Braking in Emergencies
Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to.
With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same
time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more
than even the very best braking.
Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but
it will take much more effort.
Variable Effort Steering
If your vehicle is equipped with this option, you have a
variable
effort steering system that eases steering effort
at speeds less than 20 mph (32 km/h). This is
particularly useful when parking your vehicle.
Steering Tips
Driving on Curves
It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on
the news happen on curves. Here’s why: Experienced driver
or beginner, each
of us is subject to
the same laws
of physics when driving on curves. The
traction of the tires against the road surface makes it
possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn
the front wheels. If there’s no traction, inertia will keep
the vehicle going in the same direction.
If you’ve ever
tried
to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you’ll understand this.
The traction you can get in a curve depends
on the
condition
of your tires and the road surface, the angle at
which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you’re
in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control.
Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you
suddenly accelerate. Both control systems
-- steering and
acceleration
-- have to do their work where the tires meet
the road. Unless you have traction control and the system
is on, adding the sudden acceleration can demand too
much of those places. You can lose control.
What should you do
if this ever happens? Ease up on the
accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want
it
to go, and slow down.
Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should
adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are
based on good weather and road conditions. Under less
favorable conditions you’ll want to go slower.
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid ........................ 6-20
Adding
.................................... 6-21
Checking ................................... 6-20
Battery
...................................... 6-29
Battery Replacement, Remote Keyless Entry
.......... 2-6
Battery Warning Light
........................... 2-63
Battery, Warnings
............................ 5-2, 5-4
BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-3
Belt, Engine Accessory
.......................... 6- 11
Belt, Engine Accessory (Supercharged)
............. 6- 12
BoostGage
.................................... 2-66
Brake Adjustment
.............................. 6-29
Brake Fluid, Adding
............................. 6-28
Brake Master Cylinder
........................... 6-27
BrakePedalTravel
.............................. 6-29
Brake System Parts, Replacing
.................... 6-29
Brake System Warning Light
...................... 2-53
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock
............... 2-27, 7-39
BrakeWe
ar .................................... 6-28
Brake, Parking
................................. 2-23
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Brakes, Trailer
................................. 4-33
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Braking, In Emergencies
.......................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2- 13
Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-53
Headlamps ................................. 6-30
Taillamps ................................... 6-3 1
Blizzard ...................................... 4-26
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......... 2-27, 7-39
FogLamp
.................................. 6-32 Canadian
Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-55
Carbon Monoxide
............... 2.13.2.28.4.27. 4.33
Card Holder
................................... 2-43
Cassette Tape and CD Errors ...................... 3-16
Cassette Tape Player. Care of ...................... 3-19
CDEl-rors
..................................... 3-16
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-23
Certification/Tire Label
.......................... 4-28
Chains, Safety
................................. 4-33
Chains, Tire
................................... 6-39
Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-22
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.............................. 2-67
Check Gages Warning Light
...................... 2-64
Check Oil Level Message ........................ 2-67
Check Oil Level Warning Light .................... 2-60
Checking
Your Restraint Systems .................. 1-42
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid ..................... 6-20
BrakeFluid
................................. 6-27
Checking
Engine Coolant
.............................. 6-23
EngineOil
.................................. 6-13
Supercharger Oil
............................. 6-18
Power Steering Fluid
......................... 6-25
Restraint Systems
............................ 1-42
Things Under the Hood ........................ 6-9
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-46
Child Restraints
................................ 1-31
Securing
in a Rear Outside Seat Position .......... 1-33
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-37
TopStrap ................................... 1-32
Securing in the Center Rear
Seat Position
......... 1-35
WheretoPut
................................ 1-31
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