WARNING
Steering wheel
Improper use of the steering wheel position
adjustment and incorrect adjustment of the
steering wheel can result in serious or fatal
injuries.
Adjusting the steering wheel
position manually
● After adjustment, always press the lever
position of the steering wheel is not
accidentally changed while driving.
● Never adjust the steering wheel while
driving. If you find that adjustment is
necessary while driving, stop the vehicle
using appropriate safety precautions and
then adjust the steering wheel correctly.
● In order not to restrict the protective
function of the driver's frontal air bag in
the event of an accident, the steering
wheel must always be directed towards the
thorax and never towards the face.
Fig. 87 Under the steering wheel, in the steering
column trim: lever for manual adjustment of the
steering wheel position.
● To reduce the risk of injury in the event of
a triggering of the driver's front airbag,
always hold the steering wheel by its outer
sides with your hands in the 9 o'clock and 3
● Never hold the steering wheel in the 12
o'clock position or in any other way than
indicated, e.g. by the centre of the steering
wheel. If the driver's front airbag is
triggered, serious injury to the arms, hands
and head could occur.
Adjusting the steering wheel
position electrically
Fig. 88 On the handwheel: position equivalent to 9
o'clock and 3 o'clock.
Adjust the steering wheel before setting off and
only when the vehicle is stationary →
.
.
– Adjust the handwheel so that you can hold it
with both hands on the outside of the
handwheel at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock
positions → fig. 88 with your arms slightly
bent.
– Press the lever firmly upwards until it is flush
steering column
→
.
with the
trim
Fig. 89 Behind the steering wheel, on the left-hand
steering column trim: control for electrical
adjustment of the steering wheel position
.
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