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Operation
necessary to drive with the engine at an ex-
c
eption
al
ly high speed ››› page 202.
WARNING
The recommended gear display is intended as
a guideline only; it shou
ld never replace the
driver's attention to driving carefully.
●
Responsibility for selecting the correct gear
for each situation continues to lie with the
driver, for example when overtaking, climb-
ing a hill or towing a trailer.
For the sake of the environment
Selecting the most appropriate gear for the
situation w
ill help you to save fuel.
Note
The recommended gear display is switched
off when the clut
ch pedal is pressed.
Address
Intr
oduction
The power steering is not hydraulic but elec-
tr
omec
h
anical. The advantage of this steer-
ing system is that it disposes of hydraulic
tubes, hydraulic oil, the pump, filter and oth-
er components. The electromechanical sys-
tem saves fuel. While a hydraulic system re-
quires oil pressure to be maintained, electro-
mechanical steering only requires energy
when the steering wheel is turned.
With the power steering system, the assisted
steering function automatically adjusts ac-
cording to the vehicle speed, the steering tor-
que and the wheel turning angle. The power
steering only works when the engine is run-
ning.
WARNING
If the power steering is not working then the
steerin
g wheel is much more difficult to turn
and the vehicle more difficult to control.
●
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.
●
Never remove the key from the ignition if
the vehicle is in motion. The steering may
lock and it will not be possible to turn the
steering wheel.
Control and warning lamps
It lights up red
Power steering faulty. The steering system should be
checked by a specialised work-
shop as soon as possible.
It lights up yellow
Power steering opera-
tion reduced.
The steering system should be
checked by a specialised work-
shop as soon as possible.
If, after restarting the engine
and driving for a short dis-
tance, the yellow warning lamp
no longer comes on, it will not
be necessary to take the vehi-
cle to a specialised workshop.
The vehicle battery
was disconnected and
has been reconnec-
ted.
Drive for a short distance at
15-20 km/h (9-12 mph).
Flashes red
Fault in the steering
column electronic
lock.
Do not drive on!
Seek professional advice.
It flashes yellow
Steering column devi-
ation.
Gently turn the steering wheel
to and fro.
Steering wheel not
unlocked or locked.
Remove the key from the igni-
tion and then switch the igni-
tion back on. Check the mes-
sages displayed on the instru-
ment panel at the same time.
Do not drive on, if the steering
column remains locked after
the ignition has been switched
on. Seek specialist assistance.
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