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Traction Control (ASR)
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that controls wheel slip and traction, also known as Anti-Slip Regulation
- traction
- control
Traction Control
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that improves safety and comfort by controlling wheel spin
- traction
- control
- asr
Lockers
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device within a differential that couples both wheels for additional traction
- vw
- drivetrain
- traction
XDS
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
An extension of the electronic differential lock function, responding to loss of traction
- differential
- traction
cross-axle lock
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A mechanism that locks the axles together for improved traction
- drivetrain
- traction
ASR (Automatic Slip Regulation)
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Traction control system that intervenes in the engine management to counter wheel slip
- traction
- safety
EDL
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System helping to start on split-friction road surfaces
- traction
- stability
Differential lock
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that locks the differential to provide maximum traction
- drivetrain
- component
locking differential
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
prevents wheels from spinning freely, directing power to wheel with better grip
- axle
- wheel
- traction
Engine Drag Torque Control
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Prevents driven wheels from locking on slippery surfaces under engine braking
- msr
- traction
- stability
Electronic Differential Lock
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that directs power to the wheel with better grip, reducing tire wear
- differential
- traction