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.
Magnetic Speed Variable Assist
Steering
Your vehicle has a steering system that
continuously adjusts the effort you feel when
steering at all vehicle speeds. It provides ease
when parking, yet a rm, solid feel at highway
speeds.
Steering Tips
It is important to take curves at a reasonable
speed.
A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned
on the news happen on curves. Here is 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 is no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle
going in the same direction. If you have ever
tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you will
understand this.
The traction you can get in a curve depends on
the condition of the tires and the road surface, the
angle at which the curve is banked, and your
speed. While you are in a curve, speed is the one
factor you can control.
Suppose you are 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.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on page 329.
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 will
want to go slower.
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P
Paint, Damage............................................ 449
Park Aid...................................................... 175
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................... 99
Shifting Out of......................................... 100
Parking
Assist....................................................... 175
Brake......................................................... 97
Over Things That Burn............................ 101
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 189
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 184
Passenger Position, Safety Belts................... 27
Passenger Sensing System........................... 53
Passing....................................................... 335
Plan Route.................................................. 249
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 177
Door Locks................................................ 75
Electrical System..................................... 452
Lumbar Controls.......................................... 9
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 11
Retained Accessory (RAP)......................... 89
Seat............................................................ 8
Steering Fluid.......................................... 396Power (cont.)
Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column................................................. 141
Windows.................................................... 82
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 27
Problems with Route Guidance................... 283
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock........... 76
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 17
R
Racing or Other Competitive Driving............ 338
Radio.......................................................... 285
Personalization with Home and Away
Feature................................................. 311
Radios........................................................ 225
Care of Your CD Player........................... 230
Care of Your CDs.................................... 229
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 226
Understanding Reception ......................... 228
Rainsense™ Wipers.................................... 145
Raising the Retractable Hardtop.................. 125
Reading Lamps........................................... 171
Rear Axle.................................................... 407
Limited-Slip.............................................. 331
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Tires (cont.)
Cleaning.................................................. 449
Different Size........................................... 430
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 440
In ation - Tire Pressure............................ 422
Inspection and Rotation............................ 426
Lifting Your Vehicle.................................. 435
Pressure Monitor System......................... 423
Run-Flat................................................... 420
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 415
Tire Terminology and De nitions............... 417
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 431
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 432
Wheel Replacement................................. 432
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 428
Winter Tires............................................. 414
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 359
Towing a Trailer....................................... 359
Your Vehicle............................................. 359
Traction
Control System (TCS).............................. 329
Control System Warning Light.................. 194
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.............................. 331
Magnetic Ride Control.............................. 331
StabiliTrak
®System................................. 331Transmission
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 384
Transmission Operation, Automatic................ 92
Trip Computer
Oil Life Indicator...................................... 224
Trip Odometer............................................. 187
Trunk............................................................ 77
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 142
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 141
Twilight Sentinel
®........................................ 168
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)........ 175
Understanding Radio Reception................... 228
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 431
Universal Home Remote System........110, 111
Operation........................................112, 118
V
Valet Lockout Switch..................................... 86
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 326
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 354
Symbols...................................................... 5
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