Driving Your Mazda; Power Steering Malfunction ; Indicator Light- Page 131

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Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

Power steering is only operable when the 
engine is running. If the engine is off or if 
the power steering system is inoperable, 
you can still steer, but it requires more 
physical effort.

If the steering feels rigid during normal 
driving, consult an Authorized Mazda 
Dealer.

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Power Steering Malfunction 
Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates when the 
ignition switch is turned to the ON 
position and goes off when the engine is 
started.

The light illuminates to indicate that the 
power steering is inoperable. If the light 
illuminates, turn off the engine and restart 
it.
If the light does not illuminate after 
restarting the engine, this indicates that 
the power steering is restored and normal 
steering is possible.
If the light remains illuminated, the power 
steering is still inoperable. Consult an 
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Power Steering

Never hold the steering wheel to the 
extreme left or right for more than 5 
seconds with the engine running.
This could damage the power steering 
system.

CAUTION

NOTE

The power steering system is 
inoperable when the power steering 
malfunction indicator light illuminates. 
Steering is possible, but requires more 
physical effort.

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