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This feature is the interface between a tow vehicle and electric trailer brakes. It can be inertia-activated or based on time delay from activation of vehicle brakes. Typically located in the tow vehicles driving compartment with an electrical line running to the trailer wiring connector. Most require the user to adjust brake gain to compensate for varying trailer load. A brake controller is necessary when using electric trailer brakes.
Industry:Automotive
This refers to a reduction of braking effectiveness caused by brake overheating. It can occur during excessively long and hard brake applications, and can be reduced with ventilated disc brakes.
Industry:Automotive
Also known as "tag-alongs," these trailers are pulled from a hitch mounted under the rear of a truck (or car) and have a "tongue" sticking out the front of the box area of the trailer.
Industry:Automotive
Toyota offers three different cab styles in its pickup trucks: Regular cab with front seats only and two doors. Access Cab with front seats, small rear seats and four doors (two regular size and two small rear doors). Referred to as an Extended Cab, SuperCab or King Cab by competitors. Double Cab with full-size front and rear seats and four full-size doors. Referred to as a Crew Cab, Super Crew or Quad Cab by competitors.
Industry:Automotive
The outward or inward tilt of the top of a vehicle's tire (as viewed from the front). A tire tipped outward at the top has positive camber; a tire tipped inward has negative camber.
Industry:Automotive
A shaft in the engine that is driven by gears, belts or chains from the crankshaft. Incorporates a series of cam lobes for timing the opening and closing of the engine's intake and exhaust valves.
Industry:Automotive
The amount of any net trade-in allowance, rebate, noncash credit or cash which you pay that reduces the gross capitalized cost.
Industry:Automotive
Cargo area backup mirrors enhance rearward visibility from all angles.
Industry:Automotive
A muffler-like device in the exhaust system that helps reduce emissions.
Industry:Automotive
A type of lease in which the lessee is not responsible for the value of the vehicle at the end of the lease. The lessee is liable for excess mileage and excessive wear and use. This is also called a guaranteed trade-in, net lease or walk-away lease. This is the only type of lease that Toyota Financial Services (TFS) uses.
Industry:Automotive
