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2013 Buick enclave Owner Manual

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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/14/12

Driving and Operating

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3. Turn the steering wheel to go

straight down the roadway.

Loss of Control

Skidding

There are three types of skids that
correspond to the vehicle's three
control systems:

.

Braking Skid

wheels are not

rolling.

.

Steering or Cornering Skid

too much speed or steering in a
curve causes tires to slip and
lose cornering force.

.

Acceleration Skid

too much

throttle causes the driving
wheels to spin.

Defensive drivers avoid most skids
by taking reasonable care suited to
existing conditions, and by not
overdriving those conditions. But
skids are always possible.

If the vehicle starts to slide, follow
these suggestions:

.

Ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and steer the
way you want the vehicle to go.
The vehicle may straighten out.
Be ready for a second skid if it
occurs.

.

Slow down and adjust your
driving according to weather
conditions. Stopping distance
can be longer and vehicle
control can be affected when
traction is reduced by water,
snow, ice, gravel, or other
material on the road. Learn to
recognize warning clues

such

as enough water, ice, or packed
snow on the road to make a
mirrored surface

and slow

down when you have any doubt.

.

Try to avoid sudden steering,
acceleration, or braking,
including reducing vehicle speed
by shifting to a lower gear. Any
sudden changes could cause
the tires to slide.

Remember: Antilock brakes help
avoid only the braking skid.

Driving on Wet Roads

Rain and wet roads can reduce
vehicle traction and affect your
ability to stop and accelerate.
Always drive slower in these types
of driving conditions and avoid
driving through large puddles and
deep

standing or flowing water.

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WARNING

Wet brakes can cause crashes.
They might not work as well in a
quick stop and could cause
pulling to one side. You could
lose control of the vehicle.

After driving through a large
puddle of water or a car/vehicle
wash, lightly apply the brake
pedal until the brakes work
normally.

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  • 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway.