Regen braking Our search for common regen braking questions turned up several that require only the following short answers. — Does regenerative braking wear out tires faster? Regenerative braking has no impact on vehicle’s tires. Aggressive driving and hard braking with the friction brakes can cause damage to tires. — Should I use regenerative braking …
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MDM Mode Indicator
MDM Mode This is the MDM Mode Indicator (M Dynamic Mode) text symbol. Quite simply, it refers to a drive mode available in one model, the M, from one Manufacturer, BMW. M Dynamic Mode makes it possible to “drive on a dry roadway with high longitudinal and transverse acceleration but with limited driving stability”. This …
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Know These 21 Most Common Auto Warning Lights
Common Auto Warning Lights Every day, thousands of drivers are faced with a warning light that they may not recognize. Knowing what to do is important and not knowing can cost you money. What follows are short explanations for twenty one of the most searched auto warning lights or symbols. If you see one of …
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Electronic Brake Force Distribution Trouble Indicators
Brake Force Distribution This is an Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) Indicator symbol. If this amber lamp is illuminated, it indicates that the system is unavailable or has a fault. In either case, an authorized repair facility will be needed to resolve its issue. Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, …
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Stuck in the Snow? Turn Off the Stability Control System!
I Got Stuck in the Snow I just got caught. I live, eat and breath advanced automotive systems, and a neighbor had to clue me in. I missed it. I didn’t think of it. Turn Off the Stability Control System! My car was stuck in the snow, and I had the stability control system on. …
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Automotive Warning Lights: Multiple Light Syndrome
Multiple Light Syndrome This has been a difficult topic to write about. My goal is always to explain an automotive issue so that an average driver can follow along and understand. But I have been over and over and over this article, and I’m still not sure if I’m conveying the message properly. We devoted …
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An ABS system rant
ABS system As we finish an Alfa Romeo symbols update, there has to be something said about an ABS system symbol the company uses. ABS ACTIVE (right). ABS, or Anti-lock Braking System, for years has operated under the radar helping to prevent the wheels from locking up during braking. This helps maintain tractive contact with …
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