KIA Spectra_Spectra5 2009 User Manual

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Driving your vehicle

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Power steering

Power Steering uses energy from the
engine to assist you in steering the
vehicle. If the engine is off or if the
power steering system becomes
inoperative, the vehicle may still be
steered, but it will require increased
steering effort.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power
steering checked by an Authorized
Kia Dealer.

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✽ NOTICE

If the vehicle is parked for extended

periods outside in cold weather

(below -10 °C/14 °F), the power

steering may require increased

effort when the engine is first start-

ed. This is caused by increased fluid

viscosity due to the cold weather and

does not indicate a malfunction.

When this happens, increase the

engine RPM by depressing accelera-

tor until the RPM reaches 1,500 rpm

then release or let the engine idle for

two or three minutes to warm up the

fluid.

STEERING WHEEL

CAUTION

• Never hold the steering wheel

against a stop (extreme right
or left turn) for more than 5
seconds with the engine run-
ning. Holding the steering
wheel for more than 5 sec-
onds in either position may
cause damage to the power
steering pump.

• If the power steering drive belt

breaks or if the power steering
pump malfunctions, the steer-
ing effort will greatly increase.