Chevrolet 2007 Colorado Specifications download pdf (Page 260)

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The three types of skids correspond to your

vehicle’s three control systems. In the braking skid,

the wheels are not rolling. In the steering or

cornering skid, too much speed or steering in a

curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force.

And in the acceleration skid, too much throttle

causes the driving wheels to spin.

A cornering skid is best handled by easing your

foot off the accelerator pedal.

If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off

the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the

way you want the vehicle to go. If you start

steering quickly enough, your vehicle may

straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid

if it occurs.

Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow,

ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For

safety, you want to slow down and adjust your

driving to these conditions. It is important to slow

down on slippery surfaces because stopping

distance is longer and vehicle control more limited.

While driving on a surface with reduced traction,

try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration,

or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by

shifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could

cause the tires to slide. You might not realize the

surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding.

Learn to recognize warning clues — such as

enough water, ice, or packed snow on the road

to make a mirrored surface — and slow down when

you have any doubt.

Remember: Any Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

helps avoid only the braking skid.

Off-Road Driving

This off-road guide is for vehicles that have

four-wheel drive. Also, see Braking on page 250

and Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on page 251.

If your vehicle does not have four-wheel drive,

you should not drive off-road unless you are on

a level, solid surface.

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