Sentences with phrase «brakes slow vehicles»

Anti-lock brakes slow vehicles more efficiently through electronically controlled braking applications.

The technology also prevents the transmission from shifting up in gear when the vehicle crests a hill, and provides downhill brake support that allows the transmission to downshift, letting engine - compression braking slow the vehicle and maintain a steady speed.

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The system, already available in some vehicle models, uses sensors and radar to determine when a vehicle must slow down; it then begins to flash a warning and apply brakes, slowing or stopping the vehicle even if the driver fails to do so.

«Ninety percent of the energy that was used for acceleration can be recovered when the vehicle slows back down, kind of like stepping on the brakes of a Toyota Prius with regenerative braking that can capture some of that acceleration energy.

The means that it adjusts to the brake pressure of the vehicle you're driving to tow the trailer with, essentially slowing down the trailer at the same rate that you're slowing down your vehicle.

Onyx is controlled by two brake lines comparable to those used by parachuters: When one line is tugged, the vehicle turns, and when both are tugged, it slows.

Active cruise control accomplishes both missions, except that the system tends to mistake off - ramps for a clear piece of road, forcing you to brake twice as hard to slow down the self - accelerating vehicle.

Powering up hills was a breeze and braking on the way back down slowed the vehicle in a predictable and confidence inspiring manner.

New safety features include Collision Prevention Assist Plus, which works with the radar - based brake assist system to automatically slow down the vehicle when collision is imminent.

After a very foggy freeway drive, Nelson noted that the JX's ability to automatically brake for unseen, slow - moving vehicles kept his mother, who was riding shotgun, calm.

By controlling the variable - geometry turbocharger and compression of the engine, the driver - selectable feature generates backpressure, slowing the vehicle in a steady and predictable manner without touching the brakes.

Engine braking works a lot better on a vehicle that wants to slow down on its own and so needs the engine pushing it forward to keep going.

The automaker notes that the vehicles are equipped with a brake override system, so if the accelerator does get trapped, pushing on the brake pedal will slow the vehicle, enabling the driver to stop and turn the vehicle off.

Engine braking occurs when the retarding forces within an engine are used to slow a vehicle down, as opposed to using additional external braking mechanisms such as friction brakes or magnetic brakes.

In fact, you will increase the life of your brakes by a few months (or even years, depending on how much steep downhill driving you do) if you simply use engine braking whenever possible — rather than actually pressing the brake pedal to slow your vehicle.

Slipping the clutch to complete a downshift wears the clutch plate as it slows the vehicle, doing the job of the brake pads or shoes.

Your Isuzu brake caliper is an integral part of your braking system, its function essential to your vehicle's ability to slow and come to a full stop.

Instead of using your brakes to slow your vehicle down on a steep grade, use what is known as «engine braking.»

Following are my best downhill driving tips to save your brakes when driving down steep grades — including how to use «engine braking» instead of pressing the brake pedal to slow your vehicle down.

If you approach another vehicle that is travelling slower than your selected cruising speed, the system slows the engine or gently applies the brakes.

A vehicle equipped with stability control is constantly checking to see if there's grip, and when it detects a loss of grip, or that the car's trajectory is not in line with the steering angle (suggesting it's going too fast in a corner), it can apply certain brakes or even cut engine power to slow the vehicle and bring it back on its intended course.

Full - speed Forward Collision Warning — Plus: Provides autonomous braking and, under certain circumstances, slows or brings the vehicle to a full stop when frontal collision appears imminent

Safety features on the E-Class include Active Emergency Stop, which gives the driver a visual, then audible, warning before slowing to avoid a hazard; Active Brake Assist, which brakes autonomously if necessary; Evasive Steering Assist, which helps the driver safely avoid a spin during an emergency lane change maneuver; Pre-Safe Plus, which warns the driver behind of an impending rear - end crash; Active Blind Spot Assist, self - explanatory and Remote Parking Pilot, which allows the vehicle to be maneuvered in and out of the garage remotely.

Automatic Emergency Braking features on the safety pack - equipped cars, and this uses a long - range radar to detect slowing vehicles, first playing an audible warning, before applying the brakes to prevent a collision.

All engines are mated to a 6 speed automatic transmission that features auto grade braking that assists in slowing down the vehicle with the engine.

