Off-Road Recovery - Buick 2012 Regal Owner's Manual

If the vehicle seems harder to steer
than normal when parking or driving
slowly, there may be a problem
with the system. You will still have
power steering, but steering will be
stiffer than normal at slow speeds.
See your dealer for service.
Hydraulic Power Steering
Your vehicle may have hydraulic
power steering. It may require
maintenance. See Power Steering
Fluid Power Steering Fluid
(2.0L and 2.4L without eAssist ) on
page 10 26 or Power Steering Fluid
(2.4L with eAssist) on page 10 27.
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 required 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.
Driving and Operating

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.
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