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A-arm - A suspension control arm in the shape of an A, a design that resists lateral forces
Acquisition fee - A fee charged by a lessor to begin a lease
Active head restraint - A head restraint that reacts to collision forces to cradle head
Active suspension - A suspension system that raises and lowers body independently
adaptive cruise control A system that maintains distance between vehicles
Adaptive suspension A suspension system that varies shock absorber firmness
Adjusted capitalized cost The final amount on which lease payments are calculated
Air shocks A shock absorber with air chamber that adjusts length and height of chassis
Alternator A generator that produces electricity to charge battery and electrical components
Antilock braking system (ABS) A system that prevents lockup and skidding during braking
Automatic leveling A suspension that raises the body to compensate when weighed down
Automatic-locking hubs Devices that lock front wheels to drive axles when activated
Body-on-frame A vehicle body construction utilizing a rigid steel frame separate from body
Body roll The leaning of a vehicle’s body during cornering
Brake assist A provision that increases braking power when driver is making a panic stop
Brake fade A condition in which brakes lose their effectiveness due to overheating
Brake linearity An even correlation between brake pedal position and braking action
Capitalized cost reduction A down payment that lowers the capitalized cost of a lease
Captive Lease Company A lease company that is the finance division of an automaker
Center differential A differential in driveline between axles without driveline binding
Chassis A vehicle’s structural framework, excluding the body
Child-safety door locks A switch on rear doors that disables the inside handle
Clutch less manual An automatic transmission that allows gears to be changed manually
Coefficient of drag A measure of a vehicle’s resistance to the air through which it passes
Coil spring A helical suspension spring used predominantly on passenger cars
Consumer Leasing Act A Federal Reserve Board regulation to disclose all leasing costs
Continuously variable transmission An automatic transmission with infinite drive ratios
Control arm A suspension-connecting wheel to frame allowing it to move independently
Curb weight The weight of a vehicle with a full tank of fuel and fluids
Dealer preparation fee A fee dealers charge for getting a car ready for purchase or lease
Default charge A penalty fee charged to the lessee for a late monthly lease payment
Deficiency The difference between amount owed on a lease and the current cash value
Differential A gear that permits an axle or driveshaft to rotate at different speeds
Disc brake A system that slows a wheel’s rotation by squeezing an attached metal disc
Displacement The volume of an engine’s cylinders, a general indicator of its size and power
Double-wishbone suspension A suspension using hinged control arms to guide wheel
Drag coefficient A measure of a vehicle’s resistance to the air through which it passes
Driveline The parts of the drive train excluding the engine and transmission
Drive train All components that generate power and propel a vehicle
Drum brake A system to slow rotation with curved brake shoes against attached metal drum
Dualie A pickup truck with dual wheels on each side of its rear axle
Early termination The ending of a lease, by a lessee, before the agreed-upon end of term
Electro chromatic mirror A rearview mirror that darkens at night in response to headlights
Electronically limited top speed A computerized governor to control a vehicles’ speed
Electronic brake-force distribution An system using each wheel’s brake
Electronic stability system An antilock braking system to keep a vehicle on course
Engine braking The engine’s ability to slow the car when the transmission is in a low gear
4x4 The designation for a four-wheel-drive vehicle and off-road capability
Fuel injection/electronic fuel injection A system-replacing carburetor for efficiency
GAP insurance Pays off the lease balance if a leased vehicle is stolen or totaled
Gas shocks A shock absorber that compresses gas to prevent the oil from foaming
GPS A system of satellites signals that can calculate locations
Gross capitalized cost A leased vehicle’s negotiated purchase price
Gross combined weight rating The maximum allowable weight of vehicle and trailer
Gross vehicle weight rating The maximum allowable weight of vehicle
Head restraint A cushion mounted on backrest to protect against whiplash-type injuries
Home Link A remote control that can be programmed to powered to control systems
Horizontally opposed engine A two cylinder with heads on opposite side’s crankshaft
Hydraulic mounts Drive train mounts filled with hydraulic fluid to better isolate vibrations
Indemnity A lease contract provision that absolves charges incurred by the lessee
Independent suspension A system that wheels are attached independently to the chassis
Intercooler A radiator that cools the air compressed by a supercharger or turbocharger
