Power Steering; Power Steering Fluid Check - Fiat Freemont Owner's Handbook Manual

POWER STEERING

KNOWING
The standard power steering system will give you good
YOUR
VEHICLE
vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability
in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical
steering capability if power assist is lost.
SAFETY
If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it
will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these
STARTING
conditions, you will observe a substantial increase in
AND
steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds
DRIVING
and during parking maneuvers.
WARNING
NOTE:
LIGHTS
AND
• Increased noise levels at the end of the steering
MESSAGES
wheel travel are considered normal and do not
indicate that there is a problem with the power
IN AN
steering system.
EMERGENCY
• Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power
steering pump may make noise for a short amount of
SERVICING
time. This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the
AND CARE
steering system. This noise should be considered
normal, and it does not in any way damage the
TECHNICAL steering system.
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
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WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced
power steering assist could pose a safety
risk to yourself and others. Service should be
obtained as soon as possible.
Prolonged operation of the steering sys-
tem at the end of the steering wheel
travel will increase the steering fluid tem-
perature and it should be avoided when possible.
Damage to the power steering pump may occur.

POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK

Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined
service interval is not required. The fluid should only be
checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are
apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as an-
ticipated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an
authorized dealer.