Cadillac 2006 STS User Manual download pdf (Page 283)

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Loss of Control

Let us review what driving experts say about what

happens when the three control systems — brakes,

steering, and acceleration — do not have enough

friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver

has asked.

In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying to

steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of

less danger.

Skidding

In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.

Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable

care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving

those conditions. But skids are always possible.

The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’s

three control systems. In the braking skid, your 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.

Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid only

the acceleration skid. If your traction control system is

off, then an acceleration skid is also 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.

With StabiliTrak

, you may see the STABILITY SYS

ACTIVE message on the Driver Information Center. See

DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-79.

Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,

gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, you

will want to slow down and adjust your driving to

these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery

surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and

vehicle control more limited.

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