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Technical Glossary
All the technical car-related terms you need to know – explained in straightforward language.
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C
D
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H
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J
K
L
M
N
O
P
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1
10-Way Adjustable Seat
12-Way Seat
18-Way Adjustable Seat
2
2-Zone Temperature Control
4
4MOTION
4XMOTION
4-Zone Temperature Control
6
6-Disc CD Changer
A
ABSplus
Active Head Restraints
Active Return
Active Roll-Over Protection System
Active Safety
Adaptive Cruise Control ACC
Adaptive Suspension
Aerodynamics
Aero Wipers
Airbag Control Unit
Airbags
Air Conditioning
Air Purity Sensor
Air Suspension
Ambient Lighting
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Anti-Roll Bar
Anti-Submarining Ramp
Anti-Theft Alarm System
Approach Angle
Aspherical Door Mirrors
Auto Hold Function
Automatic Air Conditioning
Automatic Distance Control
Automatic Headlight Activation
Automatic Headlight Range Control
Automatic Transmission
Auxiliary Ventilation / Auxiliary Heating
B
Bag Hooks in the Luggage Compartment
Belt Force Limiter
Belt Tensioners
Biodiesel
Biturbo
Bi-Xenon Headlights
Bluetooth
Body Galvanization
Body Quality
Body Rigidity
Brake Disc Wipers
Brakes
Brake Servo
Bumpers
C
Camshaft Adjustment
CAN Bus
Cargo Space Management
Catalytic Converter
Cd Value
Central Locking
Centre Differential
Climatic
Climatronic
Collect And Return Service
Comfort Seats with Memory Function
Coming home / Leaving home
Common Rail System
Continuous Camshaft Adjustment
Continuous Damping Control (CDC)
Convenient Open-Close Function
Cornering Light, dynamic
Cornering Light, static
Crash Sensors
Crash Tests
Cruise Control
D
Daytime Running Lights
Diesel Direct Injection
Diesel Particulate Filter
Differential
Digital Sound Processing (DSP)
Direct Fuel Injection
Diversity Aerials
Double-Wishbone Suspension
Drag
Driver and Front-Passenger Airbags
Dual Battery Concept
Dual Clutch Gearbox
Dynamic Automatic Brake Release Function
Dynamic Driving Package with Adaptive Body Roll Compensation
Dynamic Headlight Range Control
Dynamic Route Guidance
Dynamic Shift Program
DYNAUDIO Sound System
E
Early Crash Sensors
Ease of Repair
Easy Entry
E-Gas
Electrically Positioned Towing Bracket
Electric Trunk Lid
Electrohydraulic Power Steering
Electromechanical Power Steering
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Damper Control
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
Electronic Engine Management
Electronic Immobilizer
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
Electronic Stabilization Programme (ESP)
Emergency Braking System
Energy-absorbing Bumpers
Engine-drag Torque Control
Environmental Protection
Ergonomics
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
F
Five-Valve Technology
Foot Protection
Fording Depth
Four-link Front Suspension
Four-wheel Drive
Front Assist Ambient Traffic Monitoring
Front-wheel Drive
FSI
Fuel Strategy
Full-size Airbag
G
Galvanized Body
Garage Door Opener
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Gradability
GTI
H
Haldex Coupling
Head/Thorax Side Airbags
Head Airbags
Headlight Washer System
Head Restraints
Heat-insulating Glass
Hill Descent Assist
Hill Rollback Assist
I
Immobilizer
Infotainment System
Infrared Reflective Glass
Intercooler
Interior Mirror
Interior Monitoring
ISOFIX
K
KESSY Locking and Starting System, electronic
Keyless Access
Knock Sensor
L
Laser Welding
Lateral Acceleration Sensor
Lateral Gradient
LED Technology
Local Interconnect Network
Low Range
Lumbar Support
M
Maintenance Intervals
Massage Function
McPherson Strut Suspension
McPherson Suspension
Memory Function for Seats
Mobile Phone Preparation, Premium
Mobility Guarantee
MP3
Multi-Function Display
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Multi-link Rear Suspension
Multi-Point Injection
N
Navigation System
O
Occupant Cell
Off-Road Mode
Off-Road Navigation
On-Board Computer
Oxidizing Catalytic Converter
P
Park Distance Control (PDC)
Passive Safety
Pedestrian Protection
Protection Against Corrosion
Pump-Nozzle Injection Technology
Pyrotechnic Belt Tensioners
R
Radio Data System (RDS)
Radio Remote Control
Rain Sensor
Ramp Angle
Rear Axle Differential Lock
Rear Window Blind
Recycling
Restraint System
Reversing Assistant Rear Assist
Roll-Over Bar System
Roof Rails
Rotational Angle Sensor
Running In
Rust-Proofing
S
Safety Cell
Safety on the Road
Safety Pedals
Safety Steering Column
Seat Belt
Semi-trailing Arm Rear Axle
Servicing Intervals
Side Airbag
Side Assist Lane Change Assistant
Side-Impact Protection
Side-wind Compensation
Simulation Systems
Skyhook Principle (Suspension Damping)
Sliding/Tilting Solar Sunroof
Socket
Soft-Touch
Speed-dependent Power Steering
Speed-Dependent Volume Control (GALA)
Sport Seats
Sport Steering Wheel
Submarining
SunFuel
SynFuel
T
TDI
Three-way Catalytic Converter
Timer for Auxiliary Ventilation and Heating
Tiptronic
Tire Mobility Set
Tire Monitoring Indicator
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Torque
Torque Converter
Torsion Beam Rear Suspension
Traction
Traction Control
Traffic Guidance
TSI
Turbocharger
Two-stage Brake Servo
U
Ultrasonic Interior Monitoring
Underbody Cladding
V
Variable Camshaft Adjustment
Variable Intake Manifold
Variable Load Floor
Variable Turbine Geometry
Variable Valve Timing
Vehicle Tool Kit
W
Warranty
Water-soluble Paints
Windscreen Heating
X
Xenon Headlights
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