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.
See also:
Cautions on handling of 4-wheeldrive vehicles
Tyres and wheels
Since the driving torque can be applied to the 4 wheels, the driving performance
of the vehicle when operating in 4-wheel drive is greatly affected by the condition
of the tyres. ...
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system
This paragraph summarizes the major items of the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system
such as the characteristics, operating procedures, etc. For details, refer to “Auto
Stop & Go (AS&G) ...
Emergency stop signal system
This is a device that reduces the possibility of rear end collisions by the rapid
and automatic blinking of the hazard warning lamps to alert vehicles approaching
from behind during sudden braking ...