Steering Wheel
The steering wheel is the wheel the driver turns to steer the car; it also houses the driver’s airbag, horn and often many controls.
What is Steering Wheel?
Most can be adjusted for height and reach. Heated rims are common in colder countries. Some cars use yoke-shaped wheels. Leather steering wheels last longer when cleaned and conditioned occasionally.
How it works
Turning the wheel rotates the steering column, which moves the rack and the front wheels.
Why it matters for your car
Hold the wheel at the sides, not across the airbag cover. A steering wheel that is off-centre when driving straight suggests an alignment issue.
Other terms
- Bluetooth Hands-free System
- Compression Test
- DPF Regeneration
- Driving In Snow
- Ethanol Fuel (E10, E85)
- EU Tyre Label
- Fuel Pressure Test
- GB/T Connector (China Standard)
- Ignition Distributor
- Lightweight Flywheel
- Misfire Counter
- NOx Sensor
- Occupant Classification Sensor
- Oil Drain Pan
- Snorkel (Raised Air Intake)
- Speed Limits When Towing
- Transverse Engine
- Trolley Jack (Floor Jack)
- Van Tyre (C Tyre)
- Vehicle Tax (Road Tax)