Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering - Awd Models Only - Dodge Charger Police 2018 Owner's Manual Supplement

NOTE: This maneuver should ONLY be performed at a
complete stop, since DRIVE engagement may be delayed if
the vehicle is moving.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a
slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip
and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or
personal injury.
ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING — AWD
MODELS ONLY
Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-hydraulic power
steering system that 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 electro-
hydraulic power steering system experiences a fault that
prevents it from providing power steering assist, then the
system will provide mechanical steering capability.
CAUTION!
Extreme steering maneuvers may cause the electrically
driven pump to reduce or stop power steering assis-
tance in order to prevent damage to the system. Normal
operation will resume once the system is allowed to
cool.
If the "SERVICE POWER STEERING" message
and a flashing icon are displayed on the instru-
ment cluster screen, it indicates that the vehicle
needs to be taken to the dealer for service. It is
likely the vehicle has lost power steering assistance. Refer
to "Instrument Cluster Display" in "Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel" for further information.
If the "POWER STEERING HOT" message and an icon are
displayed on the instrument cluster screen, it indicates that
extreme steering maneuvers may have occurred, which
caused an over temperature condition in the power steer-
ing system. You will lose power steering assistance mo-
mentarily until the over temperature condition no longer
exists. Once driving conditions are safe, then pull over and
let vehicle idle for a few moments until the light turns off.
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