorous standards. Before we approve a facility, we ask its past customers to rate their service experience. This is an ongoing process to ensure high standards. To find your nearest AAA Approved Auto Repair facility: Visit our Web site at AAA.com And link to the Automotive tab 3210-42000-96

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• Safe Driving Tips

• Winter Maintenance

• In-Vehicle Survival Kit

AAA-Approved AutoRepair Facilities AAA’s network of approved facilities meet and maintain high levels of performance and customer satisfaction. AAA regularly inspects and monitors these facilities to ensure they meet our high standards. Here are some of our requirements:

• Certified auto technicians who have demonstrated their skills and qualifications.

• Repair facilities that possess the tools and equipment needed to perform a broad range of services.

• Service reputation and workmanship that meets your own rigorous standards. Before we approve a facility, we ask its past customers to rate their service experience. This is an ongoing process to ensure high standards.

To find your nearest AAA Approved Auto Repair facility: Visit our Web

site at AAA.com

And link to the Automotive tab

3210-42000-96

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Winter Car CareA do-it-yourself Winter Car Care inspection can be performed using the following guidelines:

• Battery – Make sure terminals are tight and clean. If lights seem dim or vehicle starts are sluggish, have the electrical system, including battery, checked by a technician.

• Radiator – Check coolant strength with a hydrometer. Recommended strength is -36 degrees.

• Belts & hoses – Check belts for cracks or fraying. Check hoses for leaks, bulges or cracks. Make sure clamps are secure.

• Windshield washer & wipers – Make sure your reservoir is filled with solvent. Replace wiper bladesas needed.

• Oil & fluids – Check engine oil, brake, transmission and power steering fluid levels. Follow the directions in the owner’s manual.

• Air filter – Hold air filter up to light. If you can’t see through it, replace it.

• Tires – Inspect wear. Check pressure with a gauge when tires are cold. Inflate to vehicle manufacturer’s recommended pressure.

• Lights & signals – Activate to make sure they all work.

Winter Survival KitA winter survival kit could save your life. It is usually best to remain with a stranded vehicle rather than to riskexposure or become lost looking forhelp. A good survival kit includes:

• Ice Scraper & Brush

• Coffee Can Furnace

• Boots, Gloves, Hat

• Tools & Flashlight

• Tire traction material such as sand or cat litter

• Food & Blanket

• Jumper Cables

• First Aid Kit

• Cell Phone

• Flares or Reflective Triangle

• Shovel

In winter, the stress and strain on your

vehicle increases greatly – and minor

deficiencies can often develop into major problems.

To help car owners weather the storm, AAAoffers a free vehicle inspection each year duringthe month of October at all participating AAAApproved Auto Repair facilities. Plus, we offerthese tips:

• Clear snow and ice from the car to improve visibility (clear all windows, hood, roof trunk, turn signals,tail lights and head lights).

• Go slow in the snow. Posted speeds are for ideal conditions. Slow down when visibility and road conditions are impaired.

• Use “threshold” or squeeze braking when driving a car without anti-lock brakes (ABS). Apply the brakes to a point just short of lock-up, then ease off the brake pedal slightly. For vehicles with ABS, continuous firm braking is necessary.

• Be ready for ice on bridges, hidden lane markings, stalled cars and poor visibility.

• Adjust your speed and increase following distance between vehicles.

• In the event of a skid, ease off the accelerator and don’t lock the brakes. Carefully steer in the direction you want your vehicle to go and straighten the wheel as soon as the car begins to go in the desired direction.

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