Steering system information
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and
heed the WARNINGS
To help make it more difficult to steal your vehicle, you should always
make sure the steering column is locked before leaving the vehicle.
Electronic steering column lock for vehicles without Keyless
Access
The steering column is locked if the vehicle is not moving and the
vehicle key is removed from the ignition switch. The electronic steer-
ing column will not lock if the vehicle is still moving for longer than
10 seconds after the vehicle key was removed.
Electronic steering column lock for vehicles with Keyless
Access
The steering column is locked if the driver door is opened with the
ignition switched off. The vehicle must be standing still and the
transmission must be in Park (P) on an automatic transmission vehi-
cle.
If the driver door is opened before the ignition is switched off, the
electronic steering column lock is activated only after the vehicle has
been locked with the vehicle key or via the sensor in the door handle.
Power steering
Power steering automatically adjusts to driving speed, steering
torque, and the steering angle of the wheels. Power steering works
only when the engine is running.
If power steering is reduced or lost completely, it will be much harder
to steer and control the vehicle.
Counter-steering assistance
Counter-steering assistance is part of Electronic Stability Control
(ESC). This feature makes it easier for the driver to control the vehicle
in difficult situations. For example, if you have to brake hard on a sur-
face that provides uneven traction, the vehicle could pull to the right
or left. ESC detects this situation and helps the driver counter-steer
with additional steering power ⇒ꢀ
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