ABS: anti-lock brake
systems of a vehicle. It consists of a sensor placed on the brakes that detect
a possible blockade reduces the braking pressure on the wheel.
ACC: automatic system
that controls the speed cruising. Son stands for Automatic Cruise Control.
Acceleration: the ability to
increase the speed of vehicles at one time. Usually measured in Km/h.
Active Safety: elements
intended to reduce the chances of an accident.
Address assisted hydraulic: see power
steering.
Adhesion: ability of the
tire to be in contact with the road to offer greater potency.
Aerodinamic: shape of the
chassis of the vehicle that enables the delivery of less air resistance and
thus gain speed.
Air conditioning: cooling system
of the vehicle that delivers cold air through the engine. His initials are A/C.
Airbag: security system
of the cars. It consists of a synthetic bag that swells with the gases produced
in a crash. It is a complementary system to the seat belts.
Antirradar: apparatus
capable of detecting radar speed. This detention can be done via satellite or
through the waves emitted by the radar itself.
Aquaplaning: situation that
occurred while the vehicle travels over a surface wet and the wheels are unable
to evacuate all the water. Then the vehicle fleet losing control.
ASR: traction control
system. It is used when the wheel can not exercise any motor it reaches the
ground, so that the engine does not convey the full power or slow down the
wheels through the lock system.
Assisted Address: steering system
that uses hydraulic pressure to reduce the effort required of the driver to
move the steering wheel.
Average consumption: is the
average amount of fuel consumed by a vehicle. It is expressed in liters per 100
km.
Axes: rigid rods that
support two rotating parts on the sides, in this case the wheels.
Baca: kind of grid
that is placed in the rear of the vehicle to load packages.
Bail: piece that
allows the passenger subject. The cars are on the roof and on motorbikes on the
back.
Bar rollover: bar at the rear
of the passenger compartment that protects the driver in an overturning of a
car.
Belt security: security system
based on a strap that holds the occupants of a vehicle to their seats.
Bluetooth connection: system that
allows, for example, the connection of mobile handsfree vehicle without wires.
Brake drum: braking system
in which a rotating drum at the same time that the wheel is pressed for two
tablets reducing speed.
Braking distance: distance that
runs the vehicle since it was stepping on the brake until it stops.
Browser: satellite system
that allows the user directed through routes and maps.
Cabestrante electricity: electrical
device that exerts force on a pull cord. Appears in some 4x4 and serves to
overcome certain obstacles.
Carenado: piece
responsible for improving the aerodynamics and to protect occupants from the
wind and the weather.
Chain: transmission
system consisting of a wire rope formed by links. This is the form of secondary
transmission used in more motorcycles.
Charger CD: electrical
appliance connected to the vehicle's radio which allows you to store multiple
CDs to be heard.
Chassis number: is the number
that identifies each vehicle for legal purposes.
Chassis: see frame.
Climate control: system of
regulating the temperature of a vehicle that combines heating and ventilation
depending on the outside temperature.
Closing centralized :system that
allows the closing of the doors of a vehicle together.
Clutch mechanism: that controls
the mechanical coupling of the engine and gearbox, to make changes underway.
Compressor: device that
compresses the air before entering the cylinder to burn more fuel.
Computer travel: computer that
allows the user to know, for example, fuel consumption and autonomy.
Consumption extra: is the amount of
fuel consumed by a vehicle rolling road outside town. Se expresa en litros por cada 100 Km. It is expressed in
liters per 100 km.
Cruise control: a device that
allows the vehicle to maintain speed selected without stepping on the accelerator.
Cylinders: cavities in the
form cylindrical engine where the pistons are moving.
Defense: piece normally
fiber or other similar material that is situated at the front and rear of the
car to protect the bodywork.
Device follow me home: a device that
keeps vehicles lights lit for 30 seconds once you have switched off the engine.
Diesel: mixture of
hydrocarbons from the oil that is less heavy and volatile than gasoline. Se utiliza en motores diesel. It is used in
diesel engines.
Disc brake: braking system
in which a rotating disk simultaneously to the wheel, it is under pressure from
two tablets that are on the sides reducing speed.
Disc brake: element circular
with equal on the two sides acting to curb the pads.
Drive back: the system by
which the rear wheels are exercising the power of the engine.
Drive: effort that is
under a body due to the action of two opposing forces.
EBD: see electronic
braking distribution.
Electric Winch: see coiling
capstan electric.
Electronic distribution of
braking: system which distributes braking force at the front or rear depending
on the number of occupants and cargo, to offer better braking.
Elevalunas electricity: electrical
device that allows raising and lowering the windows of the vehicle.
Elevator: security measure
consisting of a seat without endorsement. Must be used by children older than 6
years and adults who weigh less than 1.35 meters.
