Steering wheel position control apparatus

A steering wheel position control apparatus for use with an automotive vehicle having a steering wheel supported for movement between uppermost and lowermost positions, comprising:

• first means operable for moving the steering wheel in a first direction toward the uppermost position and in a second direction toward the lowermost position;
• second means having a control member movable in first and second directions for producing a signal indicating a desired steering wheel position change corresponding to an extent to which the control member is moved and a desired direction corresponding to a direction in which the control member is moved;
• and
• a control unit responsive to the signal from the second means for operating the first means to move the steering wheel in the desired direction, the control unit including means for setting a length of time based upon the desired steering wheel position change, and means for operating the first means for the time length to make the desired steering wheel position change.