Chevrolet Trax: Steering
Electric Power Steering
If the vehicle has electric power steering, it does not have power steering fluid. Regular maintenance is not required.
If power steering assist is lost due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can be steered, but may require increased effort. See your dealer if there is a problem.
If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel, and is held in that position for an extended period of time, power steering assist may be reduced.
If the steering assist is used for an extended period of time, power assist may be reduced.
Normal use of the power steering assist should return when the system cools down.
Hydraulic Power Steering
If the vehicle has the hydraulic power steering, it may require maintenance. See Power Steering Fluid (1.4L L4 Engine) on page 10-20 or Power Steering Fluid (1.8L L4 Engine)
If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or a system malfunctions, the vehicle can be steered but may require increased effort.
Caution
If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel, and is held in that position for more than 15 seconds, damage may occur to the power steering system and there may be loss of power steering assist.
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.
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Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop
off the edge of a road onto the
shoulder while driving. Follow
these tips:
Ease off the accelerator and
then, if there is nothing in the
way, steer the vehicl
Driving on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce
vehicle traction and affect your
ability to stop and accelerate.
Always drive slower in these types
of driving conditions and avoid
driving through large puddles and
dee
Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
Drive carefully when there is snow
or ice between the tires and the
road, creating less traction or grip.
Wet ice can occur at about 0ºC (32º
F) when freezing rain begins to
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Powertrain diagnostic trouble code (dtc) type definitions (luv)
Emissions Related DTCs
Action Taken When the DTC Sets - Type A
The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when
the diagnostic runs and fails.
The control module records the operating conditions at the time the
diagnostic fails. The control module
stores this informat
When Should an Airbag Inflate? (U.S. and Canada)
This vehicle is equipped with
airbags. See Airbag System
(Mexico) or Airbag
System (U.S. and Canada) . Airbags are designed to
inflate if the impact exceeds the
specific airbag system's deployment
threshold. Deployment thresholds
are used to predict how severe a
crash is likely to be in time f
