Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips:
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems:
Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible.
If the vehicle starts to slide, follow these suggestions:
The vehicle may straighten out.
Be ready for a second skid if it occurs.
Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid.
Chevrolet Captiva Service & Repair Manual > Body & Frame: Upper Tie Bar
Do not damage any inner panels
or reinforcements.
If the location of the original
plug weld holes can not be determined, space the plug weld holes every 1
1/2 inches apart. Some panels may have structural weld thru adhesive. It
is required to replace the weld thru ...