310 STARTING AND OPERATING
If the “POWER STEERING HOT” message and an icon are
displayed on the instrument cluster screen, it indicates that
extreme steering maneuvers may have occurred, which
caused an over temperature condition in the power steering
system. You will lose power steering assistance momentarily
until the over temperature condition no longer exists. Once
driving conditions are safe, then pull over and let vehicle idle
for a few moments until the light turns off. Refer to “Instru
-
ment Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
• E
ven if power steering assistance is no longer operational,
it
is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under these condi-
tions there will be a substantial increase in steering effort,
e
spe
cially at very low vehicle speeds and during parking
maneuvers.
• If the condition persists, see your authorized dealer for
ser
vice.
STOP/START SYSTEM — AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)
The Stop/Start function is developed to reduce fuel
consumption. The system will stop the engine automatically
during a vehicle stop if the required conditions are met.
Releasing the brake pedal or pressing the accelerator pedal
will automatically re-start the engine.
Electronic Stop/Start (ESS) vehicles have been upgraded
with
a heavy duty starter, enhanced battery, and other
upgraded engine parts, to handle the additional engine
starts.
NOTE:
It is recommended that the Stop/Start System be disabled
d
uri
ng off-road use.
Secondary Battery
Your vehicle may be equipped with a secondary battery used
t
o p
ower the Stop/Start system and the 12 volt vehicle elec-
trical system. The secondary battery is located behind the
wh
eel
well for the front passenger wheel.
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