This Vehicle Parts Ontology (VP) describes the car's parts. It contains many classes and properties extracted from: - the GENIVI VSS Ontology (VSSO) has been initially created by Benjamin Klotz, Daniel Wilms, and Raphael Troncy (see http://automotive.eurecom.fr/vsso). VSSO, as created by Benjamin Klotz, Daniel Wilms, and Raphael Troncy, is available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license; see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/.
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ABS
Signal/Attribute.ADAS.ABS : Antilock Braking System signals
portion of a service brake system that automatically controls the degree of rotational wheel slip
ADAS
Signal/Attribute.ADAS : All Advanced Driver Assist Systems attributes
broad range of features, including those that provide warnings and/or momentary intervention, such as forward collision warning (FCW) systems, lane keeping assistance (LKA) systems, and automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems, as well as some convenience features that involve Level 1 driver support features, such as ACC and certain parking assistance features
acceleration
Signal/Attribute.Vehicle.Acceleration : Spacial acceleration
accelerator
Signal/Attribute.Chassis.Accelerator : Accelerator signals
pedal that controls the amount of gas being fed into the engine and thereby controls the speed of the vehicle
active driving assistance system
simultaneous use of Lane Centering Assistance and Adaptive Cruise Control features
Classified as Level 2 Driving Automation by SAE J3016.
The driver must constantly supervise this support feature and maintain responsibility for driving.
active parking assistance system
feature that assists with steering and potentially other functions during parking maneuvers
Driver may be required to accelerate, brake, and/or select gear position. Some systems are capable of parallel and/or perpendicular parking. The driver must constantly supervise this support feature and maintain responsibility for parking.
adaptive cruise control system
cruise control that also assists with acceleration and/or braking to maintain a driver-selected gap to the vehicle in front
ACC
Classified as Level 1 Driving Automation by SAE J3016.
Some systems can come to a stop and continue while others cannot.
air brake system
system, including an air-over-hydraulic brake subsystem, that uses air as a medium for transmitting pressure or force from the driver control to the service brake but does not include a system that uses compressed air or vacuum only to assist the driver in applying muscular force to hydraulic or mechanical components
air over-hydraulic brake system
subsystem of the air brake system that uses compressed air to transmit a force from the driver control to a hydraulic brake system to actuate the service brakes
airbag
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.Seat.RowX.PosX.Airbag : Airbag signals
inflatable occupant restraint device that is designed to deploy in a side impact crash to help mitigate occupant injury and/or ejection
alternate O2 sensor
Signal/Attribute.OBD.O2Alt.BankX.SensorX : Alternate oxygen sensor
anchor point
part of the structure, fitting or attachment on a vehicle or article of cargo to which a tiedown is attached
gyro
Signal/Attribute.Vehicle.AngularVelocity : Spacial rotation
automatic disconnect
device, that when triggered, conductively separates a high voltage source from the electric power train or the rest of the electric power train
automatic emergency braking system
feature that detects potential collisions with a vehicle ahead, provides forward collision warning, and automatically brakes to avoid a collision or lessen the severity of impact
Some systems also detect pedestrians or other objects.
automatic emergency steering system
feature that detects potential collisions with a vehicle ahead and automatically steers to avoid or lessen the severity of impact
automatic high beams system
feature that switches between high and low beam headlamps automatically based on lighting and traffic
AHB
autonomous driving chip
special system-on-a-chip designed specifically to interpret and recognize, in real-time, traffic-control devices in order to either assist a driver with control of the vehicle or in order to partially or fully automate all aspects of the dynamic driving task
auxiliary driving lamp
lighting device mounted to provide illumination forward of the vehicle, which supplements the upper beam of a standard headlighting system
axle
Signal/Attribute.Chassis.Axle : Axle configuration attributes
Signal/Attribute.Chassis.Axle : Axle signals
pin or shaft on or with which a wheel or pair of wheels revolves
back door
door or door system on the back end of a motor vehicle through which passengers can enter or depart the vehicle or cargo can be loaded or unloaded
backup camera system
feature that displays the area behind the vehicle when in reverse gear
backup lamp
lamp that illuminates the road to the rear of a vehicle and provides a warning signal to pedestrians and other drivers when the vehicle is backing up or is about to back up
battery management
Signal/Attribute.Drivetrain.BatteryManagement : Battery Management attributes
device or solution that manages battery performance, including controlling the charging and discharging of batteries, electrochemical cells, and fuel cells
bead
part of the tire made of steel wires, wrapped or reinforced by ply cords, that is shaped to fit the rim
bias ply tire
pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at alternate angles substantially less than 90° to the centerline of the tread
blind spot warning system
feature that detects vehicles in the blind spot while driving and notifies the driver to their presence
Some systems provide an additional warning if the driver activates the turn signal.
