Category: Glossary

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 …

DSTC, which stands for Dynamic Stability & Traction Control, is a system installed on Volvo cars. It first appeared on the Volvo S80 saloon released in 1998. This system …

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 …

VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) is a system used on Škoda, Chevrolet, Kia, Hyundai, Toyota, Lexus, and Lada cars. It serves as prevention from skidding and drifting. It helps to …

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 …

RSC (roll stability control) is a rollover mitigation system. It is installed on Ford, Land Rover, Lincoln, and Volvo cars, mostly on SUVs and crossovers. It first appeared in …

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. …

DTC is a dynamic traction control function used on BMW cars and motorcycles. It is a part of the dynamic stability control system, DSC. The function allows for more …

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 …

TRACS is an anti-slip control system installed on all-wheel drive Volvo cars. It improves the vehicle’s traction on a slippery surface. The system ensures higher car stability when  starting …

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 …

iTEQ (DDi iTEQ) is a series of diesel engines produced by Isuzu Motors. The first engine in this range was introduced in 2004. They were installed on the D-Max …

CRD engines are diesel turbocharged engines with a direct fuel injection system, installed on Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep cars. They have been available since 2000. These power units are …

VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management) is an integrated technology for controlling the vehicle’s dynamic parameters. It has been used on Toyota and Lexus cars. It first appeared in 2004 …