BASIC VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES 2: COMFORT

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

What's the advantage of automatic volume control for an audio system?

Automatically adjusts sound levels based on vehicle speed and/or traffic noise

What are three benefits of the Plasmacluster™ Air Purifier in vehicles equipped with an Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS)?

Can suppress airborne bacteria Can reduce the adherence of odors to seats and interior trim Can help keep skin naturally moisturized

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 objects moving at speeds above 3 mph The system may not detect certain angular or moving objects System detects obstacles up to six feet from the bumper

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 will trigger recirculation mode in the Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS)?

If the external sensor detects a high level of exhaust gases

What are advantages of LED headlights compared to conventional halogen lightbulbs?

LED produce light more closely resembling daylight LED uses less electricity LED last significantly longer

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

What action(s) can Intelligent Distance Control (I-DC) take if it detects that the distance to the vehicle directly ahead is too close?

Push the throttle pedal up against the driver's foot Apply the brakes Provide visual and audible warnings

Which action can shorten High Intensity Discharge bulb life?

Rapidly cycling the lights on and off

Intelligent Distance Control (I-DC) will only work if ____.

Snow mode is turned off Vehicle Dynamic Control is turned on The vehicle is traveling above 3 mph The I-DC system is turned on

How is Nissan's vehicle instrumentation designed for comfort?

Some vehicles have gauges that move up and down with the steering column Gauges are easy to read and communicate needed information at a glance Designers make sure it's easy to distinguish between numerals 3, 8, and 6

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 does entry/exit assist do?

The steering column moves up to ease entry and exit on some vehicles Allows driver's seat to slide back automatically to ease entry and exit

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

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

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

In which scenario might a driver want to turn the rear sonar off?

Backing up with a trailer

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 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

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 slide the driver's seat back?

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 The driver's door is opened after removing the key from the ignition

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

Which vehicle systems are controlled via GT-R's Multi-Function Display System?

Hands-free functions Audio system Climate control system Navigation system