Steering
Information on the steering
The steering should be locked every time you leave the vehicle to make it more difficult for the
vehicle to be stolen.
The steering
The power steering is not hydraulic. It is an electromechanical system. The advantage of this
steering system is that no hydraulic hoses, hydraulic oil, pumps, filter or other parts are required.
The electromechanical system reduces energy consumption. A hydraulic system requires
constant oil pressure in the system, whereas an electromechanical steering system only needs an
energy supply while steering.
Electronic steering column lock in vehicles with a starter button
The steering column is locked electronically in vehicles with a starter button:
—Stop the vehicle and move the selector lever to position P if necessary.
—Switch off the ignition and then open the driver door. The steering column is locked.
If you do not want the steering column to be locked, first open the driver door and then switch
off the ignition. The steering column will remain unlocked as long as the vehicle is not locked.
Mechanical steering column lock
The steering column is locked mechanically in vehicles with an ignition lock:
—Stop the vehicle and move the selector lever to position P if necessary.
—Remove the vehicle key.
—Turn the steering wheel slightly until the steering lock audibly engages.
To unlock the steering column:
—Turn the steering wheel slightly to relieve the load on the steering lock mechanism.
—Insert the vehicle key into the ignition lock.
—Hold the steering wheel in this position and turn the ignition on.
Electromechanical steering
The power steering provided by the electromechanical steering system automatically adjusts to
the vehicle speed, steering torque and steering angle. The electromechanical steering functions
only when the electric drive is activated.
You will need considerably more strength than normal to steer the vehicle if the power steering
is reduced or has failed completely.
Counter steering assistance
Counter steering assistance provides the driver with power steering in critical driving situations.
Additional steering power helps the driver when counter steering →
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