POWER STEERING SYSTEM GENERAL GENERAL

  1. OUTLINE

    1. A vehicle speed sensing type Electric Power Steering (EPS) system is used.

    2. This system generates assist torque using a power steering motor and a reduction mechanism mounted on the steering column assembly to assist the driver's steering.

    3. Electric load control is used. This control prevents the assist torque from rapidly decreasing when the battery voltage decreases.

    4. A rack and pinion type steering gear assembly is used.

  2. SPECIFICATION

    Power Steering Type

    Electric Power Steering (EPS)

    Steering Gear Type

    Rack and Pinion

    Rack Stroke

    mm (in.)

    137.2 (5.40)*1

    130.0 (5.12)*2

    No. of Turns Lock to Lock

    2.75*1

    2.60*2

    Steering Gear Ratio (Overall)

    14.3*1

    14.4*2

    *1: Models with 14-inch wheels

    *2: Models with 15-inch wheels

  3. PRECAUTION

    1. Ignition Switch Expressions

      1. The type of ignition switch used on this model differs depending on the specifications of the vehicle. The expressions listed in the table below are used in this section.

        Expression

        Ignition Switch

        (Position)

        Engine Switch

        (Condition)

        Ignition Switch off

        LOCK

        Off (Lock)

        Ignition Switch ACC

        ACC

        On (ACC)

        Ignition Switch ON

        ON

        On (IG)

        Engine Start

        START

        On (Start)