is a system you need to physically enable such as seat belts, passenger side airbag
advanced electronic components
components that enhance occupants safety such as advanced warning, lane departure, adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation
advanced driver-assistance systems
systems which automate, adapt and enhance vehicle systems for safety and better driving
air bags
refers to inflatable restraints located in steering wheels, dashes, seats, doors, pillars, roof rails, and headliners
air bag matrix
manufacturers’ specifications for components that need to be replaced or checked in the event of a deployment
detailing
all activities performed for final preparation for delivery to the customer; detailing includes but is not limited to installation of trim and accessories, cleaning and polishing
frame and structural components
provide the vehicle with strength and structural integrity
glass
a hard transparent substance that is laminated or tempered and sometimes tinted. Motor vehicle glass can be fixed as in windshields and rear windows or moveable as in side windows
glass hardware
glass hardware consists of moveable and adjustable parts and components that ensure the operation of moveable glass and consists of but is not limited to tracks, glass run channels, plastic guides, stops and regulators
interior components
interior components consist of trim, upholstery and panels within the vehicle
mechanical and electrical components
mechanical components consist of the moving parts that produce motion or a state of balance including suspension systems (steering and suspension), cooling systems, air conditioning systems, brake systems, fuel systems, the power train and the exhaust system. Electrical components are designed to perform a specific function (e.g. radio, defrost, cruise control) or to generate, store and distribute electricity (e.g. battery, charging system, relays)
outer body panels
portions of a motor vehicle that are attached to the frame or structural components of the vehicle by welding, bonding or by mechanical attachments
passive restraint systems
passive restraint systems include components such as dash, pads, head rest, collapsible steering columns and knee bolsters, motorized seat belts, air bags
refinishing
provides a smooth and level surface upon which paint will adhere, by sanding, filling, cleaning and priming the surface prior to, and including, the application of a final colour coat
restraint systems (also see definition for active and passive restraint systems)
restraint systems consist of passive or active safety components which provide occupants with injury protection in the event of a collision
structural components
any primary-stress-bearing portion of the body structure that affects its over-the-road performance or crash-worthiness
structural glass
a specific type of glass with a special design and installation process that adds to the structural integrity of the vehicle
unibody motor vehicle
vehicle design in which parts of the body structure serve as support for overall vehicle