blocking
structure, device, or another substantial article placed against or around an article of cargo to prevent horizontal movement of the article of cargo
body
Signal/Attribute.Body : All body components
outer panels that shroud a vehicle's mechanical and electrical workings
backless child restraint system or a belt-positioning seat
fixed diagonal structural member in an open body vehicle that is used to brace the roll-bar and that connects the roll-bar to the main body of the vehicle structure
bracing
structure, device, or another substantial article placed against an article of cargo to prevent it from tipping, that may also prevent it from shifting
brake
Signal/Attribute.Chassis.Axle.RowX.Wheel.Left/Right.Brake : Brake signals for wheel
energy conversion mechanism used to stop, or hold a vehicle stationary
brake fluid
liquid designed for use in a motor vehicle hydraulic brake system in which it will contact elastomeric components
flexible conduit, other than a vacuum tubing connector, manufactured for use in a brake system to transmit or contain the fluid pressure or vacuum used to apply force to a vehicle's brakes
brake hose, with or without armor, equipped with end fittings for use in a brake system
brake pedal
Signal/Attribute.Chassis.Brake : Brake system signals
device used to control the brakes of a vehicle
device installed in a brake system that provides the energy required to actuate the brakes, either directly or indirectly through an auxiliary device, with the operator action consisting only of modulating the energy application level
system, which purpose is to stop or hold a vehicle stationary
conduit or line used in a brake system to transmit or contain the medium (fluid or vacuum) used to apply the motor vehicle's brakes
bullet resistant shield
shield or barrier that is installed completely inside a motor vehicle behind and separate from glazing materials that prevents bullets from coming through it
cabin
Signal/Attribute.Cabin : All in-cabin components
interior space of a vehicle
car bed
child restraint system designed to restrain or position a child in the supine or prone position on a continuous flat surface
carcass
tire structure, except for tread and sidewall rubber
cargo equipment
equipment used for transportation, protection and preservation of cargo
cargo lamp
lamp that is mounted on a multipurpose passenger vehicle, truck, or bus for the purpose of providing illumination to load or unload cargo
casing
used tire to which additional tread may be attached for the purpose of retreading
catalyst
Signal/Attribute.OBD.Catalyst : Catalyst signals
canister in the exhaust system, usually situated before the muffler, containing a substance that reacts chemically with the exhaust in order to reduce harmful emissions
charge connector
conductive device that, by insertion into a vehicle charge inlet, establishes an electrical connection of the vehicle to the external electric power supply for the purpose of transferring energy and exchanging information
chassis
Signal/Attribute.Chassis : All attributes concerning steering
load-supporting frame of a commercial motor vehicle, exclusive of any appurtenances which might be added to accommodate cargo
clearanece lamp
lamp that provides light to the front or rear, mounted on the permanent structure of the vehicle, such that it indicates the overall width of the vehicle
collision intervention system
feature that assists the driver in avoiding collisions with approaching vehicles and obstacles
collision warning system
feature that prevent or reduce the severity of a collision
combination headlamp
headlamp that is a combination of two different headlamp types chosen from a type F sealed beam headlamp, an integral beam headlamp, or a replaceable bulb headlamp
connector
device providing mechanical connection and disconnection of high voltage electrical conductors to a suitable mating component, including its housing
convex mirror
mirror having a curved reflective surface whose shape is the same as that of the exterior surface of a section of a sphere
cord
set of strands forming the plies in the tire
cruise control
Signal/Attribute.ADAS.CruiseControl : Signals from Cruise Control system
device that automatically controls the vehicle's speed when engaged by the driver
drive cycle status
Signal/Attribute.OBD.DriveCycleStatus : PID 41 - OBD status for the current drive cycle
current status of a drive cycle of a vehicle
current location
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.Infotainment.Navigation.CurrentLocation : The current latitude and longitude of the vehicle.
