To increase driving comfort and fine-tune driving position, a driver can manipulate the distance of a telescoping steering wheel to them by moving it closer or farther. The telescopic action can be performed manually by releasing a lever and pulling or pushing the wheel to the desired distance. Some vehicles offer power-operated telescoping steering wheels.
Synthetic leather seats use man-made materials to imitate the look and feel of natural leather. Some versions are marketed as vegan leather, while others represent a less expensive alternative to animal leather.
Sometimes called a 360-degree or bird’s-eye view camera, a surround-view camera uses a series of cameras installed around the exterior of a vehicle. A computer stitches the footage from these cameras to approximate an overhead view of the vehicle. The system sends these images to a monitor so the driver can see any objects in the space surrounding the vehicle.
All-wheel drive (AWD) is a drivetrain system that distributes torque between the front and rear axles.
Start/stop technology shuts off and restarts an engine during brief stops, such as a traffic signal. This technology saves fuel and reduces emissions.
Apple CarPlay is a system that allows drivers to integrate their iPhones with their vehicle’s infotainment system via wired…
Siri Eyes Free is an Apple-licensed software system , drivers can use voice commands to control certain aspects of their vehicle’s infotainment system using Apple iPhones’ digital assistant Siri. Once the iPhone is connected to the car via Bluetooth, Siri Eyes Free can be activated with a long press on the “Push to Talk” (PTT) button on the steering wheel, center console, or dashboard or by saying, “Hey, Siri.”
Semi-automated driving systems are computer and mechanical driving aids that help with critical aspects of operating a vehicle safely but require a human driver to maintain ultimate control at all times.
Commonly referred to as “drive modes,” selectable vehicle dynamics change the characteristics of the vehicle’s performance based on criteria of the driver’s choosing. The dynamics may include throttle response, transmission shifting, suspension, steering, and traction control.
A rear sunshade is a power-retractable screen that blocks light and heat from the cabin. A rear sunshade is made from a tinted or finely perforated screen that doesn’t obscure the driver’s rear view while shielding outside glare.
