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Industry:Automotive
Three-Way Catalytic converter is an ultra thin-wall, ceramic type of front TWC to improve exhaust gas reduction performance and comply with the LEV and SFTP emission regulations.
Industry:Automotive
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) (1) uses two logic systems to determine the tire pressure and alerts the driver if the pressure is seriously low. When tire pressure is critically low, an indicator lamp illuminates in the instrument panel to alert the driver.
Industry:Automotive
Trailer Tongue Weight is the amount of weight pressing down on the tow vehicle hitch. To measure trailer tongue weight, place the tongue of the trailer on a scale when the trailer is not attached to the vehicle. Too much tongue weight can press the tow vehicle down in back, causing the front wheels to lift to the point where traction, steering response and braking are severely decreased. Suspension or drivetrain damage can result. Too little tongue weight can reduce rear-wheel traction and cause instability, swaying or jackknifing. For bumper-pull and receiver-style hitches, to insure proper handling, keep the trailer tongue load between 10%–15% of the actual trailer weight, within the limits of the maximum trailer tongue weight allowable. For example, for a 2,500-pound trailer, multiply the weight of 2,500 pounds by 10% to arrive at a figure of 250 pounds If using a 5th-wheel or gooseneck trailer, tongue weight should be approximately 20–25% of trailer weight.
Industry:Automotive
A system used in all Toyota vehicles to monitor a variety of factors, including engine speed, engine temperature, air temperature and engine load. This information is sent to a sophisticated computer, which then coordinates adjustments to the fuel injection and ignition system. This technology can optimize engine operation for emissions, performance and efficiency under varying driving conditions.
Industry:Automotive
This system eliminates all moving parts within the ignition system (including the distributor cap and rotor) by placing a compact ignition coil linked directly to each of the spark plugs (or on V6, one coil for pair), which minimizes misfiring and loss of engine power; in addition, this system may eliminate the need for spark plug wires. The result is improved performance, greater durability, reliability and reduced maintenance.
Industry:Automotive
Toyota Vehicle Intrusion Protection (VIP) is an optional alarm system that flashes the headlamps and taillamps and sounds the horn when a secured Toyota vehicle is broken into. It also disables the starter if someone forcibly enters the vehicle. The system is automatically armed by removing the ignition key from the ignition.
Industry:Automotive
The sophisticated Toyota system is an all-speed design that utilizes both brake and engine throttle control. TRAC helps to avoid slippage of the driving wheels by slightly applying the brake on a slipping drive wheel and reducing the throttle to maintain traction according to the road surface conditions. The system eliminates the need for a subtle accelerator pedal operation and helps ensure vehicle control when starting or accelerating on slippery roads.
Industry:Automotive
