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.
MAGNASTEER
TM
(Concours Only)
Your
vehicle may
be
equipped with
GM MAGNASTEER,
a
system that continuously
adjusts
the effort you
feel
when
steering at
all
vehicle
speeds.
It provides ease when
parking
yet
a
fm,
solid feel at highway
speeds.
Speed Sensitive Steering
(SSS)
(DeVille Only)
This
system varies
the
amount
of
steering effort
proportionate 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.
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.
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