Power Steering; Electric Parking Brake (Epb) - Jeep Cherokee 2014 Owner's Manual

tor, fan, brake rotors, wheels, brake linings,
and axle yokes inspected and cleaned as
soon as possible.
WARNING!
Abrasive material in any part of the brakes
may cause excessive wear or unpredictable
braking. You might not have full braking
power when you need it to prevent a colli-
sion. If you have been operating your vehicle
in dirty conditions, get your brakes checked
and cleaned as necessary.
• If you experience unusual vibration after driv-
ing in mud, slush or similar conditions, check
the wheels for impacted material. Impacted
material can cause a wheel imbalance and
freeing the wheels of it will correct the
situation.

POWER STEERING

The electric power steering system will give you
good vehicle response and increased ease of
maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will
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vary its assist to provide light efforts while
parking and good feel while driving. If the elec-
tric 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 STEER-
ING" message and a steering
wheel icon are displayed on the
EVIC 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. Re-
fer to "Electronic Vehicle Information (EVIC)" in
"Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for fur-
ther 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 autho-
rized dealer for service.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
(EPB)
Your vehicle is equipped with an Electric Park-
ing Brake System (EPB) that offers simple
operation, and some additional features that
make the parking brake more convenient and
useful.
The parking brake is primarily intended to pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling while parked. Be-
fore leaving the vehicle, make sure that the
parking brake is applied. Also, be certain to
leave the transmission in PARK.
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