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Mechanical steering column lock (vehicles without Keyless Access)
In vehicles with an ignition switch, the steering column is locked mechanically:
Bring the vehicle to a stop and shift the transmission to Park (P).
Remove the vehicle key from the ignition switch.
Turn the steering wheel slightly until the steering column lock clicks into place.
To disengage the steering column lock, insert the vehicle key into the ignition switch. Turn the steer‐
ing wheel slightly to take pressure off the steering column lock. Hold the steering wheel in this posi‐
tion and turn the ignition switch.
Power steering
Power steering automatically adjusts to driving speed, steering torque, and the steering angle of the
wheels. Power steering works only when the engine is running.
If power steering is reduced or lost completely, it will be much harder to steer and control the vehicle.
Counter-steering assistance
Counter-steering assistance makes it easier for the driver to control the vehicle in difficult situations.
For example, if you have to brake hard on a surface that provides uneven traction, counter-steering
assistance detects this situation and helps the driver counter-steer with additional steering power ⇒
.
WARNING
Turning the steering wheel is very hard when the power steering system is not working. This
makes it harder to steer and control the vehicle.
Power steering works only when the engine is running.
Never let the vehicle coast with the engine switched off.
Never remove the key from the ignition switch or turn off the ignition with the starter button
while the vehicle is moving or rolling to a stop. The electronic steering column could suddenly
lock, you would not be able to steer, and you could lose control of the vehicle, crash, and seri‐
ously injure yourself and others.
WARNING
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