Speed-dependent steering wheel resistance

Speed-dependent power steering increases the steering wheel resistance in pace with the vehicle's speed to give the driver an enhanced feeling of control and stability.

Steering may feel stiffer on highways. When parking and at low speeds, it will be easier to move the steering wheel.

 Note

In some situations, the power steering may become too hot and require temporary cooling – during such time the power steering will work at reduced output and the steering wheel may feel more difficult to move.

In parallel with the temporarily reduced steering assistance, the driver display shows a message as well as a STEERING WHEEL symbol.

 Warning

While the power steering is working at reduced power, the driver support functions with steering assistance are not available.

In such a situation, the driver display shows the Power steering failure or Power Steering Assist Temporarily Reduced message, combined with a STEERING WHEEL symbol.

Changing the level of steering wheel resistance*

To change the level of steering wheel resistance, see the description of the INDIVIDUAL option under "Available drive modes" in the "Drive modes" section.

On models not equipped with drive mode controls and the INDIVIDUAL option, steering wheel resistance can instead be set in the center display's Top view under:

Settings → My Car → Drive Modes → Steering force

Steering wheel resistance settings cannot be accessed when turning at speeds above 10 km/h (6 mph).

  1. * Option/accessory.