HANDBRAKE
POWER ASSISTED STEERING
To apply
Pull upwards, make sure that the
vehicle cannot move
Never drive with an inadequately-
charged battery.
Variable power assisted steering
The variable power assisted steering
system is equipped with an
electronic control system which
alters the level of assistance to suit
the vehicle speed.
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Steering is made easier during
parking manoeuvres (for added
convenience) whilst the force
needed
to
steer
increases
progressively as the speed rises (for
enhanced safety at high speeds).
To release
Pull lever 1 gently upwards, push in
button 2 and lower the lever to the
floor.
The red warning light on the
instrument panel will light up if
you are driving with the handbrake
not fully released.
Depending on the slope
and/or vehicle load, it
may be necessary to
apply the brake by an
additional two notches and to
engage a gear (1st or reverse) for
manual vehicles, or position P
for automatic vehicles.
Make sure that the
As a general rule, you
should not switch off the
handbrake
is
fully
released when driving,
ignition when in motion,
otherwise
may occur.
overheating
and never on hills, as the
power assisted steering and
brake servo will not function.
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