GENERAL INFORMATION

Electric power steering system has been adopted for all models in order to ensure an optimised steering feeling.

FEATURES

Improved fuel consumption by reduction of engine load, and weight saving by decrease of the number of parts have been achieved with the introduction of the electric power steering system.
Electrical power steering system provides easy control at parking speed and proper feedback at sporty driving.
3-spoke type steering wheel integrated with an SRS airbag has been adopted.
Impact-absorbing mechanism and tilt steering mechanism have been adopted.
Quick gear ratio of steering gear has been adopted to enhance handling performance. <4G1>
Low friction material "Teflon layer" has been used in the steering gear yoke bearing to improve steering neutrality. <4G1>

Item		Specification
Steering wheel	Type	3-spoke type
	Outside diameter mm	375
	Maximum number of turns	2.97 <except 4G1>, 2.73 <4G1>
Steering column	Column mechanism	Shock absorbing mechanism and tilt steering mechanism
Power steering type		Electrical powered type
Steering gear	Type	Rack and pinion
	Stroke ratio (Rack stroke/Steering wheel maximum number of turns) mm/rev	46.45 <except 4G1>, 50.46 <4G1>
	Rack stroke mm	138
Steering angle	Inner wheel	37°
Steering angle	Outer wheel (reference value)	33°