Chevrolet 2010 Camaro User Manual download pdf (Page 181)

Steering

Power Steering

If power steering assist is lost

because the engine stops or the

power steering system is not

functioning, the vehicle can be

steered but it will take more effort.

Steering Tips

It is important to take curves at a

reasonable speed.

Traction in a curve depends on the

condition of the tires and the road

surface, the angle at which the curve

is banked, and vehicle speed. While

in a curve, speed is the one factor

that can be controlled.

If there is a need to reduce speed,

do it before entering the curve,

while the front wheels are straight.

Try to adjust the speed so you can

drive through the curve. Maintain a

reasonable, steady speed. Wait to

accelerate until out of the curve,

and then accelerate gently into the

straightaway.

Steering in Emergencies

There are times when steering

can be more effective than braking.

For example, you come over a hill

and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane,

or a car suddenly pulls out from

nowhere, or a child darts out from

between parked cars and stops right

in front of you. These problems can

be avoided by braking — if you can

stop in time. But sometimes you

cannot stop in time because there

is no room. That is the time for

evasive action — steering around

the problem.

The vehicle can perform very well

in emergencies like these. First

apply the brakes. See Braking on

page 8-4. It is better to remove as

much speed as possible from a

collision. Then steer around the

problem, to the left or right

depending on the space available.

An emergency like this requires

close attention and a quick decision.

If holding the steering wheel at the

recommended 9 and 3 o’clock

positions, it can be turned a full

180 degrees very quickly without

removing either hand. But you have

to act fast, steer quickly, and just as

quickly straighten the wheel once

you have avoided the object.

The fact that such emergency

situations are always possible is a

good reason to practice defensive

driving at all times and wear safety

belts properly.

Driving and Operating 8-5

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