Except Sti - Subaru WRX-STI Owner's Manual

& Except STI
This vehicle is equipped with an electric
power steering system. The power steer-
ing system operates only while the engine
is running.
Power steering warning light
When the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, the power steering warning
light on the combination meter illuminates
to inform the driver that the warning
system is functioning properly. Then, if
the engine started, the warning light turns
off to inform the driver that the steering
power assist is operational.
CAUTION
While the power steering warning
light is illuminated, there may be
more resistance when the steering
wheel is operated. We recommend
that you drive carefully to the near-
est SUBARU dealer and have the
vehicle inspected immediately.
NOTE
If the steering wheel is operated in the
following ways, the power steering
control system may temporarily limit
the power assist in order to prevent the
system components, such as the con-
trol computer and drive motor, from
overheating.
. The steering wheel is operated fre-
quently and turned sharply while the
vehicle is maneuvered at extremely low
speeds, such as while frequently turn-
ing the steering wheel during parallel
parking.
. The steering wheel remains in the
fully turned position for a long period
of time.
At this time, there will be more resis-
tance when steering. However this is
not a malfunction. Normal steering
force will be restored after the steering
wheel is not operated for a while and
the power steering control system has
an opportunity to cool down. However,
if the power steering is operated in a
Starting and operating/Power steering
non-standard way which causes power
assist limitation to occur too fre-
quently, this may result in a malfunc-
tion of the power steering control
system.
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