Rear-wheel Steering (Four-wheel Steering)
Rear-wheel steering turns the rear wheels slightly to improve agility and stability.
What is Rear-wheel Steering (Four-wheel Steering)?
At low speed they turn opposite to the fronts. At high speed they turn in the same direction. It is found on some larger cars. The rear steering angle is usually only a few degrees but makes a noticeable difference in parking manoeuvres and lane changes. After suspension work or battery disconnection, the rear actuators may need calibration with a scan tool. Some systems use one central actuator, others one per wheel.
How it works
Actuators steer the rear wheels.
Why it matters for your car
Faults can show warnings. Alignment procedures differ.
Other terms
- Brake Fluid Level Sensor
- Centre Of Gravity
- Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)
- Crosswind Assist
- Diesel Knock (Combustion Knock)
- DPF Regeneration
- Driving In Heavy Rain
- Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme)
- Hail Damage
- Headlight Condensation (Moisture In Headlights)
- Interior Fragrance System
- Manual Transmission (Manual Gearbox)
- Misfire
- Oil Temperature Sensor
- Option Codes (Equipment Codes)
- Power Steering Fluid
- PWM Signal (Pulse-width Modulation)
- Roadworthiness Defect
- Vehicle Category (M1, N1)
- Vehicle Registration Document