Saturn 2010 AURA User Manual download pdf (Page 245)

Steering

Electric Power Steering

If the vehicle has the electric power steering system and

the engine stalls while driving, the power steering

assist system will continue to operate until you are able

to stop the vehicle. If power steering assist is lost

because the electric power steering system is not

functioning, the vehicle can be steered but it will take

more effort.

If you turn the steering wheel in either direction several

times until it stops, or hold the steering wheel in the

stopped position for an extended amount of time, you

may notice a reduced amount of power steering

assist. The normal amount of power steering assist

should return shortly after a few normal steering

movements.

The electric power steering system does not require

regular maintenance. If you suspect steering system

problems and/or the POWER STEERING message is

displayed in the Driver Information Center, contact your

dealer/retailer for service repairs. See DIC Warnings

and Messages on page 4-42.

Hydraulic Power Steering

If the vehicle has the hydraulic power steering system

and power steering assist is lost because the engine

stops or the power steering system is not functioning,

the vehicle can be steered but it will take more effort.

Steering Tips

It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed.

Traction in a curve depends on the condition of the tires

and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is

banked, and vehicle speed. While in a curve, speed is

the one factor that can be controlled.

If there is a need to reduce speed, do it before entering

the curve, while the front wheels are straight.

Try to adjust the speed so you can drive through the

curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait

to accelerate until out of the curve, and then accelerate

gently into the straightaway.

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Saturn 2010 AURA User Manual Page 245