Electric Power Steering System - Toyota RAV4 EE Owner's Manual

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INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA
Electric power steering
system
The electric power steering system, us-
ing an electric motor, assists the turn-
ing of the steering wheel.
In the following cases, you may feel the
steering becomes heavy. However, the
electric power steering system warning
light does not come on. (Because it is
not a malfunction.)
When maneuvering or turning frequently
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over a long time
Vehicles without smart entry and start
system—The power steering effect will
be reduced to prevent the system from
overheating. Avoid turning the steering
wheel, or stop the vehicle and set the
engine switch at the "ACC" position or
off. The system will become cool in
about 10 minutes.
Vehicles with smart entry and start
system—The power steering effect will
be reduced to prevent the system from
overheating. Avoid turning the steering
wheel, or stop the vehicle and set the
"ENGINE START STOP" switch at AC-
CESSORY mode or off. The system
will become cool in about 10 minutes.
NOTICE
Frequent maneuvering and turning
over a long time may cause damage
to the system in which the mecha-
nism prevents overheating of the elec-
tric power steering system.
When the battery is discharged
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Check the battery's condition. If neces-
sary, recharge or replace the battery.
For details, see "Checking battery con-
dition" on page 526 in Section 7−3.
RAV4_EE
INFORMATION
When the steering wheel is turned, a
motor operating sound
sound) may be heard. This occurs
when the power steering motor works
and is not defective.
Finish
(whining