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Active sensors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that require an external power source to operate
- sensors
- active
Electrolyte level
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The level of the electrolyte solution in a battery
- batteries
- maintenance
License plate lighting
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lighting for the vehicle's license plate
- lighting
- license
Self-discharge
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The loss of charge in a battery over time
- batteries
- storage
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
Bayonet
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of turn signal bulb base in Vanagon/T25 models
- vanagon
- t25
- type
Reflectors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Glass or plastic items that reflect light when hit by headlights
- lighting
- safety
Lateral Acceleration Sensor
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor measuring lateral acceleration for electronic stabilization
- sensor
- stabilization
Ignition wire separators
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Components that separate and organize ignition wires
- ignition
- wires
Perceptual safety
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Improved by well-designed vehicle lighting and good visibility
- visibility
- safety
Indicator lights
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lights that indicate the status of a vehicle system
- lights
- indicator
Fog lamp
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lighting device designed to improve visibility in foggy conditions
- lighting
- vanagon
Radio remote control
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a device for controlling central locking remotely
- convenience
- security
BA15s
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Base type for turn signal bulbs in Vanagon/T25 models
- vanagon
- t25
- base
Galvanic corrosion
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a type of corrosion caused by electrical currents
- galvanic
- corrosion
TRAILER SIGNALS
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Signals sent from a trailer to the towing vehicle
- trailer
- signals
Navigation System
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electronic unit helping users find their desired destination
- navigation
- electronic
- destination
Series-connected batteries
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Batteries connected in series to increase voltage
- batteries
- configuration
Control Modules
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electronic control units that manage various vehicle systems
- electronics
- diagnostics
- modules
Shore-power inlet
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
The exterior electrical inlet used to connect an equipped camper to campsite alternating-current power. Wiring, voltage, current rating, and supported appliances vary by market and model year.
- camper
- electrical
- exterior
Depth of discharge
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The percentage of battery capacity used before recharging
- batteries
- lifespan
Low beam
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lower-intensity beam of a headlight, used for normal driving
- lighting
- vanagon
DAB
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Digital Audio Broadcasting system that receives audio and additional data signals
- radio
- audio
- broadcasting