Comfort and Convenience Features

Return Function: Nexteers return function is part of the base steering function using internal EPS sensor information along with vehicle speed sensor information. The feature provides the following enhancements:

• Enhance returnability characteristics of vehicle with assisted return to center
• Speed sensitive tuning capability
• Provides chassis design & tuning flexibility

 

 

Active Damping Function: Nexteers active damping function is part of the base steering function using internal EPS sensor information along with vehicle speed sensor information. The feature provides the following enhancements:

• Minimize vehicle free control problems
• Speed sensitive tuning capability
• Provides chassis design & tuning flexibility

 

 

Active Lead/Pull Compensation Function: Nexteers lead/pull compensation function is part of the base steering function using internal EPS sensor information along with vehicle speed sensor information. The feature provides the following enhancements:

Long-Term PULL Compensation

• Provides a torque offset within the steering system to reduce driver fatigue and effort due to:
  • Tire variation
  • Chassis & vehicle imbalances
• Potential warranty cost reduction

 

Short-Term PULL Compensation

• Provides a torque offset within the steering system to compensate for:
  • Crowned roads
  • Steady cross-wind
  • Wind gust compensation with additional sensors (Future)
• Increases driver comfort and reduces fatigue