Rolling with the engine switched off

There is no power assistance for the steering WARNING
There is no power assistance for the steering and the brake when the engine is not running.
Steering and braking requires significantly more effort and you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident as a result.
Do not turn off the engine while the vehicle is in motion.

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