1994 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 126

To Use Anti-Lock: Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work .for you. You may feel the system working, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal. Variable Effort Steering (OPTION) This steering system provides lighter steering effort for parking and at low vehicle speeds. Steering effort will increase at higher speeds for improved road feel. 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 isthe one factor you can control. Suppose you're steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems -- steering and acceleration -- have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places. You can lose control. Braking in Emergencies Steering Tips Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. With anti-lock, you cansteer Driving on Curves and brake at thesame time. In many emergencies, steering can help more you It's important to take curves at a than even the very best braking. reasonable speed. I Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stopsor the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. A lot of the "driver lost control" accidents What should youdo if this ever happens? mentioned on the news happen on curves. Ease up on theaccelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you wantit to go, and Here's why: slow down. Experienced driver or beginner, each of Speed limit signs near curves warn that us is subject to the same laws of physics you should adjust your speed. Of course, when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it the posted speeds are based on good possible for the vehicle to change its path weather and road conditions. Under less when you turn the front wheels. If there's favorable conditions you'll want to go slower. 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. 125...