Full - speed Forward Collision Warning — Plus with Full Stop: provides autonomous braking and, under certain circumstances, slows or brings the vehicle to a full stop when a frontal collision is imminent

Slowing the speed of the cars or keeping it in control on descending gradients, the motors worked as generators and braked the vehicles.

Regenerative braking is not by itself sufficient as the sole means of safely bringing a vehicle to a standstill, or slowing it as required, so it must be used in conjunction with another braking system such as friction - based braking.

Regenerative braking is an energy recovery mechanism which slows a vehicle or object by converting its kinetic energy into a form which can be either used immediately or stored until needed.

Subaru has determined that certain 2012 Legacy / Outback and Impreza (except WRX and STI) vehicles may be equipped with a brake master cylinder that could malfunction and cause an increase in the amount of brake pedal travel distance required to slow or stop the vehicle.

There are many parts in your braking system, such as the Dodge brake caliper, all working together to ensure that your vehicle is able to smoothly slow and stop as you press the brake pedal.

Your Dodge brake caliper is the part that presses your brake pads against the rotor, applying the pressure that serves to create the friction necessary for the brake pads to slow the revolutions of the rotor and bring the vehicle to a stop.

It is able to use up to 40 % of the vehicle's braking force to slow down and can bring the vehicle to a full stop in stop - and - go traffic.

If you have selected a certain speed and are approaching a vehicle ahead that is driving slower, the system reduces your speed through reducing fuel supply or gentle braking, and does so until your previously set distance has been reached.

When engaged, it uses engine compression to slow the vehicle, for additional braking power, reduced brake pad wear and ultimately, lower cost of operation.

The adaptive brake boosting effect and activation of Pre-Safe ® take place when the driver applies the brake, and if the driver fails to respond autonomous braking will be activated at speeds up to 62 mph to reduce the severity of a collision with slower or stopping vehicles.

Front crash prevention systems with autonomous braking that can stop drivers from rear - ending another vehicle or slow them down enough to lessen the impact are making a measurable difference in insurance claims (see Status Report special issue: crash avoidance, July 3, 2012).

Each engine is coupled with a standard Hydra - Matic 6 - speed automatic transmission, which includes a Driver Shift Control system with Tap - Up / Tap - Down technology and auto grade braking that automatically uses the brakes and engine to slow the vehicle when necessary.

Also, the four - wheel anti-lock disc brakes are excellent and slow the vehicle quickly.

Deploying sensors, DISTRONIC PLUS with PRE-SAFE Brake scans the road ahead for stopped or slow moving traffic, if it senses the vehicle is moving too fast and a collision may occur, visual and audible alerts are used along with automatic braking to prevent the vehicle from crashing into an object in front of it.

The passenger window moves slower than the other windows, the brakes are now squeaking, and I found trash and a GUN HOLSTERS under the drivers seat of the vehicle.

The 14 inch diameter Brembo brakes can slow the vehicle from 60 mph in 110 feet.

Other things of note: Brakes worked well in the A4 test vehicle to slow and stop the car in a progressive, strong manner; seats in the tester were supportive; and the large display screen atop the center of the dashboard was easy to read.

When a threat is detected a audio / visual warning is issued, followed by gradual mitigated braking in order to slow the vehicle and possibly prevent a major crash.

Nissan's gated 5 - speed automatic transmission came in handy on steep descents, where we often found ourselves shifting through the lower gear ranges to slow the vehicle and spare the brakes.

Excellent gas mileage, compact exterior dimensions, spacious seating for a compact car, clear digital display, great electronic features (USB, stereo, Bluetooth), quiet engine and near - silent when running on the battery, brake mode that automatically collects energy and slows the vehicle - perfect for mountain driving, regenerative braking

Active Engine Braking uses the engine and CVT to help smoothly slow the vehicle (you still use the brakes, too); the effect to me was quite subtle.

In addition to Adaptive Brake Assist, which offers protection from collisions from speeds as low as 7 km / h, standard - fit COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS also features an additional function: when a danger of collision persists and the driver fails to respond, the system is able to carry out autonomous braking at speeds of up to 200 km / h, thereby reducing the severity of collisions with slower or stopping vehicles.

Conequence: If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to rearward following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping.

The braking system relies on friction to help it slow the momentum of the wheels to bring the vehicle to a stop, produced by the cooperation of brake components such as the Ford brake caliper, brake pads, and the brake disc.