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Question posted by fernkruger on May 30th, 2013

Power Steering Problem?

I went to make a turn and all of a sudden the wheel was tight and it was really hard to turn. I made it to my parking spot and there was a little bit of smoke from under the hood but I couldn't see anything else.

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Owner's Manual - Page 36

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Owner's Manual - Page 38

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Owner's Manual - Page 40

to . , I . To make the lap part tight, pull down the buckle on up on the shoulderpart. ' . 8 . . t 1-28 If the belt stops before reaches the buckle, tilt the it . I 3. Pull up end of the belt as-you pull on the latch platemake sureit is secure. Make sure the release buttonon the buckleis positioned so you...
Owner's Manual - Page 154

... steer around the obstacle while braking hard. A computer senses that wheels slowing down.If one are As you . 'Meanb-lock systemcan change the brake pressure faster is about to make the most of you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes. Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say the road is wet. Suddenly...
Owner's Manual - Page 155

..., but can it traction of the tires against the road surface makes possible for you more effort. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because engine the stops or the system is not functioning, you steer but this is the one factor you have to steer a vehicle wet ice, you'll understandthis. The it will the...
Owner's Manual - Page 156

... in your lane, or a car suddenly pul adjust your brakes. (See "Braking in Emergencies" earlier in favorable conditions you can be more effective a hill than braking. wheels are times when steering can from between darts based on good weather and road conditions. First apply your speed. steering around the problem, to go -avoid these . What...
Owner's Manual - Page 160

It is important to slow down on -the road to make a "mirrored surface" and slow down when you 'll is want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. While drivingon a surface with night vision problems, or by shifting to avoid sudden steering, acceleration braking (including engine braking by fatigue. 4-14 Learn to...
Owner's Manual - Page 166

...the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to move the proper to turn signal. Expect to make certain you want to at night. If lane well in the ...up with the trafficflow. Before changing lanes, check your turn the prevailing speed. Once you are moving the freeway, make sure there isn't another vehicle in "blind" spot. Treat the The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes...
Owner's Manual - Page 172

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Owner's Manual - Page 183

... driving your lane. This can Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with hand. Signal well in contact with a trailer, make wider tums than normal.Do this so your hand to the left. ...To move the trailer to the right, move that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Your vehicle could cause the trailer to your vehicle without a trailer. When you 're towing a trailer....
Owner's Manual - Page 185

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Owner's Manual - Page 200

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Owner's Manual - Page 230

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Owner's Manual - Page 240

... the FULL COLD mark or slightly higher. The surge tankis located onthe passenger's side of the engine compartment. 6-20 tank pressure cap even a Never turn the surge little when the engineand radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you 'relow on engine coolant. If the...
Owner's Manual - Page 241

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Owner's Manual - Page 242

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Owner's Manual - Page 257

... can 't be sure to use the correct rotation When It's Timefor New Tires pattern shown here. When rotating your time for new tires is fastened, make wheel nuts become loose can use a cloth or a paper towel to get allthe rust or dirt off cause and an accident. When you can after a time...
Owner's Manual - Page 261

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Owner's Manual - Page 313

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Owner's Manual - Page 337

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