Engine displacement: the volume of
cylinders which are cavities in the form cylinder engine where the pistons are
moving.
Escape: is the final
stage of the combustion process. It begins when the piston opens its safety
valve and burnt gases begin to go outdoors.
ESP: See stability
control.
Estriberas: small pieces of
metal which provides a motorbike to support the feet.
Filter antipolen: air conditioning
filter that prevents the entry of pollen, dust and other particles in the
vehicle.
Fog headlamp: auxiliary lights
from the front to be used to improve visibility in fog or snow days
Gearbox: mechanism desmultiplicador
responsible for the coupling of the engine and transmission gears through
giving rise to different speeds.
GPS: navigation
system based on signals from satellites.
Guardabarros: pieces of sheet
metal that normally are placed on the wheels to prevent salpiquen.
Handsfree: electronic
device that allows the driver to talk on the phone without holding.
Helmet: security measure
in the motorbikes which consists of a rigid, which is used to cover the head.
Intelligent Lighting: lighting system
that allows automatic vehicle depending on the circumstances of visibility.
Isofix: system of fixing
the chairs of the children are assembled and disassembled quickly thanks to
some existing anchorages in the bodywork.
Lavafaros: lighthouses
device that cleans water with a sweep of the wipers.
Lights automatic: see
intelligent lighting.
Limpialunetas: is a device that
ejects water from the moon back in the event of rain sweeping through the
brushes.
Metallic paint: paint that
contains metal particles which gives the car a brighter finish.
Mirrors: small mirrors in
which the driver can see what is behind him.
Mixture: amount of air
and fuel that enters the cylinders from the carburetor or injection system.
Moon: sheet of glass
that is used in cars as an insulator.
MSR: system that
prevents the loss of the tire contact with the ground because of a pair of
strong engine.
Oil: fluid that
reduces friction between two pieces that are in contact.
Palier: piece
transmitting the force of the engine to the drive wheels.
Parking brake: braking system
that operates on the rear wheels when the vehicle is parked.
Parking sensor: system allowed a
distance with other vehicles or objects in the park.
Petrol: mixture of
hydrocarbons that is obtained from the distillation of petroleum.
Pistons: moving parts of
cylinders that transfer the force of the gas burned to the crank of the
crankshaft.
Portaequipajes: see baca.
Power: amount of work
being done by the engine at a given time. It is measured in horsepower (hp) or
kilowatts (kW).
Programmer speed: see cruise
control.
Proximity switch: system that can
detect vehicles, people or objects that are around the car.
Radar
detector: see antirradar.
Reductora: train of gears
located at the outlet of the gearbox that reduces the speed of the wheels
without affecting the rotation of the engine.
RHA: headrests
special deform slightly absorbing part of the strength of the rear shock.
Reduces neck injuries.
Roof open: type of window
that is at the top of the vehicle.
Salpicadero: panel of the
vehicle in which the instrument panel and other indicators. It is located
opposite the driver's seat.
Security passive: elements are
designed to reduce potential damage to the occupants of a vehicle in the event
of an accident.
Sillita: child safety
seats that are used to transport children up to 6 years.
Specific consumption: quantity of fuel
required to operate the engine at maximum output.
Speech recognition: system that
allows access to multiple devices through the voice.
Spoiler: aerodynamic
element that is positioned at the rear of a car. It has a strategic inclination
to exert pressure at high speeds and keep the car in contact with the road.
Stability control: mechanism that
controls at all times the trajectory of the vehicle to improve their behavior
in curves.
Table command: system of
indicators for the different functions such as vehicle speed and the amount of
fuel.
Take air high: air intake that
attaches to the vehicle to keep water when doing vadeos and dust when traveling
through the desert.
Take air: making that
allows the entry of air to the combustion engine works.
Thermal Luneta: moon rear of the
vehicle that has an electric heating element on the inside used to play the
glass.
Tire: central part of
the wheel on which the tire is mounted. The legislation allows the replacement
automobile tires if its size does not exceed 10% of those stipulated by the
manufacturer.
Torque engine: the engine is
the ability to perform a given job.
Traction attack: system, in which
the front wheels are exercising the power of the engine.
Traction control: security
system that prevents the loss of control when there is an excess of
acceleration of the vehicle.
Turbocharger: see compressor.
Urban Consumption: is the amount of
fuel consumed by a vehicle rolling city. It is expressed in liters per 100 km.
WGI: name with a
reference to the utility vehicles are intended for use in sport.
Wheel: mechanical piece
that revolves around an axis. It is made up of the rim and the tire.
Wiper: is a device that
ejects water from the moon front in the event of rain sweeping through the
brushes.
Xenon Headlamps: headlamps using
a gas xenon light which illuminates a double standard. They are characterized
by its bluish color.
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