Glossary

Even though we do try to avoid using technical terminology across our websites, there maybe times when you may need further help to understand some of the features described on our cars. That's what this glossary is for. Search alphabetically.

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A

17 entries
Acceleration
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Automatic passenger airbag cut-off
B

9 entries
Battery - front-mounted
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Bumpers
C

20 entries
Cargo net
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Cylinder configuration
D

16 entries
Daytime running lights
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Dry sump oil system
E

17 entries
Eight way manually adjustable driver's seat (height, tilt and lumbar)
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Extra power outlet in console
F

17 entries
Flat-folding front passenger seat
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Full size spare wheel
G

3 entries
Glass flip tailgate
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Grille
H

18 entries
Head- & taillamps – chrome ring
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Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
I

3 entries
Instrument panel lighting dimmer
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ISOFIX child seat restraint system (2nd row outer rear seats)
J

0 entry
K

4 entries
Kerb weight
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Keyless access system – lock/unlock passive entry & panic feature
L

24 entries
Leather gear knob
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Lumbar support driver seat
M

8 entries
Map pockets in front doors
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MP3 auxilliary input jack
N

1 entry
NOX exhaust gas value
O

2 entries
Open door warning lamp
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Outside Temperature Indicator
P

12 entries
Part leather seat upholstery
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Privacy glass, side and rear
Q

0 entry
R

17 entries
Rain sensitive windscreen wipers
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Roof rails
S

29 entries
Satellite Navigation (with USB socket)
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Sunroof, electric slide and tilt
T

22 entries
Tachometer
...
Tyre size front and rear
U

3 entries
Upper glove box with device holder
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USB with ipod connectivity
V

1 entry
Valves
W

4 entries
Weight distribution - front to rear (%)
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Width
X

1 entry
Xenon headlights
Y

0 entry
Z

0 entry

Eight way manually adjustable driver's seat (height, tilt and lumbar)

- Driver can manually adjust the seating position 8 different ways: move seat forward/back; lower/raise the seatback up or down; move the seat cushion up or down or forward/back.

Eight way power adjustable driver's seat (height, tilt and lumbar)

- Driver can individually electronically adjust the seating position 8 different ways: move seat forward/back; lower/raise the seatback up or down; move the seat cushion up or down or forward/back.

Electric defogger - rear window

- Rear-window defogger that uses an electrically heated grid to remove condensation from the glass.

Electric memory seats

- A seat memory package, recalls multiple "presets" for power seat, outside mirrors and telescoping steering column.

Electric parking brake

- This is an alternative to the hand brake. As with the traditional hand brake, the electric parking brake is a secondary brake used to hold the car in position, most commonly when it has been parked.

Electric power steering

- Like hydraulic power steering, but instead of relying on hydraulic pressure, an electric motor, torque sensor, electronic control unit and diagnostics assess the steering effort, which takes up less weight and space. Variable assist allows for speed-sensitive power steering: effortless parking but better road feel at highway speeds.

Electrically adjustable door mirrors

- The side mirrors can be remotely adjusted to exactly the right angle for the driver to get the best view. Electrically heated, the mirror clears quickly when it's wet or cold outside. Glare from other headlamps is reduced thanks to electrochromic dimming. The mirrors can also be folded back manually to protect them from damage when the car is parked.

Electrically operated front windows

- The front windows can electrically raised and lowered by the driver and front passenger.

Electrically operated front windows with driver's express down function

- Just one touch on the button opens the window completely.

Electrically operated front windows with driver's express up and down function

- Just one touch on the button opens or closes the window completely.

Electrically operated rear windows

- The rear windows can electrically raised and lowered by the driver and front passenger.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

- As it's sometimes important to switch ESC off (e.g. when driving in snow), some cars are equipped with an on/off button on the dashboard.

Electronic climate control

- An air conditioning system control which determines and maintains the preset temperature in the passenger compartment.

Emission class Euro

- European emissions standard which defines the acceptable limits for exhaust emissions of new cars sold in EU states.

Energy efficient category

- At point of sale, the standard energy efficiency rating labels are a requirement for all appliances that consume energy (such as fridges, TVs, etc). This list also includes cars. The rating classes go from A to G, where A is the most energy efficient, G the least efficient. The labels also give other useful information to the customer as they choose between various models.

Engine - oil cooler

- Engine oil cooler system - used to cool down the other parts of the car's internal combustion engine, like the connecting rod, crankshaft, bearings, pistons etc.

Extra power outlet in console

- A power outlet in the car's centre console to connect electronic devices, for re-charging for example.

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A

17 entries
Acceleration
...
Automatic passenger airbag cut-off
B

9 entries
Battery - front-mounted
...
Bumpers
C

20 entries
Cargo net
...
Cylinder configuration
D

16 entries
Daytime running lights
...
Dry sump oil system
E

17 entries
Eight way manually adjustable driver's seat (height, tilt and lumbar)
...
Extra power outlet in console
F

17 entries
Flat-folding front passenger seat
...
Full size spare wheel
G

3 entries
Glass flip tailgate
...
Grille
H

18 entries
Head- & taillamps – chrome ring
...
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
I

3 entries
Instrument panel lighting dimmer
...
ISOFIX child seat restraint system (2nd row outer rear seats)
J

0 entry
K

4 entries
Kerb weight
...
Keyless access system – lock/unlock passive entry & panic feature
L

24 entries
Leather gear knob
...
Lumbar support driver seat
M

8 entries
Map pockets in front doors
...
MP3 auxilliary input jack
N

1 entry
NOX exhaust gas value
O

2 entries
Open door warning lamp
...
Outside Temperature Indicator
P

12 entries
Part leather seat upholstery
...
Privacy glass, side and rear
Q

0 entry
R

17 entries
Rain sensitive windscreen wipers
...
Roof rails
S

29 entries
Satellite Navigation (with USB socket)
...
Sunroof, electric slide and tilt
T

22 entries
Tachometer
...
Tyre size front and rear
U

3 entries
Upper glove box with device holder
...
USB with ipod connectivity
V

1 entry
Valves
W

4 entries
Weight distribution - front to rear (%)
...
Width
X

1 entry
Xenon headlights
Y

0 entry
Z

0 entry