RSC: definition, function, operating principle, and causes of failure
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 …
Glossary
What is ASC in a car: meaning, how it works, and what cars are equipped with ASC
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 …
What is ESC? Description and operating principle
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: definition, features, and operating principle
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 …
ASR in car: meaning, operating principles, functions and causes of failure
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 …
Volvo D3, D4 and D5 engines: meaning, problems, and differences between engines
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 …
What is TRACS? Description and operating principle
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 …
CRDe, mEagle, m2DiCR, mFalcon, mHawk, and mPower: Mahindra diesel engines with Common Rail direct fuel injection system
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: description, features, and operating principle
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) engines: operating characteristics
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 …
EBA, BA, and BAS: definition, features, and operating principle
EBA, BA, and BAS are all forms of emergency braking assist systems used in Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volvo, Toyota, and some other cars. Such systems contribute to reducing the braking …
Jeep CRD engines: meaning, performance, fail symptoms and problems
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 …
What is VDIM? Description and operating principle
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 …
DDiS engines: operating characteristics
DDiS are turbocharged diesel engines with the Common Rail direct fuel injection system, installed on Suzuki cars. They have been produced since 2003. These engines are known for their …
What is CRS? Features and technical specifications
CRS is an abbreviation that stands for Common Rail direct fuel injection system and refers to the diesel engines themselves that are installed on cars and buses produced by …
VDC: definition, features, and operating principle
VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control) is a stability control system, which has been installed on Alfa Romeo, Subaru, Fiat, Nissan, and Infiniti cars. It optimises the operation of anti-lock braking, …
i-CTDi and i-DTEC Honda diesel engines: meaning, performance and problems
i-CTDi and i-DTEC are names of diesel turbocharged engines with the Common Rail direct fuel injection system. They have been used in Honda cars since 2002. These engines are …
What is TCS? Definition, functions, and advantages
TCS stands for Traction Control System which is installed on Audi, Peugeot, Volkswagen, Fiat, Renault, and Seat cars. This system is integrated with ABS. This system is designed to …
S-matic: features, advantages & disadvantages
S-matic is a function of manual shifting for automatic transmissions installed on Honda cars. It debuted in 1999 when the second generation of Honda Odyssey was released. The S-Matic …
D-4D engines: operating characteristics
D-4D is a series of diesel turbocharged engines with the Common Rail direct fuel injection system. They are installed on Toyota and Lexus cars. The engines were first featured …