current location of a vehicle
cushion
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.Seat.RowX.PosX.Cushion : Cushion signals.
anything that is used to soften an impact or absorb shocks
cushion switch
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.Seat.RowX.PosX.Switch.Cushion : Cushion switches
daytime running lamp
steady burning lamp that is used to improve the conspicuity of a vehicle from the front and front sides when the regular headlamps are not required for driving
destination set
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.Infotainment.Navigation.DestinatonSet : A navigation has been selected.
device that sets the destination of a vehicle
direct driver monitoring system
feature that detects the driver’s eye and/or head movement to estimate where the driver is looking
Some systems may provide a warning to the driver and/or limit the use of other features.
distance to object
Signal/Attribute.ADAS.ObstacleDetection.DistanceToObject : Distance signals form Obstacle Sensor System
device that tells the driver the distance from the vehicle to a given object
door
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.Door : All doors
assembly that is installed in an interior or exterior wall; that is movable in a sliding, pivoting, hinged, or revolving manner of movement; and that is used by consumers to produce or close off an opening for use as a means of human passage
door frame
rearmost perimeter structure, including trim but excluding glass, of the forward door and the forwardmost perimeter structure, including trim but excluding glass
double door
system of two doors where the front door or wing door opens first and connects to the rear door or bolted door, which opens second
driver monitoring system
feature that tracks driver alertness
driver re-engagement system
feature that generates a series of escalating warnings and interventions attempting to engage an unresponsive driver
If the driver does not respond, the system brings the vehicle to a full stop while maintaining steering control. Some systems may steer the vehicle to the side of the road and/or make an emergency call if the driver fails to respond.
drivetrain
Signal/Attribute.Drivetrain : Drivetrain attributes internal combustion engines
system of components that generates power and transmits it to the wheels of a vehicle
driving control assistance system
feature that makes motor vehicle travel safer by automating, improving or adapting some or all of the tasks involved in operating a vehicle
dunnage
set of loose materials used to support and protect cargo
dunnage bag
inflatable bag intended to fill otherwise empty space between articles of cargo, or between articles of cargo and the wall of the vehicle
ESC
Signal/Attribute.ADAS.ESC : Electronic Stability Control System signals
system that augments vehicle directional stability by applying and adjusting the vehicle brake torques individually to induce a correcting yaw moment to a vehicle, is computer-controlled with the computer using a closed-loop algorithm to limit vehicle oversteer and to limit vehicle understeer and has a means to monitor driver steering inputs
edge protector
device placed on the exposed edge of an article to distribute tiedown forces over a larger area of cargo than the tiedown itself, to protect the tiedown and/or cargo from damage, and to allow the tiedown to slide freely when being tensioned
system that uses electric current to actuate the service brake
electric motor
Signal/Attribute.Drivetrain.ElectricMotor : Electric Motor specific signals.
electro-mechanical machine which converts electrical energy into mechanical energy
electrical chassis
set of conductive parts of the vehicle whose electrical potential is taken as reference and which are conductively linked together, and not high voltage sources during normal vehicle operation
mechanism designed to stop a vehicle after a single failure occurs in the service brake system of a part designed to contain compressed air or brake fluid or vacuum
engine
Signal/Attribute.Drivetrain.InternalCombustionEngine : Engine-specific attributes
machine for converting any of various forms of energy into mechanical force and motion
external lights
Signal/Attribute.Body.Lights : All lights
head lights, tail lights, stop lights, back-up lights, turn signals and hazard warning lights
fifth wheel
device mounted on a truck tractor or similar towing vehicle (e.g., converter dolly) which interfaces with and couples to the upper coupler assembly of a semitrailer
portion of an automobile that is located below the passenger compartment
folding door
movable barrier, which will close off an entranceway to a bus, multipurpose passenger vehicle or truck, consisting of two or more hinge panels that swing, slide, or rotate and does not have a striker and latch assembly
forward collision warning system
feature that detects a potential collision with a vehicle ahead and alerts the driver
Some systems also provide alerts for pedestrians or other objects.
