Sentences with phrase «measures wheel speed»

The direct system uses sensors in each wheel and the indirect system measures wheel speed in conjunction with the anti-lock brake system.

ASR sensors measure wheel speed so that if a rear wheel slips, the anti-lock brakes are applied to the wheel or wheels to equalize torque.

Not exact matches

That power is routed to the rear wheels through a five - speed manual transmission, and only has to move 1,029 kg (2,269 pounds) thanks to the aluminum monocoque and other weight - saving measures.

It includes 12 additional sensors, including an accelerometer at each corner to measure to wheel speed and there is now two pressure sensors per damper.

The giant wheels, which measure 20 inches in diameter up front and 21 inches at the rear, have special carbon - fiber fan rings that «blow» cooling air onto the carbon - ceramic brake discs at speed.

The simpler and cheaper one compares the average rotational speed of all four wheels, which is already measured by the anti-lock system.

TPMS provides a more accurate tire pressure reading because it measures actual tire pressure as opposed to wheel speed like the Low Tire Warning System

DSC can measure speed of all four wheels independently and uses yaw rate and lateral acceleration sensors to accurately recognize instability like understeer and oversteer.

The system can also steer the vehicle into and out of a parallel parking space • Forward and reverse sensing systems: The systems provide audible alerts designed to help drivers avoid obstacles when parking • Hands - free liftgate: Allows customer to move leg below center of the rear bumper to unlock and raise liftgate • Heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel: Amenities make occupants more comfortable, and every drive more enjoyable • Lane - keeping system: Alerts driver to steer the vehicle back into its lane if the vehicle is allowed to drift • Side parking sensors: uses sensors and algorithms that measure speed and steering wheel angle to warn drivers of obstacles on either side of the vehicle during parking or low - speed maneuvers • SYNC ® with MyFord Touch ®: Becoming available for more trim levels; standard on Edge Sport and Titanium series Safety technologies available on the new Edge include: • Active glove box knee airbag: Advanced new design uses glove box front to cushion the knees of the front seat passenger in a crash.

In tandem with the limited slip differential at the rear, it provides an added measure of traction, stability and cornering speed, giving it a strong lead over the rear - wheel - drive competition.

Connected to the Northstar is a new computerized four - speed automatic that sets the standard for which high - powered front - wheel - drive cars must now be measured.

Moreover, measures like Alternator Management System help improve fuel efficiency while the First - in Segment Wheel Air Curtains have been added to ensure minimised air turbulence around the wheel area resulting lower Cd (Coefficient of Drag), low NVH, increased fuel efficiency and stability of the car at high sWheel Air Curtains have been added to ensure minimised air turbulence around the wheel area resulting lower Cd (Coefficient of Drag), low NVH, increased fuel efficiency and stability of the car at high swheel area resulting lower Cd (Coefficient of Drag), low NVH, increased fuel efficiency and stability of the car at high speed.

The advantage here is a computer that constantly measures the steering angle, throttle position, wheel speeds and chassis movements to split torque up to 50 - 50 through a new higher - capacity hydraulic multiplate clutch.

Sensors measure turning, accelerating and braking forces as well as differences in wheel - rotation speeds.

If the danger is even more acute, the system applies the brakes to reduce the car's speed automatically as well as reducing the engine torque before the precisely measured brake pulses are sent to the wheels to stabilise the trailer.

Standard equipment includes power windows and door locks, automatic speed control, leather - wrapped steering wheel, stereo radio and tapedeck with equalizer, illuminated visor vanity mirrors, 8,000 - rpm tachometer, 150 - mph (240 - kmh) speedometer, and gauges that measure turbo boost, oil pressure, engine temperature and electrical current.

• Standard AdvanceTrac ® with RSC ® (Roll Stability Control ™): This system helps maintain the intended path by measuring side - to - side yaw, or skidding, by the vehicle's speed, throttle position and steering wheel angle.

On a dyno, which measures horsepower at the rear wheels, not at the crankshaft, the editors at Hot Rod magazine were able to wring 620hp out of a Hellcat with an eight - speed automatic.

When it comes time to rein in speed, the Raptor Ranger's four - wheel disc brakes are designed to offer extreme stopping power and feature larger twin - piston front brake calipers with ventilated front rotors measuring 13.1 x1.3 inches.

In effect, this means the shock absorbers are constantly being adjusted while the car is being driven, via sensors that measure everything from the rotational speed and vertical movement of each wheel to the quickness of steering inputs.