Loss of Control; Off-Road Driving; Driving and Operating- Page 208

2022 Chevrolet suburban Owner Manual

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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/

Mexico-15555985) - 2022 - CRC - 8/3/21

Driving and Operating

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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.

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

Four-wheel-drive vehicles can be used for
off-road driving. Vehicles without four-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. For contact information about
the original equipment tires, see the
warranty manual.

One of the best ways for successful off-road
driving is to control the speed.

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Warning

When driving off-road, bouncing and
quick changes in direction can easily
throw you out of position. This could
cause you to lose control and crash. You
and your passengers should always wear
seat belts.

Before Driving Off-Road

.

Have all necessary maintenance and
service work completed.

.

Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels, and check
inflation pressure in all tires, including the
spare, if equipped.

.

Read all the information about
four-wheel-drive vehicles in this manual.

.

Know the local laws that apply to off-road
driving.

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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.