Active Noise Cancellation; Power Steering - Chrysler PACIFICA 2017 Owner's Manual

336 STARTING AND OPERATING
NOTE: The torque converter clutch will not engage until
the engine and/or transmission is warm (usually after 1 to
3 miles [2 to 5 km] of driving). Because the engine speed is
higher when the torque converter clutch is not engaged, it
may seem as if the transmission is not shifting properly
when the vehicle is cold. This is normal. The torque
converter clutch will function normally once the pow-
ertrain is sufficiently warm.

ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION

Your vehicle is equipped with an Active Noise Cancellation
System. This system is designed to address exhaust and
engine noise. The system relies on four microphones embed-
ded in the headliner, which monitor exhaust and engine noise,
and assists an onboard frequency generator, which creates
counteracting sound waves in the audio system's speakers.
This helps keep the vehicle quiet at idle and during drive.

POWER STEERING

The electric power steering system 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
electric steering system experiences a fault that reduces assist
or prevents the vehicle from providing assist, you will still
have the ability to steer the vehicle manually.
WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced assist could pose a
safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be
obtained as soon as possible.
If the "SERVICE POWER STEERING
POWER STEERING ASSIST OFF - SERVICE SYS-
TEM" message and a steering wheel icon are
displayed on the instrument 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.
NOTE:
• Even if the power steering assistance is no longer
operational, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under
these conditions there will be a substantial increase in
steering effort, especially at low speeds and during
parking maneuvers.
• The power steering system is fully electric; it requires no
power steering fluid.
• If the condition persists, see your authorized dealer for
service.
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