User manual BUICK CENTURY 2003

[. . . ] :s n GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name CENTURY are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. [. . . ] See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-23. (a). TRAC OFF When the system is on, this warning light will come on to let you know if there's a problem. LOW TRAC You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the enhanced traction system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may re-engage the cruise control. See `Cruise Control" under Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5. See Enhanced Traction System Warning Light on page 3-33. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the Enhanced Traction System on. You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required. See "Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out" under If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-31. 4-10 nn VV I effort. I 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 To turn the system off, your gear shift lever must be in FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) gear. See "Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out" under If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-31. When you turn the system off, the Enhanced Traction System warning light will come on and stay on. If the Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin when you turn the system off, the warning light will come on - but the system won't turn off right away. It will wait until there's no longer a current need to limit wheel spin. You can turn the system back on at any time by shifting to OVERDRIVE (@) or THIRD (3). The Enhanced Traction System warning light should go off. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here's 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's no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If you've ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you'll nnderst2nd this. The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you're in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control. 4-1 1 Suppose you'resteering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems - steering and braking - have to do their work where the tires meet the road. [. . . ] 2-38 T Taillamps Turn Signal, and Stoplamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Tilt Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57, 5-84 5-62 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38 Towing Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]