Steering Column Lock Messages

The Steering Malfunction message displays when a fault with the electronic steering column lock system is present and must be diagnosed.

The Turn the wheel while starting message displays when the steering column lock module is unable to unlock the steering column because of a high amount of torque against the lock (such as when the wheels are against a curb when the vehicle is shut off). The torque against the steering column lock must be relieved for the steering column to unlock.

Turn the vehicle off, rotate and hold the steering wheel in one direction while turning the vehicle on. If the message displays again, turn the vehicle off, rotate and hold the steering wheel in the other direction while turning the vehicle on.