BASIC VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES 2: COMFORT
What action(s) can Intelligent Distance Control (I-DC) take if it detects that the distance to the vehicle directly ahead is too close?
-Apply the brakes -Provide visual and audible warnings -Push the throttle pedal up against the driver's foot
How does the Rear Sonar System help the driver gauge clearance?
-As the vehicle approaches an obstacle, the system begins to slowly beep -When an obstacle is less than 10 inches away, beeping becomes continuous tone
What are three benefits of the Plasmacluster™ Air Purifier in vehicles equipped with an Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS)?
-Can suppress airborne bacteria -Can help keep skin naturally moisturized -Can reduce the adherence of odors to seats and interior trim
Which of the following statements are true of sonar system operation?
-Coverage is reduced at the outer corners of the bumper -The system may not detect certain angular or moving objects -The system may not detect objects moving at speeds above 3 mph -System detects obstacles up to six feet from the bumper INCORRECT!
What are the Integrated Control (I-CON) drive modes?
-Eco - enhances fuel economy by altering engine throttle and HVAC operation -Sport - provides performance feel by altering engine throttle and steering -Normal - for everyday driving
What are advantages of LED headlights compared to conventional halogen lightbulbs?
-LED last significantly longer -LED produce light more closely resembling daylight -LED uses less electricity
Which vehicle systems are controlled via GT-R's Multi-Function Display System?
-Navigation system -Climate control system -Hands-free functions -Audio system
Which vehicle systems are controlled via GT-R's Multi-Function Display System?
-Navigation system -Hands-free functions -Climate control system -Audio system
What does the Radio Data System (RDS) do?
-Program type/category button allows users to select type of music they want -Displays information such as a station name or call sign or text messages
How is Nissan's vehicle instrumentation designed for comfort?
-Some vehicles have gauges that move up and down with the steering column -Designers make sure it's easy to distinguish between numerals 3, 8, and 6 -Gauges are easy to read and communicate needed information at a glance
Under what circumstances does entry/exit assist return the driver's seat to its previous position?
-The driver's door is closed with the key turned to LOCK -The ignition is turned from ACC to On with the driver's door open -The key is inserted into the ignition after closing the door
Under what circumstances does entry/exit assist slide the driver's seat back?
-The driver's door is opened after removing the key from the ignition -The ignition is turned to LOCK with the driver's door open -The driver's door is opened after returning the ignition to the LOCK position
Intelligent Distance Control (I-DC) will only work if ____.
-Vehicle Dynamic Control is turned on -Snow mode is turned off -The I-DC system is turned on -The vehicle is traveling above 3 mph
What's the advantage of a mobile entertainment system?
-Videos can play on front navigation screen on some vehicles when parked -Lets rear seat passengers watch videos on one or two screens
What does entry/exit assist do?
-allows driver's seat to slide back automatically to ease entry and exit -The steering column moves up to ease entry and exit on some vehicles
How is Nissan's Advanced Drive-Assist Display designed to increase recognition and make the meters easier to read?
Titled 20 degrees, providing 3-D-like depth
Climate-controlled seats use a thermal-electric device to produce heat or cool air, but how is that air moved through the seat cushion and seatback?
A blower motor mounted under each seat
How do rain-sensing windshield wipers operate?
A sensor mounted on the windshield detects water droplets
The main purpose of the grape seed polyphenol filter in the Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) is to eliminate ____.
Allergens
What's the advantage of automatic volume control for an audio system?
Automatically adjusts sound levels based on vehicle speed and/or traffic noise
In which scenario might a driver want to turn the rear sonar off?
Backing up with a trailer
What will trigger recirculation mode in the Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS)?
If the external sensor detects a high level of exhaust gases
What's the advantage of a mobile entertainment system?
Lets rear seat passengers watch videos on one or two screens Videos can play on front navigation screen on some vehicles when parked
Which action can shorten High Intensity Discharge bulb life?
Rapidly cycling the lights on and off
What can RCA jacks be used for in a vehicle?
Plug in a portable DVD player, camcorder, or other multimedia device
What do High Intensity Discharge xenon headlights do?
Produce almost twice the illumination of halogen lights
What system does Intelligent Distance Control (I-DC) use to detect the distance to the vehicle directly ahead?
Radar-based sensor
Under what circumstances does entry/exit assist return the driver's seat to its previous position?
The key is inserted into the ignition after closing the door The driver's door is closed with the key turned to LOCK The ignition is turned from ACC to On with the driver's door open
How does the tone of the Rear Sonar System compare to that of the Front Sonar System?
The rear sonar tone is an octave lower
What's the advantage of CD-MP3 and CD-WMA playback?
They compress data so more music can be stored on one disc
Which statement is true of High Intensity Discharge xenon headlights?
They don't use a filament but instead an electrical arc between two electrodes