1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 173

To turn the systemoff, press theTRAC CON" button located on the instrument panel. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system not functioning, you can steer but is it will take much more effort. Magnasteer Your vehicle is equipped with GM Magnasteer, a steering system that continuously adjusts the effort you feel when steering at all vehicle speeds. provides ease It firm, solid feel at highway speeds. when parking yet a The traction control system warning light will come on If and stay on. the systemis limiting wheel spin when you pressthe button, the warning light will come -on but the system won't turn off right away.will wait It until there's no longer curree need to limit wheel spin. a YOU can turn the Steering Tips Driving on Curves system back on at any time by pressing It's important to take curves at a reasonable speed. the button again. The traction control system warning A lot of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on light should gooff. the news happen on curves. Here's why: Braking in Emergencies 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. Experienced driver or beginner, eachof us is subject to the same lawsof physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against road surface makes the 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 goingin the same direction.If you've ever ice, tried to steera vehicle on wet you'll understand this. ' 4-10