1998 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 207

You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing Steering Tips the button again. The TRACTION READY message should display briefly on the Driver Information Center. Driving on Curves It's important to take curves at a reasonable speed. Braking in Emergencies With anti-lock, you can steer and brake the same at time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. A lotof the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here's why: Experienced driveror beginner, eachof us is subject to the same lawsof physics when drivingon 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 you'll understand this. ice, Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system not functioning,you can steer is but it will take much more effort. on The traction you can get in a curve dependsthe condition of your tires and the road surface, angle the MAGNASTEEP at which the curve is banked, and your speed. Your vehicle may be equipped with GM While you're in a curve, speed is the one factor you MAGNASTEER, a system that continuously adjusts the can control. effort you feel when steering at all vehicle speeds. It provides ease when parking yet a firm, solid feel at highway speeds. 4-10