2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual - Page 464

462 STARTING AND OPERATING occurred, which caused an over temperature condition in the power steering system. You will lose power steering assistance momentarily until the over temperature condition no longer exists. Once driving conditions are safe, then pull over and let vehicle idle for a few moments until the light turns off. Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for further information. 5.7L Engine The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost. If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these conditions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during NOTE: • Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- parking maneuvers. tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under NOTE: these conditions there will be a substantial increase in • Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds travel are considered normal and do not indicate that and during parking maneuvers. there is a problem with the power steering system. • If the condition persists, see your authorized dealer for • Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steerservice. ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time. This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering