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.

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Mileage figures arrived at through laboratory tests conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Mileage figures for city and highway driving are usually reduced by a set factor to more ...

HomeLink universal transceiver

Automotive; Automobile

The HomeLink® System (1) learns the codes for up to three remote-controlled devices through a simple training process. HomeLink can then activate those devices at the push of a button -- all from one ...

Vehicle capacity weight (VCW)

Automotive; Automobile

A measurement of cargo capacity. More precise than payload, which factors in optional equipment and people, VCW also factors in accessory weight plus rated cargo and luggage load.

Vehicle dynamics intergrated management system (VDIM)

Automotive; Automobile

On hybrid models this system anticipates loss of vehicle control in virtually any direction and helps to correct the situation while allowing higher dynamic capability. VDIM constantly calculates ...

Windows Media Audio (WMA)

Automotive; Automobile

Windows Media Audio is a music media format that can be played on vehicles with WMA/MP3 capabilities.

Tyre pressure monitor system (TPMS)

Automotive; Automobile

The tyre Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) (1) uses two logic systems to determine the tyre pressure and alerts the driver if the pressure is seriously low. When tyre pressure is critically low, an ...

Tongue weight (TW)

Automotive; Automobile

Trailer Tongue Weight is the amount of weight pressing down on the tow vehicle hitch. To measure trailer tongue weight, place the tongue of the trailer on a scale when the trailer is not attached to ...