Black plate (4,1)Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-6006999) -2014 - CRC - 9/11/139-4 Driving and OperatingIf the engine ever stops while thevehicle is being driven, brakenormally but do not pump thebrakes. Doing so could make thepedal harder to push down. If theengine stops, there will be somepower brake assist but it will beused when the brake is applied.Once the power assist is used up, itcan take longer to stop and thebrake pedal will be harder to push.SteeringElectric Power SteeringIf the vehicle has electric powersteering it does not have powersteering fluid. Regular maintenanceis not required.If power steering assist is lost dueto a system malfunction, the vehiclecan be steered, but may requireincreased effort.See your dealer if there is aproblem.If the steering wheel is turned until itreaches the end of its travel and isheld against that position for anextended period of time, powersteering assist may be reduced.If the steering assist is used for anextended period of time, powerassist may be reduced.Normal use of the power steeringassist should return when thesystem cools down.See specific vehicle steeringmessages under Vehicle Messageson page 5-36.Variable Effort SteeringSome vehicles have a steeringsystem that varies the amount ofeffort required to steer the vehicle inrelation to the speed of the vehicle.The amount of steering effortrequired is less at slower speeds tomake the vehicle moremaneuverable and easier to park. Atfaster speeds, the steering effortincreases to provide a sport-like feelto the steering. This providesmaximum control and stability.If the vehicle seems harder to steerthan normal when parking or drivingslowly, there may be a problem withthe system. You will still have powersteering, but steering will be stifferthan normal at slow speeds. Seeyour dealer for service.Hydraulic Power SteeringIf the vehicle has hydraulic powersteering, it may requiremaintenance. See Power SteeringFluid (LF3 and LFX with AWD) onpage 10-21 or Power Steering Fluid(LFX with FWD) on page 10-21.If power steering assist is lostbecause the engine stops or asystem malfunction, the vehicle canbe steered but may requireincreased effort. See your dealer ifthere is a problem.
