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PASSENGER BODY [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- truck overloading
1, record 1, English, truck%20overloading
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Truck overloading has effects on not just the manoeuvrability of the vehicle, but also on its rate of wear and tear, maintenance, and the quality of the suspension system. The load capacity for commercial trucks may depend on the chassis, body, suspension system, axles, cabin, passenger, fuel, and the like. 2, record 1, English, - truck%20overloading
Record 1, Key term(s)
- truck over-loading
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- surcharge de camion
1, record 1, French, surcharge%20de%20camion
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pickup
1, record 2, English, pickup
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- pick-up 2, record 2, English, pick%2Dup
correct
- pickup truck 1, record 2, English, pickup%20truck
correct
- pick-up truck 3, record 2, English, pick%2Dup%20truck
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A light truck having an open body with low sides and tailboard mounted usually on a passenger car chassis. 4, record 2, English, - pickup
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pick-up truck: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 5, record 2, English, - pickup
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- camionnette
1, record 2, French, camionnette
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
camionnette : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 2, French, - camionnette
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de vehículos automotores y bicicletas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- camioneta
1, record 2, Spanish, camioneta
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Camión pequeño, a veces constituido por un chasis de coche con carrocería especial, de carga útil inferior a 1500 kg. 1, record 2, Spanish, - camioneta
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-04-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Appliances and Equipment
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- exposed conductive part
1, record 3, English, exposed%20conductive%20part
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A conductive part that can be touched by an IPXXB (IEC [International Electrotechnical Commission] protection code) test finger. 1, record 3, English, - exposed%20conductive%20part
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This concept is relative to a specific electrical circuit : a live part in one circuit may be an exposed conductive part in another [e. g. the body of a passenger car may be a live part of the auxiliary network but an exposed conductive part of the power equipment]. 2, record 3, English, - exposed%20conductive%20part
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
exposed conductive part: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 3, English, - exposed%20conductive%20part
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appareillage électrique
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pièce conductrice apparente
1, record 3, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20conductrice%20apparente
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce conductrice qui peut être touchée par un doigt d'essai IPXXB (code de protection CEI [Commission électrotechnique internationale]). 1, record 3, French, - pi%C3%A8ce%20conductrice%20apparente
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette notion est associée à un circuit électrique spécifique : une pièce sous tension dans un circuit peut être une pièce conductrice apparente dans un autre circuit [par exemple la carrosserie d'une voiture peut être une pièce sous tension du réseau auxiliaire, mais une pièce conductrice apparente de l'équipement de puissance]. 1, record 3, French, - pi%C3%A8ce%20conductrice%20apparente
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pièce conductrice apparente : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 3, French, - pi%C3%A8ce%20conductrice%20apparente
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-09-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
- Suspension Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- height sensor
1, record 4, English, height%20sensor
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- body height sensor 2, record 4, English, body%20height%20sensor
correct
- vehicle height sensor 2, record 4, English, vehicle%20height%20sensor
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Optical sensor located on the lower part of the vehicle body or on the suspension axles, measuring body height relative to the ground. 2, record 4, English, - height%20sensor
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vehicle trim height is noted by height sensors. They are used to note changes in the load on the vehicle and allow the suspension to compensate for it, maintaining the ideal body height. In addition to noting load changes within the vehicle and compensating for them, some height sensors are used to inform the suspension module of road ondulations(such as railroad tracks). In addition to vehicle height, the module requires input signals to indicate which part of the vehicle needs a height correction. One sensor, located in the front of the rear axle detects load changes in the luggage compartment and passenger rear seats. The remaining two sensors are positioned at each front wheel to detect driver and passenger seat loads. 2, record 4, English, - height%20sensor
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An additional height sensor may be located in the wheel arch, measuring body height, but this time relative to the wheel, playing the role of a body displacement sensor. 2, record 4, English, - height%20sensor
