Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through
the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed.
Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve,
and then accelerate gently into the straightaway.
Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can
affect your vehicle’s performance. SeeAccessories
and Modifications on page 385.
Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more
effective than braking. For example, you come
over a hill and nd a truck stopped in your lane,
or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or
a child darts out from between parked cars and
stops right in front of you. You can avoid
these problems by braking — if you can stop in
time. But sometimes you cannot; there is not room.
That is the time for evasive action — steering
around the problem.
Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies
like these. First, apply the brakes. SeeBraking
on page 334. It is better to remove as much speed
as you can from a possible collision. Then steer
around the problem, to the left or right depending
on the space available.An emergency like this requires close attention
and a quick decision. If you are holding the
steering wheel at the recommended 9 and
3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full
180 degrees very quickly without removing either
hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly,
and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you
have avoided the object.
The fact that such emergency situations are
always possible is a good reason to practice
defensive driving at all times and wear safety
belts properly.
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I
Ignition Positions......................................... 124
Infants and Young Children, Restraints.......... 51
In ation - Tire Pressure............................... 442
Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 170
Storage Area............................................ 161
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 186
Cluster..................................................... 215
J
Jump Starting.............................................. 425
K
Keyless Entry System................................... 98
Keys............................................................. 97
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 436
Lamps
Courtesy.................................................. 186
Reading................................................... 188
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 61
License Plate Lamps................................... 433
Liftgate
Carbon Monoxide..................................... 109
Liftgate, Power............................................ 110
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 217
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 223
Brake System Warning............................. 222
Charging System..................................... 220
Cruise Control.......................................... 230
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning....... 224
Fog Lamp................................................ 230
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