The Vanagon Dictionary

Instrument that measures engine speed in revolutions per minute

• instrument
• gauge

Gauge measuring voltage, typically 8-16V

• gauges
• voltage
• meter

A process to balance battery cell voltages

• batteries
• maintenance

valve regulating engine air flow

• throttle
• valve

A device that starts the engine of a vehicle

• engine
• component

A device that receives or transmits radio signals

• radio
• communication
• components

Sensor that measures coolant temperature

• temperature
• sensor

A mechanism to secure a connector

• connectors
• wiring
• electrical

Process of converting braking energy into electrical energy

• recuperation
• energy
• braking

substances added to coolant to prevent corrosion

• coolant
• corrosion

A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy

• electrical
• charging

Turbocharged Straight Injection, a fuel injection system

• engine
• fuel

Engine initially designed for Volksauto

• engine
• volksauto

To convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC)

• electrical
• conversion

Multimedia socket for connecting external audio sources

• audio
• multimedia

The component that houses the speedometer gauge

• instrument
• speed

A navigation aid showing the path to a document

• navigation
• interface

A system that controls fuel injection

• fuel
• injection

Modular Infotainment Platform, a system for sharing components among vehicles

• infotainment
• platform

A type of fuel injection system

• fuel
• system

High-quality starter for petrol engines

• starter
• engine

The housing that contains the crankshaft and camshaft

• engine
• crankcase

a component that contains the thermostat

• cooling
• engine

a wheel with a grooved rim for holding a belt

• generator
• belts