More Precise Steering
The 2008 Lancer owes its crisp, fluid steering response to the integration of the highly rigid body structure, the newly designed suspension, and of course the new rack and pinion steering system itself. The new steering rack has a slightly larger diameter than the previous Lancer's.
The optimized steering column layout features joint friction-reduction parts that improve steering feel (reduced torque fluctuation). Support stiffness at the steering wheel end of the steering column has been increased by 20 percent compared to the previous model, reducing steering wheel vibration. Dampers used on the intermediate shaft help reduce shimmy.
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Anti-theft lock
The anti-theft lock is located on the top of the rear seatback. The cylinder
is operated with the master key (A).
When the lock is in the “LOCK” position, the seatback cannot be folded down b ...
ACC power auto-cutout function
After about 30 minutes has elapsed with the ignition switch in the “ACC” position,
the function automatically cuts out the power for the audio system and other electric
devices that can be ope ...
Power steering system
When the engine is stopped, the power steering system will not function and it
will require greater manual effort to operate the steering wheel. Keep this in mind
in particular when towing the veh ...