Selectable Steering

The selectable steering button on the FCIM allows the driver to select 1 of 3 steering modes. These steering modes alter the feel and response of the EPAS system. After a selection is made, a soft feedback bump may be felt in the steering wheel. Pressing the switch causes the FCIM to send a message to the IPC and the PSCM. The IPC displays the current mode in the message center and the PSCM modifies EPAS operation according to the selected steering mode.

• Normal 

  : Default system setting. The system defaults to standard mode if the battery is disconnected.

• Sport 

  : Slightly higher effort required for steering with more road feel through the steering wheel.

• Comfort 

  : Slightly less effort required for steering with less road feel through the steering wheel.

If the vehicle is equipped with the selectable drive mode feature, the steering feel changes when a new drive mode is selected. This automatic selection can be overridden by using the selectable steering button. For additional information on the selectable drive mode feature, Refer to: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control - System Operation and Component Description .