Fail-Safe Chart

POWER STEERING: ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM: FAIL-SAFE CHART

FAIL-SAFE CHART

When a problem occurs in the electronic motor power steering system, the P/S warning is indicated on the multi-display, the master warning light on the combination meter comes on, and steering power assist is stopped, fixed at a particular point, or decreased simultaneously to protect the system.

Electronic power steering system





HINT: Amount of power assist may be decreased to prevent the motor and ECUs from overheating if the steering wheel is continuously turned when the vehicle is either stopped or driven at a low speed, or if the steering wheel is kept at either full lock position for a long time. In that case, the amount of power assist returns to normal if the steering wheel is not turned for approximately 10 minutes with the engine idling.