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In a vehicle with this feature (including all Toyotas with power door locks), only the driver's door is unlocked when the key is turned in that door's lock. A second turn unlocks the other doors. This provides extra security in situations where a driver desires to open only one door, yet also allows the convenience of easily unlocking doors for all passengers.
Industry:Automotive
The 4ECT-i transmission is one of Toyota's most advanced automatic transmissions. The transmission computer networks with the engine computer to control hydraulic shift pressure more precisely than even the 4ECT. It also automatically adjusts for transmission wear over time.
Industry:Automotive
A drive system where the engine drives all four wheels, 4WD helps improve traction under many circumstances. 4WD can be part-time (low traction conditions only) or full-time (may be used on dry roads).
Industry:Automotive
A type of suspension in which all four wheels are mounted to separate suspension members with no rigid axle connecting them. Each wheel reacts independently to changes in the road's surface. This suspension design helps reduce unsprung weight, improves ride and handling over rough surfaces, and permits room for a larger trunk.
Industry:Automotive
Fifth gear reduces engine rpm at highway cruising speed and provides greater fuel economy, quieter operation, and less wear and tear on the engine.
Industry:Automotive
A Class IV/V hitch that mounts in the pickup bed and uses a plate in the bed of the truck (similar to a semi-tractor) and a pin on the trailer. Similar to a gooseneck trailer hitch (both mount inside the bed of a truck); however, a 5th-wheel hitch uses a pin and latch to mount the trailer to the bed. A gooseneck uses a ball and latch.
Industry:Automotive
Sixth gear reduces engine rpm at highway cruising speed and provides greater fuel economy, quicker acceleration, superior pulling power, quieter operation, and less wear and tear on the engine.
Industry:Automotive
2 front full-opening front-hinged and 2 rear-hinged rearward-opening rear access doors with stationary rear windows and small rear seats.
Industry:Automotive
Like options, these are features that don't come standard with a certain model, but are installed usually by the dealer. You can sometimes ask the dealer to add an accessory to a vehicle on hand.
Industry:Automotive
The difference between the gross capitalized cost reduction. This is the amount used to calculate the lease payment.
Industry:Automotive
