System Description: Notes

• EPS system consists of the rack-and-pinion steering gear, the EPS torque sensor, the EPS actuator motor and the EPS control unit.
• EPS system performs continuous, speed-proportional power steering control.
• The advantages compared to hydraulic power steering are:
  • Improved steering feel
  • Fuel saving
  • Hydraulic fluid not required
  • Compact design
  • Speed-dependent power assistance
  • Steering return is assisted
  • Diagnosis capability
• EPS system comprises the following sub-functions:
  • Power steering function
  • Steering assist function
  • Parking assist function
  • Reducing holding torque function
  • Fail-safe function
  • Display the warning massage function (on combination meter)