The Vanagon Dictionary

Device that restrains occupants

• safety
• restraints

Achieved through logical arrangement of control stalks and switches

• usability
• safety

Improved by well-designed vehicle lighting and good visibility

• visibility
• safety

Strain on occupants due to vehicle vibrations, noise, and climatic influences

• comfort
• safety

Design measures that protect occupants from injury in the event of a collision

• safety
• passive
• design

Procedures and guidelines for safely working with high-voltage hybrid systems

• vw
• safety

a steering column designed to reduce injury in the event of a collision

• safety
• steering

Convenience and safety feature of electromechanical power steering

• steering
• safety

electronic stabilization control, a system that improves vehicle safety and stability

• safety
• stability

Seats designed for enhanced safety and comfort during driving

• seats
• safety
• comfort

System providing additional occupant safety in the event of a vehicle roll-over

• safety
• protection

A safety feature that can be retrofitted to certain vehicle models

• seatbelts
• safety

protection of other road users

• safety
• seatbelt

protection of pedestrians from vehicle impact

• safety
• exterior

Electronic system regulating braking power at rear wheels

• braking
• safety

Mechanism that retracts seat belt

• safety
• restraints

Component that extends seat belt

• safety
• restraints

Sensors that measure acceleration to detect collisions

• safety
• sensor
• collision

Structural components that provide additional support and stability

• safety
• structure

Glass or plastic items that reflect light when hit by headlights

• lighting
• safety

German manufacturer of laminated safety glass used in VW vehicles

• glass
• vw

Hydraulic Brake Assist system, providing full braking power in emergency situations.

• braking
• safety

A seat belt that crosses the lap

• safety
• seats

System that alerts drivers to potential lane departure

• safety
• driving