Quiet Wheel™ Steering 

Quiet Wheel™ Steering Enhances Safety, Convenience & Comfort in Semi-to-Fully Automated Driving
Our  Quiet Wheel™ Steering adds another level of safety, convenience and comfort for drivers by allowing the steering wheel to remain still during SAE ADAS Levels 2-5 maneuvers, as well as automated driving applications.
Keeping the steering wheel still during hands-off ADAS maneuvers like parallel park assist eliminates the potential hazard of a fast-rotating wheel in front of the driver AND creates a more peaceful and comfortable environment in the cabin. 

When Quiet Wheel™ Steering is paired with a Stowable Steering Column, the still steering wheel can also retract into the dashboard when automated driving is engaged – thus increasing space for driver comfort and other activities. This creates a more spacious cabin area that allows drivers to take full advantage of automated driving features and gives them more room to enjoy their ride. 

Steer-by-Wire Makes Quiet Wheel™ Steering Possible
Quiet Wheel™ Steering is an advanced steering software feature that is made possible by Steer-by-Wire (SbW) – which replaces the mechanical connection between the handwheel and roadwheels with algorithms, electronics and actuators. Consequently, the steering wheel doesn’t need to move when the vehicle parks itself or avoids an obstacle using AES, as it becomes a tool used only for active driving, when the driver provides steering input and needs to sense road feedback.