Off-Road Recovery; Loss of Control; Off-Road Driving- Page 202

2022 Buick enclave Owner Manual

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Driving and Operating
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

15253195) - 2022 - CRC - 6/1/21

Driving and Operating

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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
vehicle so that it straddles the edge of
the pavement.

2. Turn the steering wheel about

one-eighth of a turn, until the right front
tire contacts the pavement edge.

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.

Off-Road Driving

All-wheel-drive vehicles can be used for
off-road driving. Vehicles without all-wheel
drive and vehicles not equipped with All
Terrain (AT) or On-Off Road (OOR) tires must
not be driven off-road except on a level,
solid surface. To contact the tire
manufacturer for more information about
the original equipment tires, see the
warranty manual.

Controlling the vehicle is the key to
successful off-road driving. One of the best
ways to control the vehicle is to control the
speed.

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  • 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement.
  • 2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge.
  • 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway.