Driving - Seat Mii 2014 Owner's Manual

Driving

Steering
Introduction
The power steering* is not hydraulic but electromechanical. The advantage
of this steering system is that it disposes of hydraulic tubes, hydraulic oil,
the pump, filter and other components. The electromechanical system
saves fuel. While a hydraulic system requires oil pressure to be maintained,
electromechanical steering only requires energy when the steering wheel is
turned.
With the power steering system, the assisted steering function automatical-
ly adjusts according to the vehicle speed, the steering torque and the wheel
turning angle. The power steering only works when the engine is running.
WARNING
If the power steering is not working then the steering wheel is much
more difficult to turn and the vehicle more difficult to control.
● The power steering only works when the engine is running.
● Never allow the vehicle to move when the engine is switched off.
● Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. The
steering may lock and it will not be possible to turn the steering wheel.
Safety Operation
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Adjust the steering wheel before your trip and only when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
⇒ F ig. 85
● Push the lever
1
● Adjust the steering wheel so that you can hold onto the steering wheel
with both hands on the outside of the ring at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock
positions and your arms slightly bent.

● Push the lever firmly upwards until it is flush to the steering column
⇒
.
Adjust the correct distance between the driver and the steering wheel
⇒ F ig. 1 using the controls on the driver seat ⇒ p age 78.
Advice
Fig. 85 Mechanical
steering wheel adjust-
ment
downwards.
Technical specifications
Driving 101
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