Off-Road Recovery - Chevrolet Malibu 2012 Owner's Manual

Hydraulic Power Steering
If your vehicle has hydraulic
power steering, it may require
maintenance. See Power Steering
Fluid Power Steering Fluid on
page 10 22.
If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or the
power steering system is not
functioning, the vehicle can be
steered but may require increased
effort. See your dealer if there is a
problem.
Curve Tips
Take curves at a reasonable
speed.
Reduce speed before entering
a curve.
Maintain a reasonable steady
speed through the curve
Wait until the vehicle is out of
the curve before accelerating
gently into the straightaway.
Steering in Emergencies
There are some situations when
steering around a problem may
be more effective than braking.
Holding both sides of the
steering wheel allows you to turn
180 degrees without removing
a hand.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
allows steering while braking.

Off-Road Recovery

The vehicle's right wheels can
drop off the edge of a road onto
the shoulder while driving.
Driving and Operating
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. Then turn the steering wheel to
go straight down the roadway.
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