Driving
Steering
Steering information
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. The
steering also works if the start-stop system engages and the engine switches off.
If the power steering system is impaired or malfunctioning, a significantly greater amount of force than normal must be used to
steer ⇒
.
On vehicles with Driving Mode Selection, power steering handling can be influenced by the selected driving mode.
WARNING
Depending on the equipment, power steering may only work when the engine is running. If the power steering is not
functioning, the steering wheel becomes stiff, making it much more difficult to steer. That can result in loss of control of the
vehicle, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
Never let the vehicle roll when the engine is stopped.
Troubleshooting
Steering malfunction
The red warning light turns on or flashes.
The electromechanical steering is malfunctioning.
It may be difficult to move the steering wheel because the electromechanical steering system is malfunctioning.
Do not continue driving!
1. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
Steering malfunction
The yellow indicator light turns on or flashes.
The steering is stiffer or more sensitive than usual.
The indicator light comes on permanently:
1. Restart the engine and drive the vehicle slowly for a short distance.
2. If the indicator light stays on, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
The indicator light blinks:
1. Turn the steering wheel back and forth slightly.
2. Switch the ignition off and back on.
3. Pay attention to the messages in the instrument cluster display.
4. If the indicator light continues to flash after switching the ignition back on, do not continue driving. Contact an authorized
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