Adjusting the steering wheel manually

1 Release lever

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

- Push release lever 1 down completely.
The steering column is unlocked.
- Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position.
- Push release lever 1 up completely.
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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