Steering
¤ Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Warning and indicator lights
Steering system information
The power steering system is not hydraulic, it is electro-mechanical.
In both cases, the power steering works only when the engine is run-
ning.
The hydraulic power steering system uses hydraulic lines, hydraulic
oil, a pump, a filter, and other parts to maintain a constant oil pres-
sure in the hydraulic system.
The electro-mechanical power steering system automatically adjusts
to driving speed, steering torque, and the steering angle of the
wheels. It delivers extra steering force only when you are actually
turning the wheels. The electro-mechanical power steering works only
when the engine is running.
More information:
Starting and stopping the engine
Vehicle battery
Towing
WARNING
Turning the steering wheel is very hard when the power steer-
ing system is not working. This makes it harder to steer and
control the vehicle.
Power steering works only when the engine is running.
Never let the vehicle coast with the engine switched off.
Never remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehi-
cle is moving or rolling to a stop. The steering wheel will lock
and you will be unable to control the vehicle.
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