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Fog lights or fog lamps are auxiliary illumination sources separate from headlights, typically mounted beneath the front bumper. The lower positioning of the fog lights allows their beams to light up the road underneath the fog layer. Fog lights increase the driver’s ability to see the road and traffic in dense fog and tend to work best in isolation, independently of the headlights.

A 60/40-split seatback is a rear or second- and third-row bench seat that folds down in two segments to increase cargo space.

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.

Start/stop technology shuts off and restarts an engine during brief stops, such as a traffic signal. This technology saves fuel and reduces emissions.