Car Definitions

What does Heated/Cooled Seats mean?

Seats that use perforations in the upholstery that release cool air from one or more fans to mitigate the effects of heat from the fabric or leather on the passenger's body.

What does Active Headrests mean?

Technology that moves headrests up and forward in a collision to reduce the distance the head travels and prevent whiplash injuries.

What does Torque mean?

The pulling power of a vehicle. Generally, vehicles with higher torque are known to accelerate faster.

What does OBD (On-board Diagnostics) mean?

An industry-standard port usually found near the steering column that is used to connect diagnostic equipment and read error codes through a car’s on-board computer.

What does Winch mean?

A mechanical recovery device that is found on some SUVs. It is made up of a rope, cable, or chain and is used mostly for self recovery in tricky off-road situations.