BASIC VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES 2: COMFORT

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

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

Which of the following are capabilities of NissanConnect?

1. Converts text to voice so drivers don't have to take their eyes off the road. 2. Offers apps for compatible iPhone and Android phones including Facebook. 3. Sends a map and route to the navigation system via Google Send-to-Car.

What are the Integrated Control (I-CON) drive modes?

1. Eco - Enhances fuel economy by altering engine throttle and HVAC operation. 2. Sport - provides performance feel by altering engine throttle and steering. 3. Normal - for everyday driving.

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

1. Hand-Free functions 2. Navigation System 3. Climate control system 4.Audio system

What does the Radio Data System (RDS) do?

1. Program type / category button allows users to select type music they want. 2. Displays information such as a station name or call sign or text messages.

How is Nissan's vehicle instrumentation designed for comfort?

1. Some vehicles have gauges that move up and down with the steering column. 2. Designers make sure its easy to distinguish between numerals 3, 8 and 6. 3. Gauges are easy to read and communicate needed information at a glance.

Under what circumstances does entry / exit assist return the drivers seat to its previous position?

1. The driver's door is closed with the key turned to LOCK. 2. The ignition is keyed from ACC to On with the driver's door open. 3. The Key is inserted into the ignition after closing the door.

Under what circumstances does entry / exit assist slide the driver's seat back?

1. The driver's door is opened after returning the ignition to the LOCK position. 2. The ignition is turned LOCK with the driver's door open. 3. The driver's door is opened after removing the key from the ignition.

What does entry/exit assist do?

1. The steering column moves up to ease entry and exit on some vehicles. 2. Allows driver's seats to slide back automatically to ease entry and exit.

Which of the following statements are true of sonar system operation?

1. The system may not detect certain angular or moving objects. 2. The system may not detect objects moving at speeds above 3 mph. 3. System detects obstacles up to six feet from the bumper. 4. Coverage is reduced at the outer corners of the bumper.

What's the advantage of a mobile entertainment system?

1. Videos can play on front navigation screen on some vehicles when parked. 2. Lets rear seat passengers watch videos on one or two screens.

How does the Rear Sonar System help the driver gauge clearance?

1. When an obstacle is less than 10 inches away, beeping becomes continuous tone. 2. As the vehicle approaches an obstacle, the system begins to slowly deep.

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

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 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

Which action can shorten High Intensity Discharge bulb life?

Rapidly cycling the lights on and off

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

Whats 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 statement is true of the High Intensity Discharge xenon headlights?

They don't use a filament but instead an electrical arc between two electrodes

How is Nissan's Advanced Drive-Assist Display designed to increase recognition and make the meters easier to read?

Tilted 20 degrees, providing 3-D-like depth

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

Welcome to Basic Vehicle Technologies 2: Comfort. This course is based on a series of topics from the Virtual Academy Systems Encyclopedia.

Comfort and Convenience Concepts: Instrumentation Advanced Comfort and Convenience Features: Entry/Exit Assist, High Intensity Discharge Xenon Headlights, Rain-sensing Windshield Wipers Driver Assistance: Sonar Systems, Integrated Control (I-CON) System, Multi-Function Performance Displays Audio Systems: Automatic Volume Control, CD-MP3 and CD-WMA Playback, Additional Audio/Video Inputs, Radio Data System (RDS), Mobile Entertainment Systems

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

If the external sensor detects a high level of exhaust gases