1995 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 161

To turn the system off, press the TRACTION CONTROL button on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops orthe system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's important totake curves at a reasonable speed. The TRACTION OFF warning light will come on and stay on. If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button, thesystem won't turn off right away. It will wait until there's no longer a current need to limit wheel spin. A lot of the "driver lost control" accidentsmentioned on the news happen on curves. Here's why: Experienced driver orbeginner, 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 forthe 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. You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again. The TRACTION OFF warning light should go off. 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, steeringcan help you more than even the very best braking. 4-9