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:
Manual shift display
In manual shift, the currently selected gear is displayed on the multi-information
display.
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Setting of door and tailgate unlock function (Except for vehicles equipped
with
a Dead Lock System)
The door and tailgate unlock function can be set to the following two conditions.
Each time the door and tailgate unlock function is set, a chime will sound to
tell you the condition of the door an ...
SRS warning lamp
There is a supplemental restraint system (“SRS”) warning lamp on the instrument
panel. The system checks itself and the lamp tells you if there is a problem. When
the ignition key is turned ...