1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 183

To turn the system off, press the button on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. Steering Power Steering If you lose powersteering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Magnasteer (Option) Your vehicle may be equipped with GM Magnasteer , a steering system that continuously adjusts the effort you feel when steering at allvehicle speeds. It provides ease when parking yet a firm, solid feel at highway speeds. TM The traction control system warning light willcome on and stay on. If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button, the warninglight will come on -- but the system won't turn off right away. It will wait until there'sno longer a current need to limit wheel spin. You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again. The traction control system warning light should go off. 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: 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, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of thetires against the road surface makesit possible for the vehicle to change its path whenyou 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. 4-9