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:
Side airbag system
The side airbags (A) are contained in the driver and front passenger seatbacks.
The side airbag is designed to inflate only on the side of the vehicle that is
impacted, even with no passenger in th ...
Pregnant women restraint
Warning
► Seat belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Pregnant women should
use the available seat belts. This will reduce the likelihood of injury to both
the woman and the un ...
Fuel filter indicator display
When the ignition switch is “ON”, if more than specified limit water has accumulated
in the fuel filter, a warning display is displayed on the information screen in
the multi-information dis ...