2012 Dodge Challenger Owner Manual - Page 286
2012 Dodge Challenger Manual
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284 STARTING AND OPERATING If the "SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM" NOTE: message and a flashing icon are displayed on • Even if power steering assistance is no longer operational, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under the EVIC screen, it indicates that the vehicle these conditions there will be a substantial increase in needs to be taken to the dealer for service. It is steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds likely the vehicle has lost power steering assistance. Refer and during parking maneuvers. to "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for further in• If the condition persists, see your authorized dealer for formation. service. If the "POWER STEERING SYSTEM OVER TEMP" message and an icon are displayed on the EVIC screen, it PARKING BRAKE indicates that extreme steering maneuvers may have Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking occurred, which caused an over temperature condition in brake is fully applied and place the shift lever in the the power steering system. You will lose power steering PARK or REVERSE (manual transmission only) position. assistance momentarily until the over temperature con- When the parking brake is applied and the ignition dition no longer exists. Once driving conditions are safe, switch is in the ON position (RUN position with Keyless then pull over and let vehicle idle for a few moments Enter-N-Go), the "Brake Warning Light" in the instruuntil the light turns off. Refer to "Electronic Vehicle ment cluster will illuminate. Information Center (EVIC)" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for further information.