System Outline: Notes

This vehicle is equipped with electrical power steering (EPS). The driver's steering force is assisted by an electric motor at the steering gearbox, instead of an engine-driven oil pump to generate oil pressure, so the EPS system improves engine efficiency.

The EPS control unit monitors and controls the EPS motor's assisting force to match driving conditions.

• Low vehicle speeds: High power assist (for easy handling)
• High speed driving: Low power assist (for stable driving)
• Low speed to high speed driving: Variable assist that can change smoothly from high assist to low assist