friction mat
device placed between the deck of a vehicle and an article of cargo, or between articles of cargo, intended to provide greater friction than exists naturally between these surfaces
front fog lamp
lighting device whose beam provides downward illumination forward of the vehicle and close to the ground, and is to be used only under conditions of rain, snow, dust, smoke or fog
fuel cell
Signal/Attribute.Drivetrain.FuelCell : Fuel Cell attributes
electrochemical cell that produces electricity via the non-combustion reaction of a consumable fuel, typically hydrogen
fuel system
Signal/Attribute.Drivetrain.FuelSystem : Fuel System attributes
combination of fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel lines, oil injection metering system, and carburetor or fuel injection components, and includes all fuel system vents
GPS
groove
space between two adjacent tread ribs
HVAC
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.HVAC : Climate control
system used for moving air between indoor and outdoor areas along with heating and cooling
hazard warning signal
set of lamps that flash simultaneously to the front and rear, on both the right and left sides of a commercial motor vehicle, to indicate to an approaching driver the presence of a vehicular hazard
head restraint
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.Seat.RowX.PosX.HeadRestraint : Head restraint settings
device that limits the rearward displacement of a seated occupant's head relative to the occupant's torso
head restraint switch
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.Seat.RowX.PosX.Switch.HeadRestraint : Head restraint switches
device that allows for modification of the level of height or angle of a head restraint
head-up display system
feature that projects information relevant to driving into the driver’s forward line of sight
headlamp
lamp used to provide general illumination ahead of a motor vehicle
heater
device or assembly of devices or appliances used to heat the interior of any motor vehicle
high mounted stop lamp
lamp mounted high and possibly forward of the tail, stop, and rear turn signal lamps intended to give a steady stop warning through intervening vehicles to operators of following vehicles
hinge
device system used to position the door relative to the body structure and control the path of the door swing for passenger ingress and egress
hood
Signal/Attribute.Body.Hood : Hood status
exterior movable body panel forward of the windshield that is used to cover an engine, luggage, storage, or battery compartment
specialized container, primarily used to contain and transport materials in the waste, recycling, construction/demolition and scrap industries, which is used in conjunction with specialized vehicles, in which the container is loaded and unloaded onto a tilt frame body by an articulating hook-arm
horn
Signal/Attribute.Body.Horn : Horn signals
device able to give an adequate and reliable warning sign
hydraulic guard
guard designed to use fluid properties to provide resistance force to deformation
identification lamp
lamp used to identify certain types of commercial motor vehicles
indirect driver monitoring system
feature that observes vehicle states, motions and/or driver performance indicators to estimate driver distraction, inattention, or misuse
infotainment
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.Infotainment : Infotainment system
vehicle system that combines entertainment and information delivery to drivers and passengers
innerliner
layer forming the inside surface of a tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium within the tire
integral beam headlamp
headlamp comprising an integral and indivisible optical assembly including lens, reflector, and light source
internal combustion engine
heat engine in which the combustion that generates the heat takes place inside the engine proper instead of in a furnace
internal lights
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.Lights : Interior lights signals and sensors
halogen lamps or light-emitting diodes (LEDs) used to illuminate a vehicle's interior space
key
physical device that, when inserted into the starting system (by physical or electronic means), enables the vehicle operator to activate the engine or motor
lamp
device used to produce artificial light
lane centering assistance system
feature that provides steering support to assist the driver in continuously maintaining the vehicle at or near the center of the lane
lane departure detection
Signal/Attribute.ADAS.LaneDepartureDetection : Signals from Land Departure Detection System
system of electronic components designed to warn a driver when a vehicle strays out of its lane
lane departure warning system
feature that monitors vehicle’s position within the driving lane and alerts driver as the vehicle approaches or crosses lane markers
lane keeping assistance system
feature that provides steering support to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle in the lane
The system reacts only when the vehicle approaches or crosses a lane line or road edge.
