Steering And Brakes; Steering - Mahindra XUV500 2012 Owner's Manual

STEERING AND BRAKES

Steering

Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering
uses energy from the engine to decrease the driver's effort in
steering the vehicle. The power steering system will give you
good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability
in tight spaces. If for some reason the power assist is
interrupted, it will provide mechanical steering capability to
steer the vehicle. Under these conditions, you will observe a
substantial increase in steering effort, especially at very low
vehicle speeds and during parking maneuvers.
NOTICE
Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power
steering pump may produce noise for a short amount
of time. This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the
steering system. This noise should be considered
normal, and it does not in any way damage the
steering system.
!
WARNING
Continued operation with reduced power steering
performance could pose a safety risk to yourself and
others. Have the vehicle
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serviced at specified
intervals or whenever a power steering problem is
noticed.
!
WARNING
Do not grip the steering wheel spokes when driving off
road. A bad bump could jerk the wheel and injure your
hands. Keep both hands especially your thumbs on the
outside of the steering wheel rim.
To help prevent damage to the power steering pump:
• Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or
the extreme left for more than a few seconds when the
engine is running
• Heavy or uneven steering efforts may be caused by low
power steering pump fluid level. Check for low power
steering pump fluid level before seeking service by an
Authorized Mahindra Dealer
• Do not fill the power steering pump reservoir above the
MAX mark on the reservoir, this may result in leaks from
the reservoir
NOTICE
If the power steering system breaks down (or if the
engine is turned OFF), you can still steer the vehicle
manually, but it takes more effort.
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