The 12-volt vehicle battery will be dis-
charged if the a
uxiliary heater runs several
times for an extended period.
1. Drive the vehicle for an appropriate dis-
tance in order to recharge the 12-volt
vehicle battery.
Noises when the auxiliary heater is
switched on
Operating noises when the auxiliary heater
is switched on are normal and do not indi-
cate a fault.
Touch panels do not react as expected
Moisture, dirt and grease can impede the
functioning of the touch panels.
1. Always keep touch panels clean and
dry.
Driving
S
teering
Information on steering
The steering should be locked every time
you leave the vehicle to make it more di-
cult for the vehicle to be stolen.
The steering
The power steering provided by the elec-
tromechanical steering system automati-
cally adjusts to the vehicle speed, steering
wheel torque and steering wheel angle.
The electromechanical steering only func-
tions when the engine is running. If the Auto
StartStop system intervenes and switches
o the engine, the steering also works.
You will need considerably more strength
than normal to steer the vehicle if the pow-
er steering is reduced or has failed com-
pletely.
Mechanical steering lock
The steering column is locked mechanically
in vehicles with an ignition lock:
1. Stop the vehicle and engage the park-
ing lock P as required.
2. Remove the vehicle key.
3. Turn the steering wheel slightly until the
steering lock clicks into place.
To unlock the steering column:
1. Turn the steering wheel slightly to re-
lieve the steering lock mechanism.
2. Insert the vehicle key into the ignition
lock.
3. Hold the steering wheel in this position
and turn the ignition on.
Electronic steering lock in vehicles with
a push button ignition switch
The steering column is locked electronical-
ly on vehicles with a push button ignition
switch:
1. Stop the vehicle and engage the park-
ing lock P as required.
2. Switch o the ignition and then open
the driver door. The steering column is
locked.
Steering
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