The Vanagon Dictionary

Mechanism for selecting gear or mode in a vehicle

• mechanism
• selector

A mechanism that allows the engine to engage with two gearboxes in turn

• transmission
• gearbox

Mechanism controlling window movement

• interior
• window
• mechanism

A mechanism that retracts and stores the seat belt

• seat
• belt
• mechanism

A mechanism to secure a connector

• connectors
• wiring
• electrical

Mechanism that retracts seat belt

• safety
• restraints

Locking mechanisms for vehicle doors

• locks
• doors

Cover protecting the handbrake mechanism in a vehicle

• handbrake
• cover

Mechanisms for rolling up or down vehicle windows

• windows
• winders

Decorative cover for window winder mechanism

• interior
• window
• parts

Mechanism that prevents accidental engagement of reverse gear

• transmission
• reverse

arms that support the roof when it is raised

• roof
• mechanism

Mechanism that advances the ignition timing as engine speed increases

• ignition
• engine

Mechanism that advances the ignition timing based on engine vacuum

• ignition
• engine

A mechanism that locks the axles together for improved traction

• drivetrain
• traction

A device or mechanism that generates a vacuum, used for various purposes such as bleeding the cooling system.

• vacuum
• source

A camper's rear bench seat that folds or rearranges to form the lower sleeping surface. The conversion mechanism and dimensions depend on the interior layout.

• camper
• bed
• interior