2015 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 353

STARTING AND OPERATING 351 WARNING! (Continued) not have full braking power when you need it to prevent a collision. If you have been operating your vehicle in dirty conditions, get your brakes checked and cleaned as necessary. 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 parking maneuvers. NOTE: • If you experience unusual vibration after driving in • Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel mud, slush or similar conditions, check the wheels for travel are considered normal and do not indicate that impacted material. Impacted material can cause a there is a problem with the power steering system. wheel imbalance and freeing the wheels of it will • Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steercorrect the situation. ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time. POWER STEERING This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering system. This noise should be considered normal, and it The standard power steering system will give you good does not in any way damage the steering system. vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost. 5