
ABS allows you to steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help more than even the very best braking.
Honda Fit. Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle uses “readiness codes,” as part of its onboard self diagnostic
system.
Some states refer to these codes during testing to see if your vehicle’s
em ...
Renault Clio. Parking sensor
Operating principle
Ultrasonic detectors, installed in the
rear bumper (depending on the vehicle),
measure the distance between the
vehicle and an obstacle whilst reversing.
This measurement is ...
Fiat Punto. Pretensioners
To increase the efficiency of the front seat belts, the
Fiat Punto is fitted with pretensioners. These devices
“feel”, through a sensor, that a violent crash is in
progress and rewind the seat ...