What does an exclamation mark on the steering wheel mean?

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Stephen
07/29/25 6:36pm
The appearance of an exclamation mark on the steering wheel indicates the Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light, which should disappear immediately after the engine starts. Electric Power Steering (EPS) is a power steering system that directly relies on an electric motor to provide assistive torque. Compared to the traditional Hydraulic Power Steering (HPS) system, EPS offers many advantages. The EPS system mainly consists of a torque sensor, vehicle speed sensor, electric motor, reduction mechanism, and Electronic Control Unit (ECU). Electric Power Steering is developed based on the traditional mechanical steering system. It utilizes the power generated by an electric motor to assist the driver in steering operations. The system primarily consists of three major components: signal sensing devices (including torque sensor, steering angle sensor, and vehicle speed sensor), steering assist mechanism (electric motor, clutch, and reduction transmission mechanism), and electronic control unit. The electric motor operates only when assistance is needed. When the driver operates the steering wheel, the torque and angle sensor generates corresponding voltage signals based on the input torque and steering angle. The vehicle speed sensor detects the speed signal, and the control unit issues commands to control the electric motor's operation based on the voltage and speed signals, thereby generating the required steering assistance.
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