General Guidelines
Notice: Never steam clean or high-pressure wash the steering gear. Internal damage to gear seals, and ultimately the steering gear, can result.
Notice: Avoid turning the tires when they are against a curb, as this places a heavy load on steering components and could damage them.
The power steering pumps, which are electrically driven, provide power assist for the steering system.
Warning: Driving the vehicle without the power-assist feature of the steering system requires much greater effort, especially in sharp turns or at low speeds, which could result in an accident and possible injury.
Drivers should carefully use the power available with the adaptive and electro-hydraulic power steering systems. If the front tires become lodged in a deep hole or rut, drive the vehicle out instead of using the steering system to lift the tires out of the hole.
If the power-assist feature does not work due to hydraulic fluid loss, steering pump damage, or another cause, bring the vehicle to a safe stop. Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the problem has been corrected.
An error with the adaptive power steering system results in the red telltale shown in Fig. . An error with the electro-hydraulic power steering system results in the display of this telltale in yellow as shown in Fig. .
Fig. 1, Adaptive Power Steering Error Telltale
