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 the lane, 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.
If you cannot fully stop, follow these suggestions:
. Quickly apply the brakes to remove as much speed as possible from a collision.
. Steer around the problem, to the left to right depending on available space.
. Straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
See also:
Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped, these controls
are located on the right
side of the steering wheel.
: Press to go to the next radio
station stored as a
favorite, or the next track, if a CD/DVD is playing.
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Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always
expect the unexpected.” The first
step in driving defensively is to wear
the safety belt. See Safety Belts.
• Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, ...
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission P (Park) Mechanism
Check
WARNING:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
begin to move. You or others could be injured and
property could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of the vehicle in case it ...