The Vanagon Dictionary
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Antifreeze
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A substance that prevents freezing of the coolant in vehicle engines
- coolant
- corrosion
Anti-Theft Alarm System
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that provides protection against vehicle theft
- security
- alarm
Gradability
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Ability of a vehicle to climb slopes, measured in degrees or percent.
- drivetrain
- performance
Interior Monitoring
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A feature that monitors the interior of a vehicle for potential threats
- security
- alarm
Floor jack
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device used to lift a vehicle off the ground
- floor
- jack
High beam lights
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The lights used for high beam illumination in a vehicle
- lighting
- highbeam
Gross Polluter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Vehicle that produces excessive emissions, contributing significantly to air pollution.
- emissions
- pollution
Jacking points
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Points on the vehicle where a jack can be safely placed
- maintenance
- repair
Rear Traffic Alert
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System warning of moving objects behind the vehicle while reversing
- safety
- warning
Auto Hold
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that retains braking pressure when vehicle comes to a standstill
- braking
- safety
Headliner
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The interior material or fabric that lines the ceiling of a vehicle
- interior
- trim
- upholstery
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that automatically brakes the vehicle in emergency situations
- safety
- emergency
Handbrake cable nuts
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Nuts securing the handbrake cable in a vehicle
- handbrake
- cable
- nuts
VAGcat
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
An online catalog of parts and schematics for Volkswagen and Audi vehicles.
- vag
- catalog
Technical Service Bulletins
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Official notices for vehicle repairs and maintenance
- tsb
- bulletins
- service
Alternator cable
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A cable that connects the alternator to the vehicle's electrical system
- alternator
- cable
Body Work
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
To perform dent repair or other bodywork on a vehicle.
- bodywork
- repair
Volkswagen Scan Tools
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Specialized software and hardware for diagnosing and troubleshooting Volkswagen vehicles
- vw
- diagnosis
Component ID
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A unique identifier for a component in a vehicle's electrical system.
- wiring
- diagram
Alignment specs
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Specifications for proper alignment of a vehicle's wheels and suspension
- suspension
- alignment
Group number
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A digit indicating the main category of a vehicle part
- identification
- nomenclature
rotational angle sensor
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a sensor that detects changes in the vehicle's direction
- navigation
- sensor
Product Circular
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A publication containing information about a product or its updates
- product
- circular
Hormiga
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
VW model built between 1975-79, produced in Germany and Mexico
- vw
- mexico
- production