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Rear Traffic Alert
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
System warning of moving objects behind the vehicle while reversing
- safety
- warning
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Temperature switches
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Switches that monitor engine temperature and control cooling system operation
- temperature
- switches
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MPI
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A fuel injection system with one injector per cylinder, using manifold injection
- injection
- fuel
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Alternator cable
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A cable that connects the alternator to the vehicle's electrical system
- alternator
- cable
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points
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
a component in the ignition system that opens and closes the circuit
- ignition
- electrical
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Component ID
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A unique identifier for a component in a vehicle's electrical system.
- wiring
- diagram
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Control unit
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A unit that controls the engine's fuel injection system
- control
- unit
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diesel particulate filter
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
system for removing diesel soot from exhaust gases
- exhaust
- emissions
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Ignition control unit
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Component that controls the ignition system, regulating the spark timing
- ignition
- control
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Area View
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
System providing live images from around the vehicle to assist the driver
- camera
- safety
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Forward Collision Warning
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
System that warns driver of potential front-end collision
- safety
- warning
- collision
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Speed-Dependent Power Steering
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
System that adjusts power steering based on vehicle speed
- steering
- power
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Camshaft Adjustment
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
System that adjusts valve opening times for optimal engine performance
- camshaft
- adjustment
- engine
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Battery cable
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A cable that connects the battery to the vehicle's electrical system
- battery
- cable
- electrical
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Cornering Light
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Dynamic cornering light, a swiveling bi-xenon system that follows steering wheel movements
- lighting
- safety
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Electrical wiring
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The system of wires and cables that distribute electrical power throughout the vehicle
- wiring
- electrical
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direct injection
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
fuel injection system where fuel is injected directly into combustion chamber
- fuel
- injection
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Steel piping
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A metal pipe that carries fluid to the power steering system
- piping
- steering
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Wiring diagram
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A visual representation of an electrical system's components and connections
- wiring
- diagram
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Speed-Dependent Volume Control
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
System that adjusts audio volume based on vehicle speed
- audio
- volume
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Electronic ignition
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Type of ignition system that uses electronic components to generate the spark
- ignition
- electronic
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Electrical Power Consumption
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The amount of electrical power used by a device or system
- electrical
- power
- consumption
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Downpipe
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
a pipe that connects the exhaust manifold to the rest of the exhaust system
- engine
- exhaust
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Front exhaust pipe
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Pipe that carries exhaust gases from engine to exhaust system
- exhaust
- engine
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