latch
device employed to maintain the door in a closed position relative to the vehicle body with provisions for deliberate release
license plate lamp
lamp used to illuminate the license plate on the rear of a motor vehicle
lidar
device or system that emits pulsed laser light and processes their reflections for display and is used especially for detecting and locating objects
local HVAC
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.HVAC.RowX.Left/Right : Climate control
local lights
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.Lights.RowX.Left/Right : Interior lights signals and sensors
replacement floor on a motor vehicle whose original floor has been removed, in part or in total, and replaced by a floor that is lower than the original floor
luggage compartment
space in the vehicle for luggage accommodation, separated from the passenger compartment by the front or rear bulkhead and bounded by a roof, hood or trunk lid, floor, and side walls
lumbar
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.Seat.RowX.PosX.Lumbar : Lumbar signals
mechanical or pneumatic device that matches a vehicle's seat back to the contours of the driver or passenger
lumbar switch
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.Seat.RowX.PosX.Switch.Lumbar : Lumbar switches
device that allows for the adjustment of lumbar support
massage
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.Seat.RowX.PosX.Switch.Massage : Massage switches
device that allows for the adjustment of moving elements in the seats
mechanically aimable headlamp
headlamp having three pads on the lens, forming an aiming plane used for laboratory photometric testing and for adjusting and inspecting the aim of the headlamp when installed on the vehicle
media
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.Infotainment.Media : All Media actions
system that allows the driver and passengers to access the media in the vehicle
metal coil
article of cargo comprised of elements, mixtures, compounds, or alloys commonly known as metal, metal foil, metal leaf, forged metal, stamped metal, metal wire, metal rod, or metal chain that are packaged as a roll, coil, spool, wind, or wrap, including plastic or rubber coated electrical wire and communications cable
mirror heating
Signal/Attribute.Body.Mirrors.Left/Right.Heating : Mirror heater signals
system that provides heat to the windows
mirrors
Signal/Attribute.Body.Mirrors : All mirrors
polished or smooth surfaces (as of glass) that form images by reflection
replacement roof on a motor vehicle whose original roof has been removed, in part or in total
multi-piece windshield
windshield consisting of two or more windshield glazing surface areas
navigation
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.Infotainment.Navigation : All navigation actions
device that communicates with global positioning satellites to determine a vehicle's physical location and plot a course using stored map information
night vision system
feature that improves forward visibility at night by projecting enhanced images on instrument cluster or head-up display
non-pneumatic tire
mechanical device that transmits, either directly or through a wheel or wheel center member, the vertical load and tractive forces from the roadway to the vehicle, generates the tractive forces that provide the directional control of the vehicle and does not rely on the containment of any gas or fluid for providing those functions
O2 sensor
Signal/Attribute.OBD.O2WR.SensorX : Wide range/band oxygen senor 8
sensor mounted in the exhaust stream that relays air/fuel ratio information to the fuel control computer that allows the computer to make adjustments
O2 sensor other
Signal/Attribute.OBD.O2.Bank2.Sensor1 : Oxygen sensor
OBD
Signal/Attribute.OBD : OBD data.
computer-controlled system that identifies malfunctioning or out-of-adjustment components under its control through the display of trouble codes
status
Signal/Attribute.OBD.Status : PID 01 - OBD status
current OBD status of a vehicle
obstacle detection
Signal/Attribute.ADAS.ObstacleDetection : Signals form Obstacle Sensor System
system that detects obstacles in close proximity to the vehicle
parking assistance system
feature that helps drivers park with greater precision
parking brake
Signal/Attribute.Chassis.ParkingBrake : Parking brake signals
mechanism designed to prevent the movement of a stationary motor vehicle
parking collision warning system
feature that detects objects close to the vehicle during parking maneuvers and notifies the driver
parking lamp
lamp on both the left and right of the vehicle which shows to the front and is intended to mark the vehicle when parked or serve as a reserve front position indicating system in the event of headlamp failure
passenger compartment
space for occupant accommodation that is bounded by the roof, floor, side walls, doors, outside glazing, front bulkhead and rear bulkhead or rear gate, as well as electrical protection barriers provided for protecting the occupants from direct contact with high voltage live parts
played
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.Infotainment.Media.Played : Collection of signals updated in concert when a new media is played
current media played in the vehicle
pneumatic tire
mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric and steel or other materials, which, when mounted on an automotive wheel, provides traction and contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load
push-out window
vehicle window designed to open outward
radar
device or system that emits radio waves and processes their reflections for display and is used especially for detecting and locating objects
radial ply tire
pneumatic tire in which the ply cords which extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90° to the centerline of the tread
rain detection
Signal/Attribute.Body.Raindetection : Rainsensor signals
feature that detects rain
rear cross traffic warning system
feature that detects vehicles approaching from the side at the rear of the vehicle while in reverse gear and alerts the driver
Some systems also warn for pedestrians or other objects.
