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Starting and operating/Power steering
Power steering
wheel is not operated for a while and
CAUTION
the power steering control system has
an opportunity to cool down. However,
& Power steering warning light
When the power steering warning
if the power steering is operated in a
light is illuminated, there may be
non-standard way which causes power
more resistance when the steering
assist limitation to occur too fre-
wheel is operated. Drive carefully to
quently, this may result in a malfunc-
the nearest SUBARU dealer and
tion of the power steering control
have the vehicle inspected immedi-
system.
ately.
NOTE
If the steering wheel is operated in the
following ways, the power steering
control system may temporarily limit
the power assist in order to prevent the
system components, such as the con-
1)
U.S.-spec. models
trol computer and drive motor, from
2)
Except U.S.-spec. models
overheating.
. The steering wheel is operated fre-
& Power steering system fea-
quently and turned sharply while the
tures
vehicle is maneuvered at extremely low
speeds, such as while frequently turn-
The vehicle is equipped with an electric
ing the steering wheel during parallel
power steering system. When the ignition
parking.
switch is turned to the “ON” position, the
. The steering wheel remains in the
power steering warning light on the
fully turned position for a long period
combination meter illuminates to inform
of time.
the driver that the warning system is
functioning properly. Then, if the engine
At this time, there will be more resis-
started, the warning light turns off to inform
tance when steering. However this is
the driver that the steering power assist is
not a malfunction. Normal steering
operational.
force will be restored after the steering
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