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GLOSSARY
ABS The Anti-lock Braking
System prevents the wheels
from locking when the brakes
are applied in an emergency,
reducing the possibility of a skid
on wet, icy or loose surfaces,
and enabling the driver to retain
steering control.
As speed rises, torque becomes
less important than power for
maintaining high speeds.
Power Power is a measurement
of how fast work can be done.
i-DSI Burns petrol more efficiently,
producing more power and torque
while keeping a lid on fuel
CO2 Carbon dioxide is one of the
exhaust gases believed to be one
of the causes of the green house
effect. The lower the CO2
emissions, the better for the
environment.
consumption and CO2 emissions.
CVT-7 It’s like having 3 gearboxes
in one. Each mode of the
Continuous Variable Transmission
- 7 speed (CVT-7) is available at
the touch of a button. If you want
instant get-up-and-go, there’s 'S',
sport mode. But for those times
when you’re looking for a different
style of driving, simply select 'D'
for normal drive and you’ve got the
perfect balance of performance
and fuel economy. The third option
is a full 7-speed gearbox, which,
like a Formula 1 car, can be
operated from paddles in the
steering wheel.
EBD Electronic Brake-force
Distribution works in tandem with
ABS analysing weight distribution
around the car and automatically
adjusting the braking force applied
to front and rear wheels to help
maintain directional stability.
Torque Torque is a twisting or
rotational force. For example,
when you use a spanner to tighten
a bolt, you are actually applying
torque to turn the bolt. The further
out you hold the spanner, the more
torque you apply. Low rev torque is
the ability of an engine to develop
strong response (rotational force),
and hence, acceleration from lower
revs and speeds.
Model shown is Jazz 1.4 i-DSI SE
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