Adjusting the steering wheelmanually

This function is only available in vehicles in the USA.

1 Release handle

1 Release handle
2 To adjust the steering wheel height
3 To adjust the steering wheel position (fore-and-aft adjustment)

Pull release handle : out completely.

The steering column is unlocked.
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position.
Push release handle : in completely until it engages fully.

The steering column is locked.

Check if the steering column is locked.

When doing so, try to push the steering wheel up or down or try to move it in the fore-and-aft direction.

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