An emergency like this requires close attention and a
quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at
the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you
can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without
removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer
quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel
once you have avoided the object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving
at all times and wear safety belts properly.
Off-Road Recovery
You may find that your right wheels have dropped off
the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are
driving.
If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the
pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the
accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way,
steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of
the pavement. You can turn the steering wheel up to
one-quarter turn until the right front tire contacts
the pavement edge. Then turn your steering wheel to go
straight down the roadway.
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Summary of Contents for 2004 Astro
Page 5: ...These are some examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle v ...
Page 6: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models Cargo Van Passenger Van vi ...
Page 21: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 15 ...
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Page 122: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 2 ...
Page 226: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood this is what you will see 5 12 ...
Page 319: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 5 105 ...
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Page 353: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 33 ...
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