Sentences with phrase «when at a standstill»

It has twin brakes that are located within the handle, one of them is a foot brake that is used to lock the rear wheels when at the standstill.

As a sidenote, I have found that my hybrid (a 2016 Toyota RAV4) seems to occasionally automatically test the ABS system when at standstill and when pressing the brake pedal.

Also, on dual clutch gearboxes, both clutches are disengaged when at standstill, and therefore, there is no extra load on the engine.

When at standstill, it is possible to have the transmission either at «D «rive or «N «eutral.

According to this reasoning, one should shift to «N» when at standstill, especially if the car does not have a start - stop system that shuts off the engine at stoplights.

At the tail end of the new GLA, LED High Performance tail lamps with a multi-level function are used — full brightness by day, a medium level for driving during the night and a lower level when at a standstill during the night, so as not to dazzle other road users — and brake lights and indicators are controlled in three intensities as well.

As an example, BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is the fi rst BMW with automatic transmission to feature an Auto Start Stop function avoiding idle speed operation of the engine when at a standstill or in traffi c jams.

Full brightness by day, medium by night and a lower level when at a standstill in dark areas, so it does not dazzle the incoming traffic.

Not exact matches

Winter Olympics was always our ultimate favourite, when all other things in life came to a sort of standstill and the whole family would be glued to the television, biting our nails and cheering (it got very loud at times!).

What a night that was Ivan, It was the days when you still paid at the turnstile, Tottenham High Rd was at a standstill, we got in about 6 - 30, stood on the shelf, was among the last to do so because it was about then when all the gates were closed.

«I just think when you've been out injured and my career, to a certain extent, was at a bit of a standstill last season because I wasn't playing and you take the setback and you reset your goals and think: «What do I really want to achieve in this game?»

WE at our jobs are asked to absorb more medical coverage costs, so, why can't you negotiate with the unions and try to do the same... with pensions too... I really detest that WE have to help pay for increases to pensions when ours are at a standstill... and why can't our representatives have a freeze on their wages when many companies are laying off?

Most researchers examine a catalyst's structure when the catalyst is at a standstill, but that is like trying to figure out how an athlete performs by watching him sleep.

We're kind of at a standstill with the filmmaker's point when these characters are dealing with real issues (i.e. suicide), but none of them feel like real people.

David Packouz is at a standstill career-wise, when is school friend Efraim Diveroli arrives back into town.

It just means that when looking at torque, RPMs and horsepower, more effort is required to move from standstill than to maintain a high vehicle speed.

Works like a charm and together with rear radar and surrounding sodar you have a car that can detect obstacles, read signs, see the road, partly drive by itself, keep cruise control distance, warn rear driver if they don't see you are at standstill in a queue (the car then flashes the lights to wake them up) and to protect you (if they still doesn't react and my car thinks this will not end well, it pretensions seat belts, apply full brake if you are at stand still, to prevent you from bouncing further, and precharge the airbag safety system - if nothing happens, it releases the belts and so on), and it can find parking spot that fits and help you park there and of course help you with obstacles around the car when parking by yourself.

Turbo lag is minimal; some other 2.0 Ts stumble when floored from a standstill, but the Accord's jumps off the line, picks up sharply at 2,000 RPM, breaks the tires loose at 3,500, and spins them all the way to redline.

On a MacPherson strut car, sometimes the springs of the front suspension will bind in their seats, and when turning the wheel sharply at low speed (or at a standstill) you end up with a kind of «bung, bung, bung» sound as the spring intermittently lets go.

When it comes to cornering, the G90's softer side shines through: it managed just 0.86 g of lateral grip on our skid pad, running the figure eight in 25.6 seconds at an average of 0.73 g. To put that in context, the current 740i xDrive hits 60 mph from a standstill in just 5.1 (manufacturer claimed) seconds.

Sometimes, when the car is attempting to pull away from a standstill (at traffic lights, for example) the driver will put the clutch down and try to put it in to first gear.

Active cruise control uses radar to maintain a pre-selected distance from the vehicle ahead (at speeds up to 130 mph) and, in stop and go traffic, can automatically brake the car to a standstill and then accelerate again when the front vehicle starts moving again.

