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In Tundras, this feature lets the driver select between 2WD and 4HI, and between 4HI and 4LO with a switch found on the instrument panel.
Industry:Automotive
Designed to improve driving and engine braking performance when pulling a heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load by changing the transmission shift programming to hold engine revs longer before upshifting or downshifting.
Industry:Automotive
The maximum allowable weight, including occupants, equipment and cargo, a truck can transport - always determined by the manufacturer. Payload is calculated by subtracting curb weight from GVWR. So, if you increase the curb weight by adding components (such as a bigger engine or an automatic transmission), the payload rating will decrease.
Industry:Automotive
The maximum weight a truck can pull. Towing the maximum weight may require a particular transmission, trailer hitch or other equipment.
Industry:Automotive
The power assist to the steering varies according to engine speed. Assist is greatest at low rpm or road speed, such as when parallel parking. Provides the driver with excellent road feel and precise steering control.
Industry:Automotive
The total weight of a trailer and its contents, including filled holding tanks.
Industry:Automotive
The power-assist to the steering is adjusted according to either engine speed or road speed. Assist is greatest at low rpm or road speed, such as when parallel parking. Assist is lowest when the engine or road speed is greatest such as when cruising at highway speeds.
Industry:Automotive
The distance from the center of one tire (or wheel) to the opposite tire (or wheel).
Industry:Automotive
A suspension component consisting of a longitudinal member that pivots from the body at its forward end and has a wheel hub attached at the other end (the trailing end). It is similar to a semi-trailing arm system except that its pivot axis is directly perpendicular to the vehicle's longitudinal axis.
Industry:Automotive
