1994 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 192

STEEMNG Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops system is or the not functioning,you can steer but it take much more effort. will Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's important to take curvesat a reasonable speed. A lot of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned the news on happen on curves. Here's why: Experienced driver or beginner, eachof us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving curves. The traction of the tires againstthe road on surface makes it possible for vehicle to change itspath when you turn the the front wheels. If there's no traction, inertia keep the vehicle going will in the same direction.If you've ever triedto steer a vehicleon wet ice, you'll understand this. The traction you can get in a curve depends the condition of your tires on and the road surface,the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you're in a curve, speed is one factor you can control. the Suppose you're steering throughsharp curve. Thenyou suddenly a accelerate. Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do --their work where tires meet the road. Unless havethe traction the you control system, adding the sudden acceleration can demand much of too those places. You can lose control. What shouldyou do if this ever happens? Ease up on the accelerator Pedal, steer thevehicle the way you want it to go, andslow down. 31 : limit signs near curves warn d that you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speedsare based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you'll wantgo slower. to If you need to reduce your speed as approach a curve, it before you do you enter the curve, while your front wheels straight ahead. are ~ 180