Cadillac 2005 STS Specifications download pdf (Page 257)

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.

Speed Variable Assist Steering

Your vehicle has a steering system that continuously

adjusts the effort you feel when steering at all vehicle

speeds. It provides ease when parking, yet a ﬁrm, solid

feel at highway speeds.

Steering Tips

Driving on Curves

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 your 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. See Traction Control

System (TCS) on page 4-8.

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.

Since your vehicle is equipped with Stabilitrak

you may

see the STABILITY SYS ACTIVE message on the

Driver Information Center. See DIC Warnings and

Messages on page 3-74.

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 your front

wheels are straight ahead.

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