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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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RSE

Automotive; Automobile

Rear-seat DVD entertainment system allows rear-seat passengers to view DVD video separately from the front audio system. The system can play DVD video, audio CDs, video CDs, CD text or DVD audio. All ...

Sequential electronic fuel injection (SEFI)

Automotive; Automobile

Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection system is managed by a sophisticated computer that precisely controls when each injector opens and closes. This improves starting on cold days and helps provide ...

Star safety systemTM (STAR)

Automotive; Automobile

Toyota's Star Safety SystemTM consists of five mechanisms that work together to help keep Toyota drivers in control. They are:

Super ultra low emission vehicle (SULEV)

Automotive; Automobile

Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle meets California Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle and the Federal emissions regulations.

Low emission vehicle (LEV)

Automotive; Automobile

Low Emission Vehicle meets California Low Emission Vehicle and the Federal emissions regulations.

MacPherson strut suspension system

Automotive; Automobile

An independent suspension unit consisting of both a coil spring and a shock strut. (A shock absorber is inside the strut.) It is most commonly found in the front of passenger cars, but can also be ...

Manual transmission (MT, M/T)

Automotive; Automobile

A type of transmission that utilises a mechanical clutch and is operated manually by the driver.

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