Downhill speed control cannot hold the vehicle on the incline or brake sufficiently going downhill in every situation, for example if the ground is slippery or
icy.
WARNING
Always be ready to brake. If this is not the case, accidents and injuries may result.
Downhill speed control is merely a tool and cannot sufficiently brake the vehicle going downhill under every circumstance.
The vehicle can go faster despite the downhill speed control.
Steering
Steering information
To make it more difficult to steal the vehicle, the steering must always be locked before leaving the vehicle.
Steering
The power steering is either hydraulic or electromechanical. Neither variant works when the engine is not running.
Hydraulic power steering works with hydraulic hoses, hydraulic fluid, a pump, a filter and other parts, which generate constant oil pressure in the hydraulic system.
Electromechanical power steering supplies energy only during the steering process and adjusts automatically based on the vehicle speed, steering torque and the
steering wheel angle.
Electronic steering column lock on vehicles with a starter button
On vehicles with a starter button, the steering column is electronically locked:
1. Stop the vehicle and, if necessary, move the selector lever to position P.
2. 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.
Mechanical steering column lock (steering lock)
On vehicles with an ignition lock, the steering column is locked mechanically:
Locking the steering column:
1. Stop the vehicle and, if necessary, move the selector lever to position P.
2. Remove the vehicle key.
3. Turn the steering wheel slightly, until you hear the steering lock engage.
Unlocking the steering column:
1. Turn the steering wheel slightly to release the steering lock.
2. Insert the vehicle key in the ignition lock.
3. Hold the steering wheel in position and switch on the ignition.
Electromechanical 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.
If the power steering system is impaired or malfunctioning, a significantly greater amount of force than normal must be used to steer.
Countersteering assist
The countersteering assist provides the driver with steering assistance in critical driving situations. Additional steering power supports the driver when
countersteering ⇒
.
WARNING
If the power steering is not functioning, the steering wheel becomes stiff, making it much more difficult to steer, which can in turn result in loss of control of the
vehicle, accidents, serious injuries or death.
Depending on the equipment, power steering may only work when the engine is running.
Never let the vehicle roll when the engine is stopped.
Never remove the remote vehicle key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in motion. The steering column lock could engage and you would not
be able to steer the vehicle.
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