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.
See your dealer if there is a problem.
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.
- The Antilock Brake System (ABS) allows steering while braking.
See also:
Safety Locks
The vehicle has rear door security locks to prevent passengers from opening the
rear doors from the inside.
Open the rear doors to access the security locks on the inside edge of each door.
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Recommended Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher.
If the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly
referred to as spark knock, might be heard when d ...
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the vehicle is started, this
light flashes and a chime may come
on to remind front passengers to
fasten their safety belt. Then the
light stays on solid until the belt is
buckled.
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