Infiniti Q50 Hybrid owners manual page 289

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POWER STEERING DIRECT ADAPTIVE STEERING TYPE. Do not modify the vehicle’s steering. IfThe direct adaptive steering system is steering parts are not INFINITI recom-designed to control the steering force and WARNING mendedforyourvehicleorareextremelysteering angle according to the vehicle deteriorated, the direct adaptive steer-speed and amount of turning of the When the power steering warning lighting systemmaynotoperateproperlyandsteering wheel. illuminates with the INFINITI Direct Re-the power steering warning light mayThe steering characteristic can be selected sponse Hybrid® System running, the powerilluminate. with the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector. See assist for the steering will cease operationIf the VDC warning light illuminates, the“INFINITI Drive Mode Selector” (P.5-21). You will still have control of the vehicle, butpower steering warning light may alsoWhen the steering wheel is operated the steering will be harder to operate.illuminate at the same time. Stop therepeatedly or continuously while parking vehicle in a safe location, turn the hybridor driving at a very low speed, the power system off and restart the hybrid sys-assist for the steering wheel will be CAUTION tem. If the power steering warning lightreduced and the steering wheel may be continues to illuminate, have the systemslightly turned even when driving on a . If wheels or tires other than the INFINITIchecked by an INFNITI retailer. For thestraight road. This is to prevent overheat- recommended ones are used, the directVDC system, see “Vehicle Dynamic Con-ing of the direct adaptive steering system adaptive steering system may not oper-trol (VDC) system” (P.5-108).and protect it from getting damaged.When ate properly and the power steering.Donotplacethe ignition switch is in thethe temperature of the direct adaptive warning light may illuminate.ON position while the steering wheel orsteering system cools down, the power a tire is removed. assist level will return to normal. Avoid . Do not modify the vehicle’s suspensionDo not turn the steering wheel as muchrepeating steering wheel operations that Ifsuspension parts such as shockas possible while the ignition switch iscould cause the direct adaptive steering absorbers, struts, springs, stabilizerin any position other than the ONsystem to overheat. bars, bushings and wheels are notposition. If the power steering warning light illumi- INFINITI recommended for your vehicle nates while the hybrid system is running, it or are extremely deteriorated, the direct.Installing an accessory on the steeringmay indicate that the direct adaptive adaptive steering system may not oper-wheel, or changing the steering wheel,steering system is not functioning properly ate properly and the power steeringmay reduce the steering performance.and may need servicing. Have the system warning light may illuminate. checked by an INFINITI retailer. (See 5-104Starting and driving

owners manual Infiniti Q50 Hybrid

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