Black plate (4,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-7707476) - 2015 - crc - 4/8/149-4 Driving and OperatingIf the engine ever stops while thevehicle is being driven, brakenormally but do not pump thebrakes. Doing so could make thepedal harder to push down. If theengine stops, there will be somepower brake assist but it will beused when the brake is applied.Once the power assist is used up, itcan take longer to stop and thebrake pedal will be harder to push.SteeringHydraulic Power SteeringThis vehicle has hydraulic powersteering. It may requiremaintenance. See Power SteeringFluid on page 10-18.If power steering assist is lostbecause the engine stops orbecause of a system malfunction,the vehicle can be steered but mayrequire increased effort. See yourdealer if there is a problem.{ CautionIf the steering wheel is turneduntil it reaches the end of itstravel, and is held in that positionfor more than 15 seconds,damage may occur to the powersteering system and there may beloss of power steering assist.Curve Tips. Take curves at a reasonablespeed.. Reduce speed before entering acurve.. Maintain a reasonable steadyspeed through the curve.. Wait until the vehicle is out ofthe curve before acceleratinggently into the straightaway.Steering in Emergencies. There are some situations whensteering around a problem maybe more effective than braking.. Holding both sides of thesteering wheel allows you to turn180 degrees without removinga hand.. Antilock Brake System (ABS)allows steering while braking.Off-Road RecoveryInformationProvidedby:
