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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.
Speed Sensitive Steering (SSS)
This system varies the amount of steering effort in
relation to your vehicle speed. Steering is easier at a
lower speed for maneuvering and parking ease. As your
vehicle speed increases, the steering effort
also increases.
At highway speeds, the amount of steering effort
is
increased to provide manual-like steering for maximum
control and stability.
If your vehicle seems harder to steer
than normal when parking or driving slow, something
may be wrong with the speed sensitive steering system.
You will still have power steering, however, steering will
be stiffer than normal at low speeds.
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. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places.
You can lose control. Refer to
“Traction Control System” in the Index.
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.
4-10
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
.............. 7- 13. 7. 14
Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ........... 1-35
Setting the Time
................................. 3-9
SheetMetalDamage
............................ 6-51
Shift Lever
.................................... 2-20
Shifting Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-20
Into PARK (P)
............................... 2-25
Out of PARK (P)
............................. 2-27
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1-21
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-33
Skidding
...................................... 4- 14
Sound Equipment, Adding
........................ 3-28
Speaker Covers, Cleaning
........................ 6-48
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-63
Specifications, Engine
........................... 6-63
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
............... 7-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-63
Sport Mode Button
.............................. 2-23
SSS .......................................... 4-10
Starting
Your Engine ............................ 2-17
In Emergencies
............................... 4- 11
Tips
........................................ 4-10
Wheel Controls for Audio System
................ 3-26
Steam
................................... 5-12, 5-13
Steering
...................................... 4-10
Power
...................................... 4-10
Speedsensitive
.............................. 4-10
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-33 Storage Area. Center Console
..................... 2-48
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-48
Sunroof ....................................... 2-51
Surge Tank, Coolant
............................. 5-14
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-23
Symbols, Vehicle
................................. vii
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-50
Tachometer
.................................. 2-63
Taillamp. Bulb Replacement
...................... 6-36
Telephone, Cellular
............................. 2-50
Temperature Knobs, Climate Control System
.......... 3-2
Theft-Deterrent
Alarm System .................... 2-13
Theft-Deterrent Feature, Radio
.................... 3-26
Theftlock'
.................................... 3-26
Third Gear, Automatic Transmission ................ 2-22
Third-Gear Start
................................ 2-23
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-33
Time, Setting the
................................. 3-9
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-43
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-21
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-39
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-28
Theft
......................................... 2-12
Thermostat
.................................... 6-23
Tires
......................................... 6-37
BuyingNew
................................. 6-41
Chains
..................................... 6-45
Cleaning
.................................... 6-51
Inflation
.................................... 6-38
