Driving; Starting-Off And Driving; Steering - Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual

Driving

Starting-off and Driving

Steering

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Power steering
WARNING
When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the outer
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edge in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position. Never hold the steering wheel in
the 12 o'clock position or in any other way (e.g. in the middle or inner edge of
the steering wheel). In such cases, you could severely injure the arms, hands
and head when the driver airbag is deployed.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving only when the
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vehicle is stationary!
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance
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between the steering wheel and your chest is at least 25 cm. Not maintaining
this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to
properly protect you - there is a risk that you could be killed.
If the steering wheel is adjusted further towards the head, the protection
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provided by the driver airbag in the event of an accident is reduced. Check
that the steering wheel is aligned to the chest.
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» Fig. 88 on page 95
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Adjusting the steering wheel position
Fig. 88 Adjustable steering wheel: Lever below the steering column/safe
distance to the steering wheel
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 95.
The height and forward/back position of the steering wheel can be adjusted.
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First of all adjust the driver's seat
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Pull the lever below the steering wheel down
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Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position (with regard to the height and
forward/back position).
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Push the lever upwards to the stop.
WARNING
The lever for adjusting the steering wheel must be locked whilst driving so
that the position of the steering wheel cannot accidentally change during the
journey – risk of accident!
Power steering
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 95.
The power steering enables you to steer the vehicle with less physical force.
The power steering only works when the engine is running.
» page 52, Front seats.
» Fig. 88 - .
Starting-off and Driving
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