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:
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
Non-hybrid vehicles with StabiliTrak have a Trailer Sway Control (TSC) feature.
If the vehicle is towing a trailer and the system detects that the trailer is swaying,
the vehicle brakes are applie ...
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well the cruise control works on hills depends on the vehicle speed, the
load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, pressing the accelerator
pedal may be necessary to mai ...
Chassis refinements
Chassis tuning has focused on achieving a smooth, quiet, refined ride. The
DTS features an all-new front cradle design, with the engine mounted to the
cradle, and the cradle mounted to the body ra ...