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    Electronic throttle control (ETC) is an automotive technology that uses electronics to replace the traditional mechanical linkages between the driver's...
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    that the throttle is completely closed. Some engine control units (ECUs) also control the throttle position by electronic throttle control (ETC) or "drive...
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  • the control used by the driver to regulate power is sometimes called the throttle, accelerator, or gas pedal. For a gasoline engine, the throttle most...
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    servomechanism that takes over the car's throttle to maintain a steady speed set by the driver. Speed control existed in early automobiles such as the...
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    Electronic stability control (ESC), also referred to as electronic stability program (ESP) or dynamic stability control (DSC), is a computerized technology...
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    just the propulsion of the vehicle through electronic throttle control, or it may refer to electronic control over propulsion as well as steering and braking...
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    been caused due to deficiencies in the drive-by-wire throttle system or Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS). Michael Barr of the Barr Group testified...
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    displays instrumentation and controls for the vehicle's operation. An electronic equivalent may be called an electronic instrument cluster, digital instrument...
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  • similar way to road cars), and are responsible for operating electronic throttle control, clutch and gearshift actuation (via an electric, hydraulic,...
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    2013-12-18. "What is an electronic parking brake or electronic handbrake?". www.carwow.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-05-11. "What is an electronic parking brake? | Parkers"...
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    An immobiliser or immobilizer is an electronic security device fitted to a motor vehicle that prevents the engine from being started unless the correct...
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  • Wide open throttle or wide-open throttle (WOT), also called full throttle, is the fully opened state of a throttle on an engine (internal combustion engine...
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    system Ignition system Idle speed control (typically either via an idle air control valve or the electronic throttle system) Variable valve timing and/or...
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  • cylinders Closing the throttle, if the vehicle is fitted with drive by wire throttle In turbocharged vehicles, a boost control solenoid is actuated to...
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    from 11.3:1 to 11.5:1 Siemens MSS54 engine control unit (MSS70 in the later Z4 M) Electronic throttle control Scavenging oil pump to avoid oil starvation...
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    ignition systems, variable valve timing on the exhaust side, electronic throttle control, and a special oil pan with a pass-through for the half shafts...
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    drive. The XT1200Z also features multi-mode traction control system and electronic throttle control (YCC-T) with programs to support off-road use, switchable...
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    discontinued for 2005, and the throttle control was switched to drive-by-wire. The switch to electronic throttle control necessitated that the cruise function...
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    introduced in 2003 engines, just before switching to Series III. Electronic throttle control is added to all versions, as is returnless fuel injection. Stronger...
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    000 rpm, except for N52B25 (130 kW). Like the M54, the N52 uses electronic throttle control and variable valve timing (double-VANOS). Higher output versions...
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    1MZ-FE with VVT-i used a dual throttle body while later versions used a drive by wire system (or electronic throttle control). It also contains an EGR block...
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    Telematics Tell-tale Trip computer Controls Bowden cable Brake Clutch Cruise control Electronic throttle control Gear stick Manettino dial Parking brake...
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    same year. The 1KZ-TE also adopts the electronically controlled fuel injection, ETCS-i (Electronic throttle control System - intelligent) technology which...
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  • camshaft. The 2004–2008 Chevrolet Malibu uses a version with electronic throttle control and a special unitized exhaust manifold and catalytic converter...
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  • the speed of their drive motors. An electronic speed control follows a speed reference signal (derived from a throttle lever, joystick, or other manual input)...
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    continuously variable cam phasing on both intake and exhaust valves and electronic throttle control. Other features include piston oil-jet capability, forged and...
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    and the 1998–2003 LX 470. Another 2UZ-FE variation adds VVT-i, electronic throttle control, and a plastic intake manifold. Applications (calendar years):...
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    of rotation speeds. This can assist the driver in selecting appropriate throttle and gear settings for the driving conditions. Prolonged use at high speeds...
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  • before release of the software. The NASA study of the Toyota electronic throttle control firmware found at least 243 violations of these rules. Life critical...
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    spark coils, an electronic drive by wire throttle (Bosch "E-Gas"), cylinder-selective knock control, and cylinder bank adaptive lambda control, utilising eight...
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