Glossary Articles

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.

A rear window wiper is a mechanically driven device that can clear moisture from the rear window glass with its rubber or synthetic blade, usually in a large, half-circle swath from the bottom edge.

Satellite-radio ready is when the receiver in the dash can receive satellite radio signals via the onboard antenna but may need a tuner or service subscription to decode and play them. Activating one or both will enable you to listen to satellite radio in your car.

A rear entertainment system delivers media to second-row and third-row passengers. A rear entertainment system may include media players, ceiling- or headrest-mounted displays, gaming hardware, and headphones.

Rear heated seats are an option usually reserved for higher trim levels on vehicle models. The controls for the rear heated seats are accessible to the backseat passengers, activating electric heating coils embedded in the seat backs and seating cushions.