Start / Stop is standard across all models and the latest version can actually cut the engine when coasting as well as at a standstill.

The Viola feels every one of its 18 years at a standstill and even when you fire up that gruff four - cylinder engine and blip the throttle, feeling its sticky inertia that's crying out for a turbo spinning at 100,000 rpm, it still feels pretty vintage.

The Metris is available with an Eco Start / Stop feature that helps reduce fuel consumption and emissions by shutting down the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill, which has the added benefit of cutting down on fuel costs and maintenance needs.

Packed with sufficient power at the time of operating from a near standstill position as well as when there's a need to maneuver in the road.

This is very much an engine in the traditional diesel mould, with a little «rattle» at idle (especially when cold) and lower engine speeds, and a hint of step - off lag from standstill.

It accelerated smoothly from a standstill — GM says it's rated at 6.8 seconds from 0 - to - 96 km / h — and there was more than enough grunt in reserve when more push was needed to pass.

Also disturbing the peace in our test car was an annoying, drivetrain - like whine when accelerating from standstill; some turbo «whistle» at higher revs, excessive tyre rumble as well as the odd bang and crash as the suspension struggled with potholes and the like.

When the combustion engine is shut down at a standstill, as well as during all - electric operation and in coasting mode, the electrically powered stationary climate control continues to maintain a pleasant interior climate.

This allows the desired interior climate to be maintained even when the internal combustion engine is not running — i.e. when the car is at a standstill, operating purely on electric power or in coasting mode.

For example, reverse gear is usually unsynchronised, as the driver is only expected to engage it when the vehicle is at a standstill.

For safety reasons, the web browser may only be activated when the car is at a standstill.

Their swooping and aerodynamic design gives the sense of motion even when you're at a standstill.

The stop / start function is standard equipment and is constantly active in the Controlled Efficiency («C») trans - mission program, switching off the eight - cylinder when the vehicle is at a standstill.

When activating the Battery Charge Mode — whether the vehicle is in motion or at a standstill — the engine will generate electricity to be fed into the lithium - ion drive battery pack (essentially forcing the vehicle to operate in Series Hybrid Mode).

For example, when the GT - R begins moving from a standstill at a slow rate of acceleration, the gearshift change to second from first gear is now much smoother than before.

Typical BMW proportions — a long bonnet, long wheelbase, set - back greenhouse and a short front overhang — create an exceptionally dynamic appearance even when the car is at a standstill.

The ECO start / stop mode, which switches off the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill, is always enabled for economy and emissions.

From a standstill and at lower revs, we found that the V - 8 displayed an inkling of throttle delay when called upon for brisk acceleration — perhaps a byproduct of Jaguar's drive - by - wire engine management system.

The single - frame grille, the striking roof arch, the flat C - pillar, the wrap - around engine hood and luggage hatch and the tornado line show its sporty potential even when it is at a standstill.

Watch the S race around a track, and you'll notice it almost looks like it's at a standstill even when it's cornering hard.

Overall, job growth has been at a standstill here over the past year, but employees tend to be happy at work, putting the state at 18th place when it comes to workplace environment.

As a result, you could either shoot while at a standstill, or shoot in every direction, when rotating the car or chasing someone.

You need to fight them off in order to win - the twist is time is at a standstill until you start to move and it's only when you start swinging your hands or moving your head that the action kicks in.

In Galactic Racing, on the other hand, there were times when I went off the track just before a bend in the road that I would probably land on, but before that could happen the game would suddenly reset me, leaving me a little ways back and at a standstill as the other cars sped by.

if you will argue with me on my results that we did not see anything catastrophic happening around 1972, when we also had a standstill, in the speed of warming, I would agree with that but remember this was at the height of warming causing more natural clouds and moisture.

Often times, when couples come to my office they are at a standstill or in intense conflict.

Often times, when couples come to our office they are either at a standstill or in intense conflict.

Many commercial real estate brokers and investors remember a time not too long ago when the economy was uncertain, causing investors and their capital to sit on the sidelines, leaving sales at a standstill.