2013 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - Page 214

9-4 Driving and Operating Hydraulic Power Steering This vehicle has hydraulic power steering. It may require maintenance. See Power Steering Fluid on page 10‑30. If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or a system malfunction, the vehicle can be steered but may required increased effort. See your dealer if there is a problem. Variable Effort Steering Some vehicles have a steering system that varies the amount of effort required to steer the vehicle in relation to the speed of the vehicle. The amount of steering effort required is less at slower speeds to make the vehicle more maneuverable and easier to park. At faster speeds, the steering effort increases to provide a sport-like feel to the steering. this provides maximum control and stability. If the vehicle seems harder to steer than normal when parking or driving slowly, there may be a problem with the system. The vehicle will still have power steering, but steering will be stiffer than normal at slow speeds. See your dealer for service. Steering in Emergencies . There are some situations when steering around a problem may be more effective than braking. Holding both sides of the steering wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees without removing a hand. Antilock Brake System (ABS) allows steering while braking. . . Curve Tips . Off-Road Recovery Take curves at a reasonable speed. Reduce speed before entering a curve. Maintain a reasonable steady speed through the curve Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating gently into the straightaway. . . .