Electric Power Steering System - Toyota 2007 YARIS HATCHBACK Owner's Manual

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Electric power steering system

The electric power steering system, us-
ing an electric motor, assists the turn-
ing of the steering wheel.
In the following cases, you may feel the
steering becomes heavy. But it is not
a malfunction.
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When maneuvering or turning frequently
over a long time
The power steering effect will be re-
duced to prevent the system from over-
heating. Avoid turning the
wheel, or stop the vehicle and turn the
ignition key to "ACC" or "LOCK". The
system will become cool in about 10
minutes.
NOTICE
Frequent maneuvering and
over a long time may cause damage
to the system in which the mecha-
nism prevents overheating of the elec-
tric power steering system.
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When the battery is discharged
Check the battery's condition.
necessary, recharge or replace
battery. For details, see "Checking
battery condition" on page
Section 7−3.
In the following case, you may feel the
steering becoming heavy. Then, after 5
minutes or more, the electric power
steering system warning light comes
on. But it is not a malfunction.
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When racing the engine for 30 seconds
or more with the vehicle stopped
The normal power steering effect will
be obtained and the warning light will
go off when you start driving.
steering
INFORMATION
When the steering wheel is turned, a
motor operating
sound) may be heard. This occurs
when the power steering motor works
and is not defective.
turning
If
the
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Electric power steering system warning
sound (whining
light
The light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to the "ON" position. If the elec-
tric power steering system warning light
works properly, the light turns off after a
few seconds. If the system has malfunc-
tions, the light comes on again.
If the following conditions occur, this
indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning
light system. Contact your Toyota deal-
er as soon as possible to service the
vehicle.
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The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the "ON" posi-
tion or remains on.
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