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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If your vehicle tows another vehicle
1. Take out the towing hook, wheel nut wrench and jack bar. Refer to “Tools and
jack”.
2. Cover the tip of the jack bar with a cloth, then use it to remove the cover
(D) that is located on th ...
Manual transmission
The shift pattern is shown on the gearshift lever knob. During start-up, fully
depress the clutch pedal and shift into 1st gear or “R” (Reverse) position.
Then gradually release the clutch peda ...
Curtain airbag system
The curtain airbags are contained in the front and rear pillars and roof side
rail. The curtain airbag is designed to inflate only on the side of the vehicle
that is impacted, even with no passeng ...