Kick down A downshift in an automatic transmission triggered by using accelerator
LATCH A pair of anchors that child-safety seats can be attached
Leaf spring A suspension spring using flat steel strips in heavy-duty trucks
Lean-burn An engine that combusts a leaner-than-normal fuel/air mixture
Lease inception The beginning of a lease
LED taillights Taillights that use LEDs for faster illumination and greater longevity
Lessee The person who leases the vehicle, the consumer
Lesser The company that grants a lease, such as a dealer, automaker or bank
Limited-slip differential A differential to route power away a free-spinning wheel
Load limiters A devices that allows seat belts to release during a forceful collision
McPherson strut A shock absorber that has a more structural role in a vehicle’s suspension
Mid-engine vehicle A vehicle with an engine located behind the seats within the wheelbase
Mileage allowance The max mileage a leased vehicle can be driven per year
Mileage charge A charge for an exceeded mileage allowance on a leased vehicle
Multilink suspension A multiple armed independent rear suspension
Navigation system An onboard map database using dynamic maps and voice prompts
Non-independent suspension A suspension in which wheels share a single, solid axle
Normally aspirated A fancy way of saying not turbocharged or supercharged
Overdrive Refers to the transmission’s highest gear; allows for efficient cruising
Overseer A condition in which a vehicle turns more sharply than the driver intends
Payload A vehicle’s cargo, or a maximum weight specification for that cargo
Pillars The structural uprights that support a car’s roof
Platform The vehicle basic structure on which size, strength and construction is defined
Power ratings Measures of the force exerted by an engine and its ability to do work
Production vehicle A vehicle produced for mass-market sale
Purchase option The opportunity for the lessee to buy the car at the end of the lease
Rack-and-pinion steering A steering system that turns wheels with small pinion gear
Ram air A forward-facing intake that forces air into an engine’s induction system
Rear-engine vehicle A vehicle in which the engine is located behind the rear axle
Regulation M The Federal Reserve Board’s Consumer Leasing Act
Rent charge A term to describe the lease fee or charge
Residual value The car’s wholesale value at end of the lease
Roll bar A tubular bar behind the cabin to protect occupants in the event of a rollover
Run-flat tires Tires designed to be operable over short distances when deflated
Satellite/cellular help systems A feature combining cellular and GPS technology
Seat belt pretensioners These devices remove the slack from a seat belt to prevent injury
Seat belt retractors The devices that pull safety belts into there stored positions
Second-generation airbags A front airbag that deploys less forcefully
Security deposit A cash sum required at lease as a safeguard against nonpayment
Semi-independent suspension A single axle with twist to emulate independent suspension
Shock absorber A suspension component to control up-and-down motion of wheels
Single-payment lease A lease that can pay all payments at the beginning
Skid plate A heavy-gauge steel plate bolted to a vehicle’s underbody to protect components
Space frame A vehicle frame constructed of tubular metal
Speed-sensitive volume Raises or lowers stereo’s volume as vehicle gains or loses speed
Springs The component that supports weight and absorbs shocks from bumps and dips
Stabilizer bar A steel bar that connects suspension components on opposite wheels
Standard Any equipment or feature that is included in a vehicle’s base list price
Steering feedback A feel for the road transmitted through the steering wheel
Subverted/subsidized lease A lease subsidized by an automaker
Supercharger A device driven by a belt, chain or gears that increases engine power
Tire aspect ratio A tire’s height relative to its width
Tire series Expresses the tire’s aspect ratio as a whole number
Top-tether anchor A rigid fastener for attaching a tether from a compatible child-safety seat
Torque steer A condition in which vehicle pulls to side under acceleration
Tensional rigidity A vehicle body’s resistance to twisting forces
Traction control A system that maintains traction and stay on course during acceleration
Transfer case A gearbox dividing power between axles in a four-wheel-drive system
Turbocharger A device to increase power by pumping air into combustion chambers
Turn-in The transition between forward motion and a turn
Under steer A condition in which a vehicle turns less sharply than the driver intends
Anybody A vehicle body construction in which the frame and body are a single unit
Unstrung weight The weight of all components not supported by the vehicle’s springs
Variable-assist steering A power-steering system that varies effort required to steer
Wheelbase The distance between front and rear wheels
Xenon High-intensity headlights using xenon gas to produce a bluish light

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