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Continuous Damping Control
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that continuously adjusts suspension damping for optimal ride comfort
- suspension
- damping
Speed-Dependent Volume Control
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that adjusts audio volume based on vehicle speed
- audio
- volume
Upper control arm bushings
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Components that require regular inspection to prevent premature wear
- suspension
- bushings
Control arm
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that connects the suspension system to the frame of the vehicle
- suspension
- steering
Four Link Front Suspension
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of wheel suspension with four rod-type control arms
- suspension
- wheel
- control
Engine Drag Torque Control
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Prevents driven wheels from locking on slippery surfaces under engine braking
- msr
- traction
- stability
Forward control
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A vehicle layout where the driver and steering gear are positioned in front of the front wheels
- vw
- type2
- layout
Adaptive chassis control (DCC)
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a system that adjusts the vehicle's suspension and steering for optimal performance
- suspension
- damping
- steering
SWITCHES
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Devices for controlling electrical circuits
- switches
- electrical
Starter solenoid
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electromagnetic switch controlling the starter
- starter
- solenoid
Dashboard
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Main control panel of a vehicle
- interior
- components
Relay
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
An electromagnetic switch that controls a circuit
- relay
- electrical
- starter
Window regulator
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mechanism controlling window movement
- interior
- window
- mechanism
AFC system
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that controls fuel injection
- fuel
- injection
Heater cable
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cable controlling the heater in a vehicle
- heating
- cable
Solenoid
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
An electromagnetic device that controls the flow of electrical current
- starter
- component
Handbrake lever
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lever controlling the handbrake in a vehicle
- handbrake
- lever
Accelerator pedal
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pedal that controls the throttle valve
- throttle
- linkage
Heater valve
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valve that controls the flow of heat
- heating
- component
DCC
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Adaptive chassis control, a system that adjusts suspension and damping
- suspension
- chassis
Brake lever
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lever controlling the brake system in a vehicle
- brake
- lever
ESC
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
electronic stabilization control, a system that improves vehicle safety and stability
- safety
- stability
Operational safety
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Achieved through logical arrangement of control stalks and switches
- usability
- safety
gearshift lever
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lever controlling gear selection in a manual transmission
- transmission
- gearshift