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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 Sensitive Steering

This steering system provides lighter steering effort

for parking and when driving at speeds below 20 mph

(32 km/h). Steering effort will increase at higher speeds

for improved road feel.

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.

If your vehicle is equipped with the Precision Control

System, the LOW TRAC light may come on to indicate

the system is engaged. See “Low Traction Active

(LOW TRAC) Light” in the Index.

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.

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