Chevrolet 2007 Colorado Specifications download pdf (Page 255)

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Steering

Power Steering

If you lose power steering assist because the

engine stops or the system is not functioning,

you can steer but it will take much more effort.

Steering Tips

It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed.

A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned

on the news happen on curves. Here is why:

Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is

subject to the same laws of physics when driving

on curves. The traction of the tires against the road

surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change

its path when you turn the front wheels. If there is

no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in

the same direction. If you have ever tried to steer

a vehicle on wet ice, you will understand this.

The traction you can get in a curve depends on

the condition of the tires and the road surface,

the angle at which the curve is banked, and your

speed. While you are in a curve, speed is the

one factor you can control.

Suppose you are 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.

What should you do if this ever happens? Ease

up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle

the way you want it to go, and slow down.

Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should

adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds

are based on good weather and road conditions.

Under less favorable conditions you will want

to go slower.

If you need to reduce your speed as you approach

a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while

the front 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 of the curve,

and then accelerate gently into the straightaway.

Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can

affect your vehicle’s performance. See Accessories

and Modiﬁcations on page 324.

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