
Glossary
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.
- DOHC
- Daytime running lights
- Descent Control System
- Diesel particulate filter
- Differential – cooling system
- Differential – rear limited-slip
- Displacement
- Door handles
- Door mirrors - heated and electrically adjustable
- Door mirrors - heated and electrionically adjustable
- Door mirrors - heated, electrically adjustable, and power folding
- Door mirrors with integrated turn signals
- Driver information centre
- Driver's and front passenger's airbags
- Driver's armrest
- Dry sump oil system
DOHC
- Also known as "twin overhead camshaft", DOHC refers to an engine with two camshafts located above the cylinders. One of the shafts drives the fuel intake valves, while the other operates the exhaust valve. A DOHC engine is considered to be sophisticated and efficient, most Chevrolet models are fitted with them.Driver's and front passenger's airbags
- Active safety features to protect both the driver and the front passenger. The driver airbag is encased within the steering wheel, while the front passenger airbag is encased in dashboard fascia and is larger because it is further away from the front passenger. They inflate using a small explosive charge when sensors detect a major impact. Designed for use in conjunction with seatbelts. View Cruze crash test video.Driver's armrest
- An armrest is attached to the driver's seat to support the arm. Added comfort on longer journeys.- Eight way manually adjustable driver's seat (height, tilt and lumbar)
- Eight way power adjustable driver's seat (height, tilt and lumbar)
- Flat-folding front passenger seat
- Four-way manually adjustable passenger's seat
- Lumbar support driver seat
- Power adjustable drivers seat
- Power adjustable lumbar support
- Six-way manually adjustable driver's seat
- Six-way power adjustable driver's seat
Dry sump oil system
- An engine lubrication system where the oil is located in a separate oil tank rather than the more commonly used oil sump. This allows the engine to be installed lower in the chassis. The other benefit in performance cars is that it eliminate destructive oil starvation when the car is accelerating, braking and cornering.- DOHC
- Daytime running lights
- Descent Control System
- Diesel particulate filter
- Differential – cooling system
- Differential – rear limited-slip
- Displacement
- Door handles
- Door mirrors - heated and electrically adjustable
- Door mirrors - heated and electrionically adjustable
- Door mirrors - heated, electrically adjustable, and power folding
- Door mirrors with integrated turn signals
- Driver information centre
- Driver's and front passenger's airbags
- Driver's armrest
- Dry sump oil system