312001888 - INTRODUCTION

The steering wheel structure is made from magnesium to reduce its weight and improve its strength. Height-adjustable steering wheel.The steering column is supported by a steel mounting, in turn secured to a steel bracket.The stiffness of these components contributes significantly to minimising steering wheel vibrations.The steering column is a sliding telescopic structure, in order to improve safety.

There are two different steering control configurations available for this vehicle:

• completely mechanical steering (only for 1.2 basic versions),
• electric power-assisted steering.