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Operation
WARNING
If the power steering does not work, you will
need much more s
trength to turn the wheel.
This has a considerable effect on vehicle
safety.
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The power steering only works when the
engine is running.
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Never allow the vehicle to move when the
engine is switched off.
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Never remove the key from the ignition
while the vehicle is moving. The steering lock
could be engaged and vehicle steering would
not work.
Note
The ignition of the vehicle being towed must
be switc
hed on to prevent the steering wheel
from locking and also to allow the use of the
turn signals, horn, windscreen wipers and
washers.
Control lamp
The control lamp should light up for a few
sec
ond
s
when the ignition is switched on. It
should go out once the engine is started.
It lights up red
The electromechani-
cal steering is dam-
aged.
Have the steering checked im-
mediately by a specialised work-
shop.
It lights up yellow
Electromechanical
steering operation
is limited.
See a specialised workshop im-
mediately and have the steering
checked.
If the yellow warning lamp does
not light up again after the en-
gine is restarted and the vehicle
has travelled a short distance,
you do not need to take it to a
specialised workshop.
The 12-volt battery
was disconnected
and has been recon-
nected.
Take the vehicle for a short run
at 15-20 km/h (9-12 mph).
It flashes yellow
The steering column
is tight.
Turn the wheel a little to both
sides.
The steering column
does not unlock or
lock.
Remove the key from the ignition
and switch the ignition back on.
If necessary, check the messag-
es displayed on the instrument
panel display.
Do not drive on if the steering
column remains locked after the
ignition has been switched on.
Seek specialist assistance.
WARNING
If the warning lamps and the corresponding
mess
ages are ignored when they light up, the
vehicle may stall in traffic and cause acci-
dents and severe injuries.
●
Never ignore the w
arning lamps or messag-
es.
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Stop the vehicle at the next opportunity
and in a safe place.
Note
Failure to heed the control lamps and corre-
s
ponding t
ext messages when they light up
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Information relating to different vehi-
c
l
e pr
ocesses.
In order to make the vehicle more difficult to
s
t
e
al, you should always lock the steering be-
fore leaving the vehicle.
Mechanical steering lock
The steering column is locked when the key
is removed from the ignition lock and the ve-
hicle is stationary.
Activating the steering lock
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Park the vehicle ››› page 181.
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Remove the ignition key.
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Turn the steering wheel slightly until the
steering lock has engaged.
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