Electric Power Steering System (Eps) - Mitsubishi 2010 RVR Owner's Manual

Features and controls
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Electric power steering system (EPS)

The electric power steering system (EPS) operates while the
engine is running.
The EPS uses an electric motor to assist the turning of the
steering wheel.
The EPS has mechanical steering capability in case the power
assist is lost. If the power assist is lost for some reason, you
will still be able to steer your vehicle. If the power assist is lost,
you will notice it takes much more effort to steer and that there
is much more "free play" in the steering wheel. If this happens,
take your vehicle to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of your choice.
WARNING
!
Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving.
Stopping the engine would make the steering wheel
extremely hard to turn, possibly resulting in an acci-
dent.
NOTE
During repeated full-lock turning of the steering wheel
(for example, while you are manoeuvring the vehicle into
a parking space), a protection function may be activated to
prevent overheating of the power steering system. This
function will make the steering wheel gradually harder to
turn. In this event, limit your turning of the steering wheel
for a while. When the system has cooled down, the steer-
ing action will return to normal.
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