A steering wheel lock is a basic anti-theft feature. When the vehicle's steering wheel is locked and can't be started, you can insert the key, press the brake, and then turn the steering wheel left and right while simultaneously turning the key to complete the steering wheel unlocking process. Note that if you don't turn the steering wheel while trying to turn the key, the key won't turn.
It's important to proactively check if the vehicle is parked properly after parking. If you forget how many turns you made with the steering wheel, you can observe the position of the wheels from outside. If you find that the tires are not aligned after turning off the vehicle, remember not to forcibly realign the steering wheel. You must restart the vehicle and then realign the steering wheel to avoid damaging the steering mechanism.
The exclamation mark on the vehicle's steering wheel is the symbol for electric power steering. It's normal for it to be illuminated when the vehicle isn't started and to automatically turn off once the vehicle is started. If the warning light remains on after starting the vehicle, this indicates a malfunction in the electric power steering. It's essential to take the vehicle for inspection or repair as soon as possible.
Electric power steering offers many conveniences to drivers in terms of its structural principle. However, because electric assistance relies directly on an electric motor to drive the steering mechanism, it can only provide limited assistance. This makes it challenging to use on larger vehicles. Moreover, the many electronic components and the system's stability and reliability are not on par with mechanical parts. In actual driving, there's also a lack of road feel information.
