Buick Envista 2025 - Braking; Steering

Buick Envista Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-18181221) - 2025
Driving and Operating 137
Braking
B
raking action involves perception time and
reaction time. Deciding to push the brake
pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is
reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about three-
quarters of asecond. In that time, avehicle
moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m
(66 ft), which could be alot of distance in
an emergency.
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include:
•
Keep enough distance between you and the
vehicle in front of you.
•
Avoid needless heavy braking.
•
Keep pace with traffic.
If abrake fault occurs, the brakes may lose
power assist. More effort will be required to
stop the vehicle and it may take longer to stop.
If the engine were to stall or stop while driving,
the brake boost system, which is powered by
the vehicle battery, will maintain the power
assist for as long as the battery has sufficient
voltage. Steer the vehicle out of the roadway
and stop as soon as it is safe to do so. See Electric
Brake Boost 3154.
Steering
Caution
To avoid damage to the steering system,
do not drive over curbs, parking barriers,
or similar objects at speeds greater than
3 km/h (1 mph). Use care when driving
over other objects such as lane dividers
and speed bumps. Damage caused by
misuse of the vehicle is not covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Electric Power Steering
T
he vehicle has electric power steering. It
does not have power steering fluid. Regular
maintenance is not required.
If power steering assist is lost due to asystem
malfunction, the vehicle can be steered, but
may require increased effort.
If the steering assist is used for an extended
period of time while the vehicle is not moving,
power assist may be reduced.
If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches
the end of its travel and is held against that
position for an extended period of time, power
steering assist may be reduced.
Normal use of the power steering assist should
return when the system cools down.
See your dealer if there is aproblem.
Curve Tips
•
Take curves at areasonable speed.
•
Reduce speed before entering acurve.
•
Maintain areasonable steady speed
through the curve.
•
Wait until the vehicle is out of the
curve before accelerating gently into
the straightaway.