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
- Suspension (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- capteur de hauteur
1, record 4, French, capteur%20de%20hauteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- détecteur de hauteur du véhicule 1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20hauteur%20du%20v%C3%A9hicule
correct, masculine noun
- détecteur de hauteur 1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20hauteur
correct, masculine noun
- sonde de hauteur 1, record 4, French, sonde%20de%20hauteur
correct, feminine noun
- capteur de hauteur de caisse 1, record 4, French, capteur%20de%20hauteur%20de%20caisse
correct, masculine noun
- capteur de niveau 1, record 4, French, capteur%20de%20niveau
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capteur optique placé sur la partie inférieure de la carrosserie ou sur les essieux de suspension mesurant la hauteur de la caisse par rapport au sol. 1, record 4, French, - capteur%20de%20hauteur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La hauteur de suspension est mesurée par les capteurs de hauteur. Ces capteurs permettent de déceler les variations de charge, dont la suspension doit tenir compte pour maintenir la hauteur caractéristique de la carosserie. En plus de mesurer les variations de charge du véhicule et de permettre à la suspension de les compenser, certains capteurs de hauteur informent le module de commande des irrégularités de la route (comme c'est le cas lorsque la voiture traverse un passage à niveau). En plus de la hauteur du véhicule, le module exige d'autres signaux pour lui indiquer quelle partie de la voiture exige une correction de hauteur. Un capteur, situé en avant de l'essieu arrière, mesure les variations de charge dans le coffre et au niveau des sièges arrière. Les deux autres capteurs sont situés au niveau de chaque roue avant, pour mesurer la charge supportée par le siège du conducteur et le siège du passager. 1, record 4, French, - capteur%20de%20hauteur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On peut aussi trouver un capteur de hauteur supplémentaire dans le passage de roue, mesurant la hauteur de la caisse, mais par rapport à la roue cette fois, jouant ainsi le rôle d'un capteur de débattement de caisse. 1, record 4, French, - capteur%20de%20hauteur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-07-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Climate-Control Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- dual-zone climate control
1, record 5, English, dual%2Dzone%20climate%20control
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- dual-zone automatic climate control system 2, record 5, English, dual%2Dzone%20automatic%20climate%20control%20system
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Using the technology of dual infrared sensors mounted inside the dash panel, Jeep's Dual-Zone Climate Control System independently measures the body surface temperature of both the driver and front passenger. By measuring the actual surface temperature of the front seat occupants, rather then the air temperature around them as most climate control systems do, the new Jeep can direct hot or cold air flow to continually meet the driver and passenger's perceived comfort level. As conditions in the vehicle change, due to exterior temperature or sunlight, the system adjusts to counter those circumstances. 2, record 5, English, - dual%2Dzone%20climate%20control
Record 5, Key term(s)
- dual zone climate control
- dual zone automatic climate control system
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Système de conditionnement de l'air (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système de climatisation à deux zones
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20climatisation%20%C3%A0%20deux%20zones
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Saab 9-5 SportCombi est équipée en série d'un système de climatisation à deux zones, qui permet au conducteur et au passager de régler différemment la température. 2, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20climatisation%20%C3%A0%20deux%20zones
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1986-04-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- passenger body 1, record 6, English, passenger%20body
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- carrosserie de voiture de tourisme
1, record 6, French, carrosserie%20de%20voiture%20de%20tourisme
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
E.T. 1. 7.(1) 1, record 6, French, - carrosserie%20de%20voiture%20de%20tourisme
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1981-04-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- multipurpose passenger car 1, record 7, English, multipurpose%20passenger%20car
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Body : Closed, open or openable. This passenger car is designed to facilitate the occasional transportation of goods. Accommodation : 1 or more seats. 1, record 7, English, - multipurpose%20passenger%20car
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- voiture particulière à usages multiples 1, record 7, French, voiture%20particuli%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20usages%20multiples
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Carrosserie: Fermée, découverte ou découvrable. Cette voiture particulière est conçue pour faciliter le transport occasionnel de choses. Places assises: 1 ou plus. 1, record 7, French, - voiture%20particuli%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20usages%20multiples
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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