STEERING WHEEL/POWER-ASSISTED STEERING
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Adjusting the steering wheel
height and depth
Lower the lever
1
and set the steering
wheel to the required position.
Then, raise the lever fully, beyond the
point of resistance to lock the steering
wheel.
Make sure that the steering wheel is
correctly locked.
For safety reasons, only
adjust the steering wheel
when the vehicle is
stationary.
Steering wheel heating
(depending on the vehicle)
This function heats the steering wheel
2
.
Operating principle
When the temperature is reached, the
function regulates the temperature of
the heated areas for approximately 30
minutes and then switches off
automatically.
Activating the function
With the ignition on, press the switch
3
, the indicator light built into the
switch lights up.
Deactivating the function
- Automatically:
The function switches off automatically
after the regulation phase of
approximately 30 minutes. The
indicator light built into the switch
3
stays on.
Note: if the function has switched off
automatically, press the switch
3
twice
to reactivate it.
If the switch
3
is not pressed again,
the function will be reactivated the next
time the ignition is switched on.
- Manually:
To deactivate the function during the
regulation phase, press the switch
3
.
The indicator light built into the switch
3
goes out.
Power-assisted steering
Never drive with an inadequately
charged battery.
Variable power assisted steering
The variable power-assisted steering
system is equipped with an electronic
control system which alters the level of
assistance to suit the vehicle speed.
Steering is made easier during parking
manoeuvres (for added comfort) while
the force needed to steer increases
progressively as the speed rises (for
enhanced safety at high speeds).