Chevrolet Captiva Manual page 33

Steering
The standard steering is of the rack and pinion
type with hydraulic steering assist. Speed Sensi-
tive Power Steering (SSPS) is available as an
option.
In addition to the steering function, the steering
column provides safety and security. The energy-
absorbing column is designed to compress in a
front-end collision to minimise the chance of driver
injury.
Suspension and Steering
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The Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) sys-
tem varies the driver effort required to steer as the
vehicle speed changes. At low speeds, the system
provides maximum power assist for easy turning
and parking manoeuvres. At higher speeds, the
amount of steering assist is reduced to provide the
driver with firmer steering and directional stability.
1. Steering gear
2. Hydraulic power steering pump
3. Hydraulic fluid reservoir
4. Steering column
5. SSPS control module
6. SSPS actuator
TRAINING
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