Power Steering; All-Wheel Drive (Awd) System; Steering - Saturn 2008 Outlook Owner's Manual

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System

If your vehicle has this feature, engine power is sent to
all four wheels when extra traction is needed. 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.
When using a compact spare tire on your AWD
equipped vehicle, the AWD system automatically detects
the presence of the compact spare and the AWD is
disabled. To restore the AWD operation and prevent
excessive wear on the clutch in your AWD system,
replace the compact spare with a full-size tire as soon
as possible. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-100 for
more information.

Steering

Power Steering

If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer
but it will take much more effort.
Variable Effort Steering
If your vehicle has this steering system, the system
continuously adjusts the effort you feel when steering
at all vehicle speeds. It provides ease when parking,
yet a firm, solid feel at highway speeds.
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