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Steering Controls
WARNING
Make sure that the steering column is locked be-
fore driving the vehicle. Never tilt or telescope
the steering wheel while driving the vehicle.
Doing so could cause loss of vehicle control,
personal injury, and property damage.
When there is no load on the vehicle and the front
tires are pointed straight ahead, the steering wheel
spokes should be at the 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock posi-
tions, or within 10 degrees to either side as shown in
Fig. 12.1. See Group 46 of the S2 Chassis Work-
shop Manual for steering adjustment procedures.
On some vehicles, the steering column may be tilted
forward or aft to provide the most comfortable angle
for steering the vehicle. The steering column can
also be telescoped (raised or lowered) to provide the
most comfortable height above the floor.
To tilt the steering column, press down on the foot
pedal located below the steering wheel to release the
steering column lock. Adjust the column to the de-
sired position. Release the foot pedal to lock the
steering column in place. See
Fig. 12.2.
To telescope the steering column, press down on the
foot pedal to release the steering column lock. Pull
the steering wheel upwards or push the steering
wheel downwards until it is at the desired height. Re-
lease the foot pedal to lock the steering column in
place.
NOTE: For safety, the steering column is locked
at all times unless the foot pedal is pressed
down.
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2
10°
10°
10°
10°
1. 9 o’Clock 2. 3 o’Clock
Fig. 12.1, Steering Wheel Centered
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2
3
Push the foot pedal down to adjust the steering column.
1. Steering Wheel
2. Steering Column
3. Foot Pedal
Fig. 12.2, Adjustable Steering Column
Steering System
12.1