STEERING

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Features

•  A column-assist type electric power steering (EPS) has been adopted, reducing the fuel consumption.
•  The quick steering gear ratio (14.7) enhances the vehicle responsiveness to the driver's steering operations.
•  A steering column with tilt/telescoping mechanism has been adopted, allowing fine adjustment of the driving posture.
•  A steering column and shaft with a shock-absorbing mechanism has been adopted to enhance the safety.
•  Serviceability has been enhanced by enabling high-function malfunction diagnosis using the Mazda Modular Diagnostic System (M-MDS).

Specifications

Item

Specification
Steering wheel
Outer diameter
(mm {in})
372 {14.6}
Lock to lock
(turns)
Vehicles with 15-inch tires: 2.92
Vehicles with 16-inch tires: 2.84
Steering column and shaft
Shaft type
Collapsible
Joint type
Cross-shaped joint
Tilt amount
(mm {in})
45 {1.8}
Telescope amount
(mm {in})
50 {2.0}
Steering gear and linkage
Type
Rack-and-pinion
Rack stroke
(mm {in})
Vehicles with 15-inch tires: 158 {6.22}
Vehicles with 16-inch tires: 154 {6.06}
Power steering system
Power assist type
Electric motor assist (Column assist type)