Electric Power Steering
HOW DOES ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WORK
The electric power steering system assists the brake system to help operate advanced stability control and accident avoidance systems.
If your vehicle loses electrical power or detects a concern when you are driving, the system switches to reduced steering assist or manual steering. Additionally, whenever disconnecting the battery or installing a new one, you must drive your vehicle a short distance before the system relearns the strategy and reactivates all systems.
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING PRECAUTIONS
 WARNING: The electric power steering system has diagnostic checks that continuously monitor the system. If a fault is detected, a message displays in the information display. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Switch the vehicle off. After at least 10 seconds, switch the vehicle on and watch the information display for a steering system warning message. If a steering system warning message returns, have the system checked as soon as possible. WARNING: If the system detects an error, you may not feel a difference in the steering, however a serious condition may exist. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in loss of steering control. |
Adapt your speed and driving behavior according to reduced steering assist.
Extreme continuous steering may increase the effort to steer. This occurs to prevent internal overheating and damage to the steering system. If this occurs, you will not lose the ability to steer your vehicle manually nor will it cause damage to the system. Normal steering and driving allows the system to cool down and steering assist returns to normal.
Note: There is no fluid reservoir to check or fill.
STEERING – INFORMATION MESSAGES
| Message | Action |
|---|---|
|
Steering Fault Service Now |
The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
|
Steering Loss Stop Safely |
The power steering system is not working.Stop your vehicle in a safe place.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
|
Steering Assist Fault Service Required |
The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
|
Steering Lock Malfunction Service Now |
The steering system has detected a condition that could prevent you from starting your vehicle.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
STEERING – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why does it seem that the steering is wandering or pulling?
- Check your vehicle for an improperly inflated or uneven tire, loose or worn suspension or steering components, or improper vehicle alignment.
The system is functioning properly and the components have been checked, why is the steering system continuing to pull or wander?
- A high crown in the road or crosswinds could make the steering system feel like it is wandering or pulling.