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Retractor assembly
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A mechanism that retracts and stores the seat belt
- seat
- belt
- mechanism
Belt Tensioners
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that tightens seat belts in the event of an accident
- safety
- seatbelt
Walk-through
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bus model with individual front seats, allowing passage to the rear.
- bus
- seats
Easy Entry
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Feature for convenient access to rear seats in two-door models
- seats
- access
- convenience
Belt Force Limiter
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that reduces seat belt force on occupants above a certain threshold
- safety
- seatbelt
partner protection
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
protection of other road users
- safety
- seatbelt
Lumbar support
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
feature that provides support for the lower back
- seats
- comfort
Cargo Area
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Area located behind the front seat area of a Bus
- bus
- interior
Single-cab
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
The ¾-ton version of the VW pickup truck. seating for three people.
Armrest
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A support for the arm, typically located on a door or seat
- interior
- comfort
Restraint System
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System minimizing injury risk to passengers, including seat belts and airbags
- safety
- protection
Valve Springs
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The springs that return the valves to their seats in an engine
- engine
- valve
Double-cab
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
The VW pickup truck characterized by seating for five or six and three doors. A ½-ton vehicle.
Panelvan
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Basic Bus model without seats or windows in the rear compartment, often used for commercial purposes.
- bus
- model
- variant
Body Number
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A number stamped behind the passenger front seat on buses, used before the M-Code plate.
- bus
- body
Rear bench bed
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
A camper's rear bench seat that folds or rearranges to form the lower sleeping surface. The conversion mechanism and dimensions depend on the interior layout.
- camper
- bed
- interior
Kombi
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Generally accepted to mean a mid-range trim model of a Volkswagen Transporter . That is, not a utility/commercial truck, and yet not a Deluxe model with all the bells and whistles of luxury and convenience. usually, a Kombi has windows along the side, seats, and some side paneling. Kombis also had fibreboard overhead instead of a headliner.