Buick Enclave: 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 can be steered, but may require increased effort.
Variable Effort Steering
Some vehicles have a steering system that varies the amount of effort required to steer the vehicle in relation to the speed of the vehicle.
The amount of steering effort required is less at slower speeds to make the vehicle more maneuverable and easier to park.
At faster speeds, the steering effort increases to provide a sport-like feel to the steering. This provides maximum control and stability.
If the vehicle seems harder to steer than normal when parking or driving slowly, there may be a problem with the system. You will still have power steering, but steering will be stiffer than normal at slow speeds.
See your dealer for service.
Curve Tips
► Take curves at a reasonable speed. ► Reduce speed before entering a curve. ► Maintain a reasonable steady speed through the curve. ► Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating gently into the straightaway.Steering in Emergencies
► There are some situations when steering around a problem may be more effective than braking. ► Holding both sides of the steering wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees without removing a hand. ► Antilock Brake System (ABS) allows steering while braking.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-fourt ...Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips: 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the ...See also:
Measurement of weights
Secure loose items to prevent weight
shifts that could affect the balance of
your vehicle. When the vehicle is
loaded, drive to a scale and weigh
the front and the rear wheels separately
to ...
Buying New Tires
GM has developed and matched specific tires for the vehicle. The original equipment
tires installed were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification
(TPC Spec) system r ...
Resetting to factory settings
For safety reasons, the Daytime Running
Lamps function in the Lighting submenu is
only reset when the engine is switched off.
► Press
on the steering wheel
to select the Settings menu.
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