rear head restraint
rear seat back, or any independently adjustable seat component attached to or adjacent to a seat back, that has a height equal to or greater than 700 mm, in any position of backset and height adjustment
rear impact guard
device installed on or near the rear of a vehicle so that when the vehicle is struck from the rear, the device limits the distance that the striking vehicle's front end slides under the rear end of the impacted vehicle
rear shade
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.RearShade : Rear window shade.
shade of a rear window
rearview mirror
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.RearviewMirror : Rearview mirror
mirror (as in an automobile) that gives a view of the area behind a vehicle
recline
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.Seat.RowX.PosX.Switch.Recline : Recline switches
device that allows for reclining a seat
device which is used on a vehicle to give an indication to an approaching driver by the reflected light from the lamps on the approaching vehicle
remote parking assistance system
feature that without the driver being physically present inside the vehicle, provides steering, braking, accelerating and/or gear selection while moving a vehicle into or out of a parking space
The driver must constantly supervise this support feature and maintain responsibility for parking.
replaceable bulb headlamp
headlamp comprising a bonded lens and reflector assembly and one or two replaceable light sources
reverse automatic emergency braking system
feature that detects potential collisions while in reverse gear and automatically brakes to avoid or lessen the severity of impact
rim
metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
portion of an automobile that sits above the passenger compartment, protecting the vehicle occupants from sun, wind and other external elements
saddle-mount
device, designed and constructed to be readily demountable, used in driveaway-towaway operations to perform the functions of a conventional fifth wheel
school bus signal lamp
alternately flashing lamp mounted horizontally both front and rear, intended to identify a vehicle as a school bus and to inform other users of the highway that such vehicle is stopped on the highway to take on or discharge school children
seat
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.Seat : All seats.
part of a vehicle that has been designed for someone to sit on
component involved in transferring seat belt loads to the vehicle structure, including, but not limited to, the attachment hardware, but excluding webbing or straps, seat frames, seat pedestals, and the vehicle structure itself, whose failure causes separation of the belt from the vehicle structure
seat belt mounting structure
vehicle body or frame component, including trim, that incorporates an upper seat belt anchorage and that is located rearward of the rearmost outboard designated seating position, and that extends above a horizontal plane 660 mm above the seating reference point (SgRP) of that seating position
switch
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.Seat.RowX.PosX.Switch : Seat switch signals
device that allows for the adjustment of a seat's position
primary brake system used for slowing and stopping a vehicle
shoring bar
device placed transversely between the walls of a vehicle and cargo to prevent cargo from tipping or shifting
side bolster
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.Seat.RowX.PosX.SideBolster : Side bolster settings
set of adjustable seat elements on the sides of the seat cushion and/or on the seat back that allow lateral retention of the occupant
side bolster switch
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.Seat.RowX.PosX.Switch.SideBolster : Side bolster switches
device that allows for adjustment of the side bolster
side front door
door that, in a side view, has 50 percent or more of its opening area forward of the rearmost point on the driver's seat back, when the seat back is adjusted to its most vertical and rearward position
side rear door
door that, in a side view, has 50 percent or more of its opening area to the rear of the rearmost point on the driver's seat back, when the driver's seat is adjusted to its most vertical and rearward position
sidewall
portion of a tire between the tread and the bead
silicone base brake fluid
brake fluid that consists of not less than 70 percent by weight of a diorgano polysiloxane
sliding window
window designed to open by moving vertically or horizontally
speedometer
brake system consisting of two or more subsystems actuated by a single control designed so that a leakage-type failure of a pressure component in a single subsystem (except structural failure of a housing that is common to two or more subsystems) shall not impair the operation of any other subsystem
vehicle system used in conjunction with the key to activate the engine or motor
steering column
structural housing that surrounds a steering shaft
steering control system
basic steering mechanism and its associated trim hardware, including any portion of a steering column assembly that provides energy absorption upon impact
steering shaft
component that transmits steering torque from the steering wheel to the steering gear
steering wheel
Signal/Attribute.Chassis.SteeringWheel : Steering wheel signals
handwheel by means of which one steers a vehicle
stop lamp
lamp shown to the rear of a motor vehicle to indicate that the service brake system is engaged
sunroof shade
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.Sunroof.Shade : Sun roof shade status
shade of a sunroof window
sunroof
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.Sunroof : Sun roof status.
