Off-Road Recovery; Loss of Control; Driving on Wet Roads- Page 148

2016 Buick encore Owner Manual

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Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

9234779) - 2016 - CRC - 1/5/16

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.

Driving on Wet Roads

Rain and wet roads can reduce
vehicle traction and affect your
ability to stop and accelerate.

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