2014 Dodge Durango Owner Manual - Page 436

434 STARTING AND OPERATING • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or POWER STEERING similar dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brake 3.6L Engine rotors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-hydraulic power and cleaned as soon as possible. steering system that will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The WARNING! system will vary its assist to provide light efforts while Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause parking and good feel while driving. If the electroexcessive wear or unpredictable braking. You might hydraulic power steering system experiences a fault that not have full braking power when you need it to prevents it from providing power steering assist, then the prevent a collision. If you have been operating your system will provide mechanical steering capability. vehicle in dirty conditions, get your brakes checked and cleaned as necessary. • If you experience unusual vibration after driving in mud, slush or similar conditions, check the wheels for impacted material. Impacted material can cause a wheel imbalance and freeing the wheels of it will correct the situation. CAUTION! Extreme steering maneuvers may cause the electrically driven pump to reduce or stop power steering assistance in order to prevent damage to the system. Normal operation will resume once the system is allowed to cool.