Ford 2011 Taurus v.1 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 250)

If your vehicle loses electrical power while you are driving (or if the

ignition is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes

more effort. Extreme continuous steering may increase the effort it takes

for you to steer. This occurs to prevent internal overheating and

permanent damage to your steering system. If this should occur, you will

neither lose the ability to steer the vehicle manually nor will it cause

permanent damage. Typical steering and driving maneuvers will allow the

system to cool and steering assist will return to normal.

The EPS system has diagnostic checks that continuously monitor the

EPS system to ensure proper operation. When a system error is

detected, the following message SERVICE POWER STEERING, SERVICE

POWER STEERING NOW or POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT may

display in the message center, refer to the Message center in the

Instrument Cluster chapter for more information.

WARNING: The EPS system has diagnostics checks that

continuously monitor the EPS system to ensure proper operation

of the electronic system. When an electronic error is detected, the

message POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT will be displayed in the

message center. If this happens, stop the vehicle in a safe place, and

turn off the engine. After at least 10 seconds, reset the system by

restarting the engine, and watch the message center for POWER

STEERING ASSIST FAULT. If the message returns, or returns while

driving, take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked. With the

message displayed, the steering assist is turned off, making the vehicle

harder to steer.

WARNING: If the message SERVICE POWER STEERING is

displayed in the message center, the EPS system has detected a

problem with the system function. On the next key cycle the message

SERVICE POWER STEERING NOW will be displayed and steering

assist will be removed until the steering system is serviced. Have your

vehicle taken to the nearest dealer as soon as possible.

3.5L V6 engine: Your vehicle is equipped with a hydraulic steering

system.

To help prevent damage to the power steering system, never hold the

steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for more than

a few seconds when the engine is running. If the power steering system

breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can steer the vehicle

manually, but it takes more effort.

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