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Your vehicle is equipped with an electric power-assisted steering system.

There is no fluid reservoir to check or fill.

If your vehicle loses electrical power while you are driving (or if the

ignition is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes

more effort. Extreme continuous steering may increase the effort it takes

for you to steer. This occurs to prevent internal overheating and

permanent damage to your steering system. If this should occur, you will

neither lose the ability to steer the vehicle manually nor will it cause

permanent damage. Typical steering and driving maneuvers will allow the

system to cool and steering assist will return to normal.

When a steering system error is detected, the following messages may

appear in the information display:

• Service Power Steering

• Service Power Steering Now

• Power Steering Assist Fault

Steering Tips

If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:

• an improperly inflated tire

• uneven tire wear

• loose or worn suspension components

• loose or worn steering components

• improper vehicle alignment

A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steering

seem to wander/pull.

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