RAM 1500 Owner's Manual page 505

WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced or no power steering
assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.
Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
If the Steering icon is flashing, it indicates that the vehicle
needs to be taken to the dealer for service. It is likely the
vehicle has lost power steering assistance.
If the Steering icon is displayed and the "POWER STEER-
ING SYSTEM OVER TEMP" message is displayed on the
EVIC screen, they indicate that extreme steering maneu-
vers may have occurred which caused an over tempera-
ture condition in the power steering system. Once driving
conditions are safe, pull over and let the vehicle idle for a
few moments until the icon and message turn off. Refer to
"Electronic Vehicle Information (EVIC)" in "Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel" for further information.
If the Steering icon is displayed and the "SERVICE
POWER STEERING – ASSIST OFF" message is displayed
the EVIC screen, they indicate the vehicle needs to be
taken to the dealer for service. Refer to "Electronic
Vehicle Information (EVIC)" in "Understanding 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.
• If the condition persists, see your authorized dealer for
service.
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