Driving
Steering
Steering information
To make it more difficult to steal the vehicle, the steering must always be locked before leaving the vehicle.
Steering
Power steering on an electromechanical steering system adjusts automatically based on the driving speed, the steering
torque, and the steering angle of the wheels. Electromechanical power steering works only when the engine is running. The
steering also works if the start-stop system engages and the engine switches off.
If the power steering system is impaired or malfunctioning, a significantly greater amount of force than normal must be used to
steer.
On vehicles with Driving Mode Selection, power steering handling can be influenced by the selected driving mode.
Electronic steering lock
On vehicles with a starter button, the steering column is electronically locked, depending on the vehicle equipment and
country.
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Engage the parking lock
.
3. Switch the ignition off and then open the driver's door.
The steering column will be locked.
If the steering column does not lock, first open the driver's door and then switch the ignition off. As long as the vehicle is
unlocked, the steering column also stays unlocked.
Countersteering assist
The counter-steering assistance provides the driver with power steering in some critical driving situations. Additional steering
power, together with the ESC, supports the driver when counter-steering ⇒
.
WARNING
Depending on the equipment, power steering may only work when the engine is running. If the power steering is not
functioning, the steering wheel becomes stiff, making it much more difficult to steer. This can result in loss of control of the
vehicle, accidents, serious injuries or death.
Never let the vehicle roll when the engine is stopped.
WARNING
If the electronic steering lock engages, you can no longer steer the vehicle. This can result in loss of control of the vehicle,
accidents, serious injuries or death.
Never switch off the ignition when the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING
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