Automobile

Automobile

Of or relating to any vehicle, usually designed to carry passengers, that operates on ordinary roads and typically has four wheels and a gasoline or diesel internal-combustion engine.

Industry: Automotive

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Auto sound levelizer (ASL)

Automotive; Automobile

Auto Sound Levelizer (audio systems) automatically adjusts volume and tone in accordance with the drive speed.

Automatic disconnecting differential system (ADD)

The automatic disconnecting differential system (ADD) disconnects the front axles and hub assemblies from the drive shaft at the differential when the vehicle is in 2-wheel drive mode, eliminating ...

Maximum loaded vehicle weight rating (MLVWR)

Automotive; Automobile

The maximum weight that can be loaded in and pulled by the truck, as determined by the manufacturer. Derived from the Vehicle Capacity Weight, it includes curb weight, vehicle accessories, vehicle ...

Downhill assist control (DAC)

Automotive; Automobile

On a steep, off-road downhill slope, low-range 4-wheel drive may not be enough to reduce speed. DAC will automatically apply the brakes to keep the vehicle's speed low without locking the wheels.

D-pillar

Automotive; Automobile

The vertical, or sometimes diagonal, roof supporting member located at the extreme rear of the roof on station wagons, minivans and SUVs.

Dual air bag supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

Automotive; Automobile

In vehicles equipped with an air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (1) an airbag inflates with nitrogen gas within a fraction of a second to help support a driver's head and upper torso to help ...

Dynamic laser cruise control (DLCC)

Automotive; Automobile

Dynamic Laser Cruise Control function has two cruise control modes: a vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode for maintaining an appropriate distance between two vehicles, and a conventional ...