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POWER STEERING — 1500
MODELS
The electric power steering system will give you
good vehicle response and increased ease of
maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will
vary its assist to provide light efforts while
parking and good feel while driving. If the elec-
tric steering system experiences a fault that
prevents it from providing assist, you will still
have the ability to steer the vehicle manually.
If the Steering icon is flashing, it indicates that
the vehicle needs to be taken to the dealer for
service. It is likely the vehicle has lost power
steering assistance.
If the Steering icon is displayed and the “POWER
STEERING SYSTEM OVER TEMP” message is
displayed on the EVIC/DID screen, they indicate
that extreme steering maneuvers may have oc-
curred which caused an over temperature condi-
tion in the power steering system. Once driving
conditions are safe, pull over and let the vehicle
idle for a few moments until the icon and message
turn off. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display
(DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.
If the Steering icon is displayed and the “SER-
VICE POWER STEERING – ASSIST OFF”
message is displayed the EVIC/DID screen,
they indicate the vehicle needs to be taken to
the dealer for service. Refer to “Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Infor-
mation Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
•
Even if the power steering assistance is
no longer operational, it is still possible to
steer the vehicle. Under these conditions
there will be a substantial increase in
steering effort, especially at low speeds
and during parking maneuvers.
•
If the condition persists, see your autho-
rized dealer for service.
POWER STEERING — 2500/3500
MODELS
The standard power steering system will give you
good vehicle response and increased ease of
maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will
provide mechanical steering capability if power
assist is lost.
If for some reason the power assist is interrupted,
it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under
these conditions, you will observe a substantial
increase in steering effort, especially at very low
vehicle speeds and during parking maneuvers.
NOTE:
•
Increased noise levels at the end of the
steering wheel travel are considered nor-
mal and do not indicate that there is a
problem with the power steering system.
•
Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the
power steering pump may make noise for
a short amount of time. This is due to the
cold, thick fluid in the steering system.
This noise should be considered normal,
and it does not in any way damage the
steering system.
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