Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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Head-onViewing a repaired/re-painted area from an angle that is perpendicular (at 90°) to the car. | |
Head-up DisplayProjection of instruments onto the windscreen so that the road and the instruments can be seen at the same time by the driver. | |
Header TankThe expansion tank at the top of a coolant radiator, which can be part of the radiator or a separate tank. | |
HeadlampVehicle lighting that provides illumination of the road for the driver. Usually consists of switched main and dipped beams. | |
Headway SensorA device usually fitted in the front grill of a vehicle that in conjunction with a transmitter senses distance in front of the vehicle. Often part of an active cruise control system. | |
HeatA form of energy in all materials that can be used to do work. | |
Heat ExchangerA device for transferring heat from one system or place to another. | |
Heat SinkA plate to which electronic components are attached to dissipate heat. | |
Heater MatrixSmall radiator used to exchange heat from the coolant to the vehicle cabin. | |