Steering And Brakes; Steering - Mahidra TUV 300 Owner's Manual

9 STEERING AND BRAKES

9.1 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.
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.
Continued operation with reduced power steering performance
could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Have the vehicle
serviced at specified intervals or whenever a power steering
problem is noticed.
When driving in rough/off roads, hold the steering wheel rim,
do not hold the wheel spokes. A sudden bump can jerk/ turn
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the wheel and injure your hand. This may also lead to loss of
vehicle control.
Keep both hands on the steering wheel, with the thumbs
resting on the outer 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 the low power steering pump
fluid level before seeking service from 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
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.
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
• Under inflated tire(s) on any wheel(s)
• Uneven vehicle loading
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