Get it checked soon

Power steering warning light: meaning and what to do

What it means

Power steering assistance has a fault. Steering may suddenly feel very heavy.

Can I keep driving?

Usually yes, carefully and for a short distance. The power steering light means something needs attention soon, so have it checked in the next few days rather than ignoring it.

What to do

Drive slowly and carefully to a shop. Restarting the engine sometimes clears a temporary fault.

On some cars it shows as text

EPSSTEER

What the color tells you

Red lights warn about a problem that can be dangerous or damage the car. Stop as soon as it's safe.

Other lights of the same color