I tried a search, but couldn't find any threads dedicated to this matter.
Basically, what I wanted, is a thread where people can post information about more or less "high tech" functions/features found in modern cars. Whether it's a huge feature, or just something very small - whether it's a sports car or just a "standard" car, please post/discuss it
I'll start up with 3 things I've found out:
Lane change warning:
In the new Citroen C5, Citroen has introduced a new system, trying to battle accidents due to people falling asleep. It works like this: Once your car crosses a line (whole line, dotted, or whatever) in more than 50 MPH - without using a blinker signal, the drivers seat will start to vibrate very heavily. If you're crossing a line on your right, the right side of the seat will vibrate - and of course the left side will vibrate if you cross a line on your left.
Clearing the rear window when reversing
For the first time, I tried a Volvo V50 the other day - and I noticed that when I put the car in Reverse, the rear window viper would automatically engage, and wipe the rear window twice. Small feature, but practical
Different ignition keys
A friend of mine has recently bought a rather new Corvette, and he explained a sweet feature for me. The car has about 380HP, and comes with 2 sets of ignition keys. One set will let you utilize the entire engine, while the other will limit the horsepower available. This way, you can lend your car to your son (if he's old enough to drive
), and give him the "smaller" key, in an attempt to prevent an accident.
As we all know; inexperienced drivers shouldn't get control over as much as 400HP - but a key that only lets them utilize a quarter of the engine is simply a superb way of thinking. Very high-tech if you ask me
Anyway, please post your experiences - so we all can share the vast (but common only to certain car types/brands) technology available!
Basically, what I wanted, is a thread where people can post information about more or less "high tech" functions/features found in modern cars. Whether it's a huge feature, or just something very small - whether it's a sports car or just a "standard" car, please post/discuss it
I'll start up with 3 things I've found out:
Lane change warning:
In the new Citroen C5, Citroen has introduced a new system, trying to battle accidents due to people falling asleep. It works like this: Once your car crosses a line (whole line, dotted, or whatever) in more than 50 MPH - without using a blinker signal, the drivers seat will start to vibrate very heavily. If you're crossing a line on your right, the right side of the seat will vibrate - and of course the left side will vibrate if you cross a line on your left.
Clearing the rear window when reversing
For the first time, I tried a Volvo V50 the other day - and I noticed that when I put the car in Reverse, the rear window viper would automatically engage, and wipe the rear window twice. Small feature, but practical
Different ignition keys
A friend of mine has recently bought a rather new Corvette, and he explained a sweet feature for me. The car has about 380HP, and comes with 2 sets of ignition keys. One set will let you utilize the entire engine, while the other will limit the horsepower available. This way, you can lend your car to your son (if he's old enough to drive
As we all know; inexperienced drivers shouldn't get control over as much as 400HP - but a key that only lets them utilize a quarter of the engine is simply a superb way of thinking. Very high-tech if you ask me
Anyway, please post your experiences - so we all can share the vast (but common only to certain car types/