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Automatic Transmission
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of transmission that shifts automatically
- transmission
- automatic
Reichsverband der deutschen Automobilindustrie
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The German Automobile Industry Association
- history
- industry
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that automatically brakes the vehicle in emergency situations
- safety
- emergency
Automatic transmission final drive
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The final drive component of an automatic transmission
- transmission
- maintenance
3-speed automatic gearbox
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of automatic transmission with three forward gear ratios
- gearbox
- transmission
Autogerma
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The first official Volkswagen importer for Italy in 1954
- importer
- italy
- volkswagen
Auto Hold
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that retains braking pressure when vehicle comes to a standstill
- braking
- safety
Hood
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Front or rear lift-up portion of an auto body for engine or trunk access
- auto
- body
- engine
FLAG
Mailing list slangEnglish · source definition
Friendly Local Auto Garage
Auto Hold Function
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Function that prevents the vehicle from rolling away accidentally when standing still or setting off
- brake
- safety
ASR (Automatic Slip Regulation)
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Traction control system that intervenes in the engine management to counter wheel slip
- traction
- safety
FLARS
Mailing list slangEnglish · source definition
Friendly Local Auto Repair Shop
FLATS
Mailing list slangEnglish · source definition
Friendly Local Auto Tire Store
Automatic Rear 3-Point Seat Belts
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A safety feature that can be retrofitted to certain vehicle models
- seatbelts
- safety
FLAPS
Mailing list slangEnglish · source definition
Friendly Local Auto Parts Store/Supplier/Source
DSG
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Direct Shift Gearbox, a type of automatic transmission
- transmission
- gearbox
Chassis
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Floor pan and superstructure of a VW automobile
- chassis
- vw
ATF level
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The level of automatic transmission fluid
- transmission
- maintenance
Dexron-III
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of automatic transmission fluid
- transmission
- fluid
Blade fuses
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of automotive fuse with a blade-like design
- fuses
- electrical
36 hp
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Engine introduced in 1953 for VW automobile line
- engine
- vw
Planetary gear set
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of gear set used in automatic transmissions
- transmission
- gearbox
Kickdown lever
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lever that engages lower gear when accelerator pedal is pressed
- automatic
- transmission
40 hp
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Engine introduced in 1960 and 1961 for VW automobile line
- engine
- vw