Power Steering; All-Wheel Drive (Awd) System (Trailblazer Ss); Steering - Chevrolet 2007 TrailBlazer Owner's Manua

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StabiliTrak will turn off automatically if a problem is
detected in the system. The StabiliTrak
come on and SERVICE STABILITRAK will be
displayed on the DIC. For vehicles without a DIC,
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the StabiliTrak light and the StabiliTrak
light will both come on. If the SERVICE
STABILITRAK message (or StabiliTrak
light) does not clear itself after restarting the
vehicle, you should see your dealer for service.
Adding non-GM accessories can affect your
vehicle's performance. See Accessories and
Modifications on page 386 for more information.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
(TrailBlazer SS)
If your vehicle has this feature, engine power is
sent to all four wheels all the time.
This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no
separate lever or switch to engage or disengage
the front axle. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself
as needed for road conditions.
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Steering

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Power Steering

If you lose power steering assist because the
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service
engine stops or the system is not functioning,
you can steer but it will take much more effort.
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Steering Tips
It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
A lot of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned
on the news happen on curves. Here is why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is
subject to the same laws of physics when driving on
curves. The traction of the tires against the road
surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change
its path when you turn the front wheels. If there is
no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in the
same direction. If you have ever tried to steer a
vehicle on wet ice, you will understand this.
The traction you can get in a curve depends on
the condition of the tires and the road surface, the
angle at which the curve is banked, and your
speed. While you are in a curve, speed is the
one factor you can control.