1997 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 175

Suppose you're steering througl1 a shxp C L I I - V ~Tllen you . suddenly accelemtc. Both control systems -- steering and acceleration -- have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration cim ciemand t o o much of those places. You can lose control. What s h o ~ ~you do if this ever happens'! Ease LIPon the ld accelerator pedal. steer the vehicle the way you want it to go, and slow down. Speed limit signs near C L I ~ V warn that ~ O L Ishoulcl ~S adjust your speed. Of c o ~ ~ r sthe posted speeds are e. based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you'll want to go slower. Steering in Emergencies If you need to reduce yo111speed as you approach a curve, do it before ~ O Lenter the curve7while your front I wheels are straight ahead. Try to adjust your speed so you can "drive" through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out o f the curve. and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. 4-10