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A-arm
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A
suspension control arm in the
shape of an A, a design that resists
lateral forces |
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Active-handling
system |
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An
antilock braking system that uses
computer control to keep a vehicle
on the intended course |
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Active
suspension |
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A
computer-controlled suspension
system that raises and lowers
the vehicle's body independently
at each wheel to match changing
road or dynamic conditions |
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Adaptive
suspension |
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A
computer-controlled suspension
system that varies shock absorber
firmness to match changing road
or dynamic conditions |
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AdvanceTrac
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An
antilock braking system that uses
computer control to keep a vehicle
on the intended course |
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Air
shocks |
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A
shock absorber or MacPherson strut
with an air chamber that adjusts
its length and thus the height
of the vehicle's chassis |
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Alternator
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A
generator driven by the engine
that produces electricity to charge
the battery and power the vehicle's
electrical components |
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Antilock
braking system (ABS) |
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A
computerized system that prevents
wheel lockup and skidding during
braking |
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Automatic
leveling |
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A
suspension provision that automatically
raises the vehicle's body to compensate
when it is weighed down |
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Automatic-locking
hubs |
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Devices
that lock the front wheels to
their drive axles when a part-time
four-wheel-drive system is activated
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