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.

warning

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).

Special case

Depending on the vehicle, in the event of a battery fault (disconnected, discharged battery, etc.), the steering wheel angle must be reset. To do this:

  • the vehicle stationary and on flat ground;
  • with only the driver in the vehicle, start the engine: the 2_ALL_495_1_pictogramme.png warning light and/or, depending on the vehicle, the "Turn steering wheel fully right and left" message is displayed on the instrument panel;
  • turn the steering wheel fully to the left and then to the right, applying force when it arrives at the stop. Switch off the engine and wait for around a minute. When the engine next starts, the warning light and/or, depending on vehicle, the message will disappear.

Note: the power-assisted steering depends on the driving mode selected in the "MULTI-SENSE" menu MULTI-SENSE.

tip

Never leave the steering wheel on full lock when the vehicle is stationary.

tip

With the engine switched off, or if there is a system fault, it is still possible to turn the steering wheel. The force required will be greater.