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Forward Collision Warning
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that warns driver of potential front-end collision
- safety
- warning
- collision
Acceleration Sensors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that measure acceleration to detect collisions
- safety
- sensor
- collision
Pressure Sensors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that detect changes in air pressure to detect collisions
- safety
- sensor
- collision
Roo Bars
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bars that protect the vehicle from animal collisions
- body
- accessory
Crash sensors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that detect the severity and direction of a collision
- safety
- sensors
Airbag
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Inflatable bag that deploys in the event of a collision to reduce injury risk
- safety
- restraint
Passive Safety
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Design measures that protect occupants from injury in the event of a collision
- safety
- passive
- design
Airbag Control Unit
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Computer system that controls the deployment of airbags in the event of a collision
- safety
- electronics
safety steering column
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a steering column designed to reduce injury in the event of a collision
- safety
- steering
WOKS head restraint system
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System designed to reduce the risk of injury in rear-end collisions by coordinating deceleration of the torso and head.
- safety
- comfort