Dacia Power steering indicator light in car: what it means

Who: you, if the alert appears while driving. How: check whether the power steering indicator light is accompanied by the urgent stop warning light or the 'WARNING: Power Steering' message. Although you can still turn the steering wheel using greater force, stop as soon as traffic conditions allow, switch off the engine and do not restart it. Result that matters: immobilising the Sandero safely as required by the manual for steering warning messages. If the urgent stop warning light or 'WARNING: Power Steering' is on: keep the engine switched off once stopped and call an approved dealer. If the car is stationary in Stop and Start standby and the steering feels heavy with no fault light: power assistance returns as soon as the engine restarts or speed goes above 0.62 mph (1 km/h). Evidence to keep: photo of the instrument panel showing the indicator light and the exact message ('WARNING: Power Steering' or 'Turn steer.wheel max right-left').

Who: you, alone in the driver's seat with the vehicle stationary on flat ground, if the light or 'Turn steer.wheel max right-left' appeared after a battery disconnection or discharge. How: with the vehicle stationary on flat ground and the driver alone in the car, start the engine, turn the steering wheel fully to the left and then fully to the right applying force when it reaches the stop, switch off the engine and wait for around a minute before starting it again. Result that matters: completing the power-assisted steering wheel angle reset procedure described in the Sandero 3 manual. If the indicator light and 'Turn steer.wheel max right-left' message go off when the engine next starts: the post-battery reset is complete. If the light or message stays on after repeating the procedure: do not drive with an inadequately charged battery and call an approved dealer. Evidence to keep: note of whether the battery had been disconnected or discharged and the result after waiting a minute and restarting.

Who: you, during everyday driving or while waiting for recovery. How: never switch off the ignition when travelling downhill and avoid doing so in normal driving (neither power steering nor the brake servo will function), and never leave the steering wheel on full lock when stationary. Result that matters: keeping brake servo and steering assistance while moving and avoiding strain on the stationary steering system. If the car needs to be moved to the workshop with a steering fault: arrange recovery through an approved dealer or roadside assistance. If you noticed signs of a weak battery before the warning: mention this to the dealer, since Dacia warns never to drive with an inadequately charged battery. Evidence to keep: notes of any prior battery trouble or heavy steering symptoms.