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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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Ground clearance
Automotive; Automobile
The distance between the lowest point on the vehicle and level ground (measurement points vary from manufacturer to manufacturer).
Ergonomics
Automotive; Automobile
The science of designing and locating a vehicle's switches, controls, instruments, seats, pedals and steering wheel to promote comfort and ease of operation on the part of the driver.
Payload rating
Automotive; Automobile
The maximum allowable weight, including occupants, equipment and cargo, a truck can transport - always determined by the manufacturer. Payload is calculated by subtracting curb weight from GVWR. So, ...
Excessive wear and use
Automotive; Automobile
The Toyota Touch Lease Plan contains specific standards for excessive wear and use based upon TFS's standards. Included are such things as missing parts, scratches, dents, mismatched or bald tires, ...
Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
Automotive; Automobile
The power assist to the steering varies according to engine speed. Assist is greatest at low rpm or road speed, such as when parallel parking. Provides the driver with excellent road feel and precise ...
Exhaust valves
Automotive; Automobile
In the combustion process, these valves control the flow of the burnt air/fuel mixture to leave the engine and emerge into the atmosphere.
