"power steering assist temporarily reduced"
At least once a week !
The car's manual says:
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In rare situations, the power steering may need to work at reduced power, and turning the steering wheel may then seem slightly heavier. This may occur when the power steering becomes too hot and then needs temporary cooling. It may also occur if the power supply is disrupted.
In the event of reduced power, the message Power steering Assistance temporarily reduced is shown, as well as a symbol in the driver display.
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I wouldn't say it's a RARE occurrence though, it happens quite a lot. I've never noticed an effect on the power steering though, apart for the warning. It happens when I'm doing relatively innocuous manoeuvres - reversing onto my drive for instance.
The car's manual says:
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In rare situations, the power steering may need to work at reduced power, and turning the steering wheel may then seem slightly heavier. This may occur when the power steering becomes too hot and then needs temporary cooling. It may also occur if the power supply is disrupted.
In the event of reduced power, the message Power steering Assistance temporarily reduced is shown, as well as a symbol in the driver display.
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I wouldn't say it's a RARE occurrence though, it happens quite a lot. I've never noticed an effect on the power steering though, apart for the warning. It happens when I'm doing relatively innocuous manoeuvres - reversing onto my drive for instance.