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The vertical, or sometimes diagonal, roof supporting member located at the extreme rear of the roof on station wagons, minivans and SUVs.
Industry:Automotive
In vehicles equipped with an air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (1) an airbag inflates with nitrogen gas within a fraction of a second to help support a driver's head and upper torso to help prevent serious injury in a severe frontal impact.
Industry:Automotive
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control function has two cruise control modes: a vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode for maintaining an appropriate distance between two vehicles, and a conventional fixed-speed cruise control mode for cruising at preset speeds.
Industry:Automotive
Electric Motor Power Steering is standard on Prius because when the engine shuts off, a conventional engine-driven hydraulic system would stop working and the electric system is more energy-efficient than hydraulic power steering systems. There is less drag on the engine and it eliminates the need for checking an refilling the system with fluid.
Industry:Automotive
This system optimises the braking effort distributed between front and rear axles. Vehicle stability during braking is improved in conditions that fall short of triggering the ABS. EBD helps minimise stopping distances regardless of load conditions.
Industry:Automotive
A system that injects fuel into the cylinders, and is timed and metered by an electronic control unit.
Industry:Automotive
This system replaces the mechanical cable-operated throttle control with an electronic version with inputs from the accelerator pedal and engine control module. The system is more precise, more efficient and quieter. It also controls the cruise control system and engine idle speed when the air conditioning system or other accessories are turned on.
Industry:Automotive
In addition to tuning with more precision, an ETR permits adding other electronic features, such as station seek and scan.
Industry:Automotive
Emergency Locking Retractor (seatbelts) allows the seatbelt to extend and retract with occupant movement, yet it locks the belt during a sudden deceleration, stop or upon impact.
Industry:Automotive
Emergency Locking Retractor (seatbelts) allows the seatbelt to extend and retract with occupant movement, yet it locks the belt during a sudden deceleration, stop or upon impact. Automatic Locking Retractor (seatbelts) makes it possible to secure a child seat without using a seatbelt locking clip.
Industry:Automotive
