HANDBRAKE
POWER STEERING
To apply
Pull upwards, ensure that the
vehicle cannot move.
Never drive with an inadequately
charged battery.
Variable
steering
power
assisted
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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The steering is lighter for parking
manoeuvres and becomes heavier
as the speed increases.
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Operating faults
To release:
If the
warning light flashes
Pull lever 1 gently upwards, push
in button 2 and lower the lever to
the floor.
when the engine is started, turn the
steering wheel slowly from lock to
lock to reset the system.
Depending on the slope
and/or vehicle load, it
may be necessary to pull
up the handbrake at least
two extra notches and engage a
gear (1st or reverse gear) for
vehicles with manual gearboxes
or position P for vehicles with
automatic gearboxes.
Make sure that the
handbrake is properly
released when driving
(red indicator light off),
otherwise overheating may
occur.
Never switch off the
ignition when travelling
downhill, and avoid
doing so in normal
driving (power steering and
brake servo will not function).
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