Buick Enclave: Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about three-fourths of a second.
In that time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20m (66 ft), which could be a lot of distance in an emergency.
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include:
► Keep enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. ► Avoid needless heavy braking. ► Keep pace with traffic.If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied.
Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.
Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control
a vehicle while driving. ...
Steering
Hydraulic Power Steering
Your vehicle has hydraulic power steering. It may require maintenance. See Power
Steering Fluid .
If power steering assist is lost due to a system malfunction, the vehicle ...
See also:
BSW system operation
If the radar sensors detect vehicles in the
detection zone, the BSW/Blind Spot InterventionTM
indicator light located inside the
outside mirrors illuminates. If the turn
signal is then activ ...
Odometer
The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers
or miles.
This vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer. If the vehicle needs a new odometer
installed, the new one is ...
XM NavTraffic (USA and Canada)
Vehicles with the navigation system have an XM NavTraffic receiver. XM NavTraffic
is a subscription service provided via XM Satellite Radio. XM NavTraffic provides
real-time traffic information full ...
