Steering wheel

Adjusting the steering wheel height and depth

Lower the lever 1 and set the steering wheel to the required position.

Then, raise the lever fully, beyond the point of resistance to lock the steering wheel.

Make sure that the steering wheel is correctly locked.

warning

For safety reasons, only adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is stationary.

Steering wheel heating

(depending on the vehicle)

This function heats the steering wheel 4.

Operating principle

When the temperature is reached, the function regulates the temperature of the heated areas for approximately 30 minutes and then switches off automatically.

Activating the function

With the ignition on, press the button 5 on the multimedia screen 2.

Deactivating the function

  • Automatically:

The function switches off automatically after the regulation phase of approximately 30 minutes.

  • Manually:

To deactivate the function during the regulation phase, press the button 5 on the multimedia screen 2.

Note: the function is also accessible via the 3 "Favourites" button on the steering wheel 4.

"Favourites" function

Depending on the vehicle, by pressing the steering wheel control 6 you can activate the heated steering wheel according to the stored user settings that you have previously defined.

For more information on programming this function, please refer to the multimedia instructions.

Power-assisted steering

Never drive with an inadequately charged battery.

Variable power assisted steering

The variable power-assisted steering system is equipped with an electronic control system which alters the level of assistance to suit the vehicle speed.

Steering is made easier during parking manoeuvres (for added comfort) while the force needed to steer increases progressively as the speed rises (for enhanced safety at high speeds).

Special case

In the event of a battery fault (disconnected, discharged battery, etc.), the power-assisted steering wheel angle must be reset. To do this:

  • the vehicle stationary and on flat ground;
  • with the driver alone in the vehicle, start the engine: the warning light and/or the "Turn steer.wheel max right-left" message are/is displayed on the instrument panel;
  • turn the steering wheel fully to the left and hold it, exerting pressure at the end of travel for about one second (you will then feel the steering wheel move in the opposite direction);
  • repeat the same operation by turning the steering wheel fully to the right;
  • bring the steering wheel back to the left in order to straighten the wheels.

Switch off the engine and wait for around a minute.

When you next start the engine, the warning light and/or the message should disappear.

warning

Never switch off the ignition when travelling downhill, and avoid doing so in normal driving (power steering and brake servo will not function).

tip

Never leave the steering wheel on full lock when the vehicle is stationary.

With the engine switched off, or if there is a system fault, it is still possible to turn the steering wheel. The force required will be greater.

A noise may be heard when the steering wheel is moved quickly. This is normal.