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
- Controls for driver support systems. (Speed Limiter, Cruise Control, Adaptive Cruise Control*, Distance Warning* and Pilot Assist.)
- Controls for voice control and menu, message, and phone handling.
Adjusting the steering wheel
The steering wheel is adjusted in different ways depending on whether or not the car is equipped with a knee airbag. (The car is only equipped with knee airbags in certain markets.)
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
- 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 raises 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
- Pull the lever backward 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 raises the steering wheel slightly at the same time as you move the lever back.