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These are features that do not come standard with a certain model, but are installed by the factory. Since the vehicles arrive at the dealer already equipped with options, you don't really choose an option; rather, you choose a vehicle with the options you like. Not all options are available separately or in all regions. You can contact your Toyota dealer to help you locate a vehicle that is right for you.
Industry:Automotive
The long hollow shaft with universal joints at both ends that carries power from the transmission to the differential in RWD and 4WD vehicles.
Industry:Automotive
Part of the transmission system that enables the transmission's drive shaft to run faster than the engine itself. This helps to reduce engine wear and noise, and enhance fuel economy.
Industry:Automotive
The system that takes engine output and transfers it to the wheels to produce motion. Consists of the transmission, transfer unit (if 4-wheel drive), driveshaft(s), differential(s) and axle(s).
Industry:Automotive
Overdrive provides a final drive ratio of less than 1:1. This allows the engine to operate at lower rpm at highway cruising speed and provides greater fuel economy, quieter operation, and less wear and tear on the engine. It also helps a vehicle maximise top-end speed. An overdrive cancel button can be used when hauling heavy loads, climbing hills or trailer towing to prevent the transmission from repeatedly shifting up and down.
Industry:Automotive
Consist of a rotating drum that is attached to the wheel. Drum brakes are popular because of their self-actuating design. As the brakes are applied, the centrifugal force of the turning drum tends to apply the brakes harder without requiring additional pressure from the brake pedal.
Industry:Automotive
Refers to the section of a vehicle's body that protrudes beyond the tires. For off-road driving, it is preferable to have minimal overhang for easier maneuvering.
Industry:Automotive
The weight of the tow vehicle without cargo or fluids and, in some cases, trailer. Most RV campers include the trailer in the dry weight.
Industry:Automotive
A type of engine design in which the camshaft is located directly above the combustion chamber in the cylinder head instead of in the engine block. SOHC (single overhead cam) engines have one overhead camshaft operating all the valves.
Industry:Automotive
When a lease is ended by the lessee returning the lease vehicle to the lessor before its scheduled maturity date.
Industry:Automotive
