Reduced power
In rare situations, the power steering may need to work at reduced power, and turning the steering wheel may then seem slightly heavier. This may occur when the power steering becomes too hot and it then needs temporary cooling. It may also occur if the power supply is disrupted.
In the event of reduced power, the message Power steering assistance Temporarily reduced is shown, as well as this symbol in the driver display.
While the power steering is working at reduced power, the driver support functions and steering assistance systems are not available.
Warning
If the temperature increases too much, the servo may be forced to switch off completely. In such a situation, the driver display shows the Stop safely Power steering failure message, combined with a symbol.
Change the steering force level
- Press
- Then tap on Driving.
- Activating or deactivating Steering feel firm.
Steering wheel resistance selection can only be accessed if the car is stationary or is moving at low speed and in a straight line.
Steering wheel controls and horn
The steering wheel houses the horn and controls for e.g. the driver support systems and voice control.
- Controls for driver support systems.
- Controls for voice control and menu, message and phone handling.
Horn
The horn is located in the centre of the steering wheel.
Adjusting the steering wheel
The steering wheel can be adjusted in different positions.
The steering wheel is adjusted in different ways depending on whether or not the car is equipped with knee airbag.
Warning
Adjust and secure the steering wheel before driving away. The steering wheel must never be adjusted while driving.
Adjusting the steering wheel in a car with a knee airbag
Lever for steering wheel adjustment.
- Push the lever forwards to release the steering wheel.
- Adjust the steering wheel to the position that suits you.
- Pull the lever back to fix the steering wheel in place. If the lever is stiff, press or raise the steering wheel slightly at the same time as you move the lever back.
Adjusting the steering wheel in a car without a knee airbag
Lever for steering wheel adjustment.
- Pull the lever backwards to release the steering wheel.
- Adjust the steering wheel to the position that suits you.
- Push the lever forwards to secure the steering wheel. If the lever is stiff, press or raise the steering wheel slightly at the same time as you move the lever back.
Steering lock
Steering lock makes it difficult to steer the car if it is stolen, for example. A mechanical noise can be perceived when the steering lock is locked or unlocked.
Activating the steering lock
The steering lock is activated when the car is locked from the outside and the car is switched off. If the car is left unlocked then the steering lock will be activated automatically after a while.
Deactivating the steering lock
The steering lock is deactivated when the car is unlocked from outside. If the car is not locked, the steering wheel lock will be deactivated as long as the key is in the passenger compartment and the car is started.
Activating and deactivating the heated steering wheel
The steering wheel can be heated in order to increase comfort for the driver when it is cold.
- Tap on the driver’s side seat button at the bottom of the centre display to display the control for steering wheel heating.
- Tap on the button for the heated steering wheel repeatedly in order to switch the heating on/off and toggle between the three heating levels.
The level changes and the button shows the set level.
Activating and deactivating the automatic start of the heated steering wheel
The steering wheel can be heated in order to increase comfort for the driver when it is cold.
It is possible to set whether the automatic starting of the heated steering wheel should be activated/deactivated when the driver is in the car. With automatic starting activated, electric heating will start when the ambient temperature is low.
- Open the climate view in the centre display by tapping on the temperature button at the bottom centre of the centre display.
- Press
- Select the desired setting under Auto start steering wheel heat to activate/deactivate the automatic start of heated steering wheel.