2009 Hyundai Veracruz Owner's Manual - Page 120

Features of your vehicle STEERING WHEEL D130100AEN WARNING • Adjust the pedals after parking the vehicle on level ground. Never attempt to adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. • Never adjust the pedals with your foot on the accelerator pedal as this may result in increasing the engine speed and acceleration. • Make sure that you can fully depress the brake pedal before driving. Otherwise, you may not be able to hold down the brake pedal firmly in an emergency stop. Power steering Power steering uses energy from the engine to assist you in steering the vehicle. If the engine is off or if the power steering system becomes inoperative, the vehicle may still be steered, but it will require increased steering effort. Should you notice any change in the effort required to steer during normal vehicle operation, have the power steering checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. ✽ NOTICE If the power steering drive belt breaks or if the power steering pump malfunctions, the steering effort will greatly increase. ✽ NOTICE If the vehicle is parked for extended periods outside in cold weather (below 14°F/10°C), the power steering may require increased effort when the engine is first started. This is caused by increased fluid viscosity due to the cold weather and does not indicate a malfunction. When this happens, increase the engine RPM by depressing accelerator until the RPM reaches 1,500 rpm then release or let the engine idle for two or three minutes to warm up the fluid. CAUTION Never hold the steering wheel against a stop (extreme right or left turn) for more than 5 seconds with the engine running. Holding the steering wheel for more than 5 seconds in either position may cause damage to the power steering pump. 4 39