fixed or operable opening in the roof of a vehicle that is covered with a metal or glass plug
surge brake system
self-contained, permanently closed hydraulic brake system for trailers that relies on inertial forces, developed in response to the braking action of the towing vehicle, applied to a hydraulic device mounted on or connected to the tongue of the trailer, to slow down or stop the towed vehicle
surround view camera system
feature that displays the immediate surroundings of some or all sides of the vehicle while stopped or during low speed maneuvers
TCS
Signal/Attribute.ADAS.TCS : Traction Control System signals
safety feature that regulates wheel spin and prevents loss of control under acceleration by ensuring maximum traction and contact between the tires and the road (by adjusting brake pressure to one or more wheels, closing the throttle, or reducing the fuel supply to at least one or more cylinders)
tail lamp
lamp used to designate the rear of a motor vehicle
component of the fuel metering device that connects to the driver-operated accelerator control system and that by input from the driver-operated accelerator control system controls the engine speed
tiedown
combination of securing devices which forms an assembly that attaches articles of cargo to, or restrains articles of cargo on, a vehicle or trailer, and is attached to anchor point
tire
Signal/Attribute.Chassis.Axle.RowX.Wheel.Left/Right.Tire : Tire signals for wheel
rubber casing, hoop, and strip or band of all kinds designed and shaped or built to form the tread of or to fit a vehicle wheel
tow bar
strut or column-like device temporarily attached between the rear of a towing vehicle and the front of the vehicle being towed
trailer assistance system
feature that assists the driver with visual guidance while backing towards a trailer or during backing maneuvers with a trailer attached
Some systems may provide additional images while driving or backing with a trailer. Some systems may provide steering assistance during backing maneuvers.
transmission
Signal/Attribute.Drivetrain.Transmission : Transmission-specific attributes
system in a vehicle that changes gears at different speeds
tread
portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road
tread rib
tread section running circumferentially around a tire
trunk
Signal/Attribute.Body.Trunk : Trunk status
space that is intended to be used for carrying luggage or cargo
trunk lid
moveable body panel that is not designed or intended as a passenger car entry point for passengers and that provides access from outside a passenger car to a trunk compartment
turn signal lamp
lamp used to indicate a change in direction by emitting a flashing light on the side of a motor vehicle towards which a turn will be made
unit magnification mirror
plane or flat mirror with a reflective surface through which the angular height and width of the image of an object is equal to the angular height and width of the object when viewed directly at the same distance except for flaws that do not exceed normal manufacturing tolerances
relates a vehicle part to an operation in which it is used
system that uses a vacuum and atmospheric pressure for transmitting a force from the driver control to the service brake, not including a system that uses vacuum only to assist the driver in applying muscular force to hydraulic or mechanical components
vehicle identification
Attribute.Vehicle.VehicleIdentification : Attributes that identify a vehicle
series of Arabic numbers and Roman letters that is assigned to a motor vehicle for identification purposes.
vehicle part
article the primary use of which is to improve, repair, replace, or serve as a component part of a vehicle
vehicle system
assembly of devices combined to perform one or more specific functions in a vehicle
washer fluid
Signal/Attribute.Body.Windshield.Front/Rear.WasherFluid : Front/Rear windshield washer fluid signals
fluid used to wash the car windows and windshields
wheel
Signal/Attribute.Chassis.Axle.RowX.Wheel : wheel signals
circular object that revolves on an axle and is fixed below a vehicle or other object to enable it to move easily over the ground
window
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.Door.RowX.Left/Right.Window : Door window status
opening in the wall or roof of a vehicle, that lets air and light in, as well as increases the visibility of the surroundings
window shade
Signal/Attribute.Cabin.Door.RowX.Left/Right.Shade : Side window shade
piece of stiff cloth or heavy paper that you can pull down over a window as a covering
windshield
Signal/Attribute.Body.Windshield : Windshield signals
principal forward facing glazed surface provided for forward vision in operating a motor vehicle
windshield heating
Signal/Attribute.Body.Windshield.Front/Rear.Heating : Front/Rear windshield heater signals
device that heats the windshield
wiping
Signal/Attribute.Body.Windshield.Front/Rear.Wiping : Front/Rear windshield wiper signals
device that wipes the windows and windshields