Electric Power Steering Question

[OneSweetRide]

Does anyone know if the EPS has Cross-wind compensation? VW has it is their Jetta and Rabbit. It's great when driving in heavy wind. Cannot find any info on this. Does anyone have a link to find out about the Technology layer in the smart vehicle? The SMART USA website is not very helpful.


Thanks!

[Dunerunner]

I know of no such function of the ESP in the smart. After 6000+ miles, I feel it is un- necessary. Although the wind does get your attention!

[MrVvrroomm]

Originally Posted by OneSweetRide

Does anyone know if the EPS has Cross-wind compensation?

I'm pretty sure it does not. I do know for a fact that my two arms have cross-wind compensation.

[SuperGeek]

Cross-winds make it a two-hand drive, but I've never been actually threatened by a wind strong enough. Texas pre-hurricane, Alabama coast pre- and post-hurricane. 40mph winds gusting to 50mph... It's just nature giving the car a slap on the back. My EPS is probably quite helpful in improving response time but I haven't tried one without EPS.

You won't need anything but a steady grip. I doubt you'll even move more than a couple inches within the lane.

[NCC1701]

Judging from previous responses, I'd think there is either something wrong with my car, or with me. Or, maybe a second impression would change my opinion ...
On my trip home after taking delivery, I bordered a large thunderstorm complex for 30 or 40 miles and experienced some blustery side winds. It was a white knuckle experience for me at Interstate Hwy speeds.
It is a fairly light, high profile vehicle. So, it is not surprising it is not a champ with regard to strong cross winds. IMO, it would be an improvement for the ESP to address cross winds. But I see no indication that it does. 2¢

[hsterk]

Originally Posted by OneSweetRide

Does anyone know if the EPS has Cross-wind compensation? VW has it is their Jetta and Rabbit. It's great when driving in heavy wind. Cannot find any info on this. Does anyone have a link to find out about the Technology layer in the smart vehicle? The SMART USA website is not very helpful.


Thanks!

Could someone explain to me how Cross Wind Compensation would work? How would it know how much to compensate!

TIA, Harold