Back-up door releases. There are two types of back-up interior door releases that we find acceptable for use in the event of a power failure, circumventing the then useless electronic door locks and latches, and truly only one that get it right. These are also known as a manual door release or a manual override. …
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Edmunds points to used EV market — and they should know
Used EV market. With the price of gasoline on the rise — with no end in sight — Edmunds is touting the used EV market holding some real bargains at a very good time. Of course, Edmunds has the advantage of actually being a platform that offers cars and trucks for sale. So they actually …
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Electronic door handles: the problem is inside!
Inside door handles. There was another mention in the press about flush electronic door handles and that China would be banning them in 2027 (or 2029!). While following up on this, I was struck by the fact that the bulk of the discussion revolves around those handles being difficult to use or failing outright. But …
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Predictive speed assist indicators
Speed assist. These are Predictive Speed Assist Indicator symbols. This pair are from Ford and are a large part of Advanced and Adaptive Cruise Control Systems. They are shown as curved arrows, either left or right. They go from gray to blue as speed is adjusted. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? …
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At last — possible government moves to restrict or ban electronic latches
Electronic latches This one pulls us in multiple directions. InsideEVs reports that the Chinese government is rumored to be considering a ban on electronic latches (door handles), particularly those that conceal themselves (flush handles). The piece then references the earlier issuance of “draft rules stating that cars must have a clearly marked mechanical release on …
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Active Roll Stabilization System Malfunction Indicator
Roll Stabilization This is an Active Roll Stabilization System Malfunction Indicator symbol. It is seen when the stabilization function has been turned off due to a heavy load on the electrical system or on the roll stabilization. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below. Otherwise, you can return …
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Two new videos added highlight the worst and the best interior emergency manual door overrides
Emergency manual door overrides. After posting about the good and the bad about interior emergency manual door overrides, we’ve now put them in video format and posted to our YouTube channel. The first, available here, discusses the top (or bottom) five worst and most dangerous emergency escape plans ever conceived by auto manufacturers. Given that …
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