Steering

Adjusting the steering wheel height and depth

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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 switch warning light illuminates.
Deactivating the function
  • Automatically:
The function switches off automatically after the regulation phase of approximately 30 minutes.
The switch 3 indicator light 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 of 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 feature of the Stop and Start
With the engine on standby, power-assisted steering is no longer operational.
In this case, it returns to its original state when the engine is restarted or when the speed exceeds approximately 1 mph (1 km/h) (hill, slope, etc.).
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.
Tip
Never turn the steering wheel when the vehicle battery is disconnected.
WARNING
Never switch off the ignition when travelling downhill, and avoid doing so in normal driving (power steering and brake servo will not function).