Category: Glossary

ESR (Electronic Wheel-Slip Reduction) is an electronic traction control system installed on SEAT cars. It works with ABS and other driver assistance systems and is active when driving at …

An airbag is a crucial part of a vehicle’s passive safety system. It is a bag made of strong flexible fabric that inflates with gas in case of emergency …

VCDi is a series of turbocharged diesel engines with the Common Rail fuel injection system. They have been installed on Chevrolet cars since 2006. They were first produced by …

TRC (traction control) is a system which has been installed on Toyota cars. It works closely with ABS. The system prevents wheel slippage and provides reliable road traction. It …

CiTD engines are turbocharged diesel engines with the Common Rail fuel injection system, installed on Mazda cars. They are also be referred to as MZR-CD, MZ-CD, or CD. They …

DI-D engines are diesel turbocharged engines equipped with a direct fuel injection system. They are installed in Mitsubishi cars. They were first featured on the third generation Mitsubishi Pajero …

StabiliTrak is a brand name for stability control systems on vehicles produced by General Motors. In particular, these systems are installed on vehicles such as Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Opel, …

TDCi are turbocharged diesel engines with the Common Rail fuel injection system,  installed on Ford cars. They were introduced in 2000. Some of these engines are manufactured in-house by …

ASC (Automatic Stability Control) is a system which has been installed on Jaguar and BMW cars. It first appeared in 1997. It restricts the engine power output, thus helping …

ESC stands for Electronic Stability Control. This system is installed on Hyundai, Chevrolet, Škoda, Kia, Lada, and other vehicles. It improves the car handling and helps to avoid accidents. …

ASR is an electrohydraulic active safety system that prevents wheel slippage. It is installed on Audi, Peugeot, Fiat, Renault, Seat, Volkswagen, and other cars. It improves road grip and …

D3, D4, and D5 are turbocharged diesel power units with the Common Rail fuel injection system, installed in Volvo cars. They first appeared in 2001. Today these engines are …

CRDe, mEagle, m2DiCR, mFalcon, mHawk, and mPower are largely diesel turbocharged engines with the Common Rail fuel injection system. They are installed in various Mahindra models. Most of these …

EBD stands for electronic brake force distribution. In terms of electronic control algorithms, it is an add-on to ABS. It works in tandem with other active safety systems, such …