Steering wheel

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 4.

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/deactivating the function

With the ignition on, press the button 5 on the multimedia screen 2.

Deactivating the function

– Automatically:

The function switches off automatically after the regulation phase of approximately 30 minutes.

– Manually:

To deactivate the function during the regulation phase, press the button 5 on the multimedia screen 2.

Note: the function can also be accessed using the "Favourites" button 3 on the steering wheel 4.

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.), a reset of the power-assisted steering must be carried out. 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, then to the right. When the engine next starts, the indicator and/or, depending on vehicle, the message will switch off.

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.