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When the transfer case is engaged in "L4," turning on the rear differential lock switch in the instrument panel "locks" the rear differential so both wheels turn at the same rate of speed. This helps provide additional traction in inclement on- and off-road conditions.
Industry:Automotive
In a vehicle with this feature (including all Toyotas with power door locks), only the driver's door is unlocked when the key is turned in that door's lock. A second turn unlocks the other doors. This provides extra security in situations where the driver desires to open only one door, yet also allows the convenience of easily unlocking doors for all passengers.
Industry:Automotive
A long, thin, narrow strip of steel curved in a semi-elliptical arc and connected at each end to the vehicle's frame. Usually, more than one strip is used to form a multi-leaf spring. Rugged and simple in design, leaf springs are extremely flexible, are able to be layered according to weight application and are designed to support heavy loads. The rear leaf springs on Tundra and Tacoma 4x4 and PreRunner models are located above the axle for added ground clearance.
Industry:Automotive
The floor pan of a vehicle and chassis are connected to form a single structure; there is no separate frame. By welding all body panels together to form the vehicle's frame, it is possible to build in strength and rigidity with less weight.
Industry:Automotive
The rebound spring helps to smooth vehicle ride on rough surfaces by restraining the elongation of the suspension.
Industry:Automotive
The weight of vehicle components that are not supported by the springs, including the wheels, tires, brakes and suspension components.
Industry:Automotive
A highly durable steering design in which the turning forces are transmitted through ball bearings from a worm gear on the steering shift to a toothed metal block, thereby activating the steering linkage.
Industry:Automotive
Advanced computerized technology applied to select automatic transmission models for smoother, more positive shift performance when traveling up or down a hill.
Industry:Automotive
An amount collected by the lessor at the beginning of the lease to ensure the lessee's compliance with the terms of the lease. The security deposit is generally refundable at lease end, provided there are no excess mileage, excess wear and use charges, outstanding parking tickets or unpaid lease payments.
Industry:Automotive
A vehicle that has been previously owned or driven. Also referred to as a pre-owned car.
Industry:Automotive
