2014 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - Page 200

9-4 Driving and Operating If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel, and is held against that position for an extended period of time, power steering assist may be reduced. If the steering assist is used for an extended period of time, power assist may be reduced. Normal use of the power steering assist should return when the system cools down. See specific vehicle steering messages under Vehicle Messages on page 5-33. See your dealer if there is a problem. If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push. { Caution If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel, and is held in that position for more than 15 seconds, damage may occur to the power steering system and there may be loss of power steering assist. Steering Electric Power Steering If the vehicle has electric power steering, it does not have power steering fluid. Regular maintenance is not required. If power steering assist is lost due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can be steered, but may require increased effort. See your dealer if there is a problem. Curve Tips . Hydraulic Power Steering If the vehicle has hydraulic power steering, it may require maintenance. See Power Steering Fluid (L99, LS3 and ZL1) on page 10-29 or Power Steering Fluid (LFX) on page 10-29. If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or because of a system malfunction, the vehicle can be steered but may required increased effort. Take curves at a reasonable speed. Reduce speed before entering a curve. Maintain a reasonable steady speed through the curve. Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating gently into the straightaway. . . .