2012 Dodge Durango Owner Manual - Page 494

492 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING 3.6L Engine Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-hydraulic power steering system that will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will vary its assist to provide light efforts while parking and good feel while driving. If the electrohydraulic power steering system experiences a fault that prevents it from providing power steering assist, then the If the "POWER STEERING SYSTEM OVER TEMP" message and an icon are displayed on the EVIC screen, it system will provide mechanical steering capability. indicates that extreme steering maneuvers may have CAUTION! occurred, which caused an over temperature condition in the power steering system. You will lose power steering Extreme steering maneuvers may cause the electriassistance momentarily until the over temperature concally driven pump to reduce or stop power steering dition no longer exists. Once driving conditions are safe, assistance in order to prevent damage to the system. then pull over and let vehicle idle for a few moments Normal operation will resume once the system is until the light turns off. Refer to "Electronic Vehicle allowed to cool. Information Center (EVIC)" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for further information. If the "SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM" message and a flashing icon are displayed on the EVIC screen, it indicates that the vehicle needs to be taken to the dealer for service. It is likely the vehicle has lost power steering assistance. Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for further information.