Adjusting the steering wheel position
Fig. 64 Manual adjustment for the steering wheel position.
ꢀPlease first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is not moving.
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Push down on the lever ⇒ꢀfig. 64 (1).
Adjust the steering wheel so that it can be held with hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions
on the outside of the steering wheel rim and with the arms slightly bent at the elbow.
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Pull the lever up firmly until it is flush with the steering column ⇒ꢀ
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WARNING
Improper use of the steering column adjustment feature can result in serious personal injury
and even death.
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Always pull the lever (1) firmly upward after adjusting the steering column so that the
steering wheel does not change position suddenly while the vehicle is moving.
Never adjust the steering column while the vehicle is moving. If you find that you need to
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adjust the steering wheel while driving, stop the vehicle in a safe place and make the proper
adjustment.
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Never adjust the steering wheel so that it points toward your face. Always make sure that
the steering wheel points toward your chest. Otherwise, the airbag system cannot protect
you properly in the event of a crash.
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Always hold the steering wheel on the outside of the steering wheel rim with your hands
at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions to help reduce the risk of serious personal injury if the
driver's airbag inflates.
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Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position or with your hands anywhere
inside the steering wheel or on the steering wheel hub. Holding the steering wheel the wrong
way increases the risk of severe injury to the arms, hands, and head if the driver airbag
deploys.
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