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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Toyota computer controlled system (TCCS)

Automotive; Automobile

A system used in all Toyota vehicles to monitor a variety of factors, including engine speed, engine temperature, air temperature and engine load. This information is sent to a sophisticated ...

This system eliminates all moving parts within the ignition system (including the distributor cap and rotor) by placing a compact ignition coil linked directly to each of the spark plugs (or on V6, ...

Toyota vehicle intrusion protection (VIP)

Automotive; Automobile

Toyota Vehicle Intrusion Protection (VIP) is an optional alarm system that flashes the headlamps and taillamps and sounds the horn when a secured Toyota vehicle is broken into. It also disables the ...

Traction control (TRAC)

Automotive; Automobile

The sophisticated Toyota system is an all-speed design that utilises both brake and engine throttle control. TRAC helps to avoid slippage of the driving wheels by slightly applying the brake on a ...

Trailer and receiver hitch classes

Automotive; Automobile

Class I (light-duty): 2,000-pound maximum trailer weight, 200-pound tongue weight (300 pounds with a weight-distributing hitch).Class II (medium-duty): 3,500-pound-maximum trailer weight, 300-pound ...

Ultra low emission vehicle II (ULEV II)

Automotive; Automobile

Ultra Low Emission II Vehicle meets California Ultra Low Emission Vehicle II and the Federal Tier 2 Bin 5 emissions regulations.

Variable valve timing and lift with intelligence (VVTL-i)

Automotive; Automobile

Based on the VVT-i system, the VVTL-i system has adopted a cam changeover mechanism that varies the amount of lift of the intake and exhaust valves while the engine is operating at high speeds. In ...