ZEST BOLT Service Manual

STEERING 23 C. MECHANICAL TROUBLESHOOTING Concern Cause Remedy Noises in the steering column or steering gear Mechanical error/damage in the steering column/steering gear 1.Replace steering column/steering gear No precise straight-ahead driving possible Play in steering column (line) 1.Check play in steering column (line) 2.Replace defective parts Play in steering gear 1.Check play in steering gear 2.Replace defective parts Steering system Geometry adjusted 1.Set steering system kinematics 2.correctly Control unit not calibrated 1.Perform calibration  IF THE EPAS SYSTEM INDICATOR COMES ON Reasons for the indicator to come on Comes on when there is a problem with EPAS system. If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate. What to do when the indicator comes on stop the vehicle in safe place and restart the engine. If the indicator comes on and stay on, immediately have your vehicle inspected by a dealer. NOTICE: If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel on the full left or right position for a while, the system heats up. The system goes into a protective mode, and limits its performance. the steering wheel becomes harder and harder to operate. Once the system cools down, EPAS system is restored. Repeated operation under these condition can eventually damage the system.