1993 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 161

Your Driving and the Road Power Steering Variable Effort Steering 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 tothe same laws of 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 going in the same direction. If you've ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you'll understand this. If you lose power steering assist because If your vehicleis equipped with this option, you have a variable effort the engine stops or the system fails to steering system thateases steering effort function, you can steer but it will take at speeds less than 20 mph (32 W h ) . much more effort. This is particularly useful when parking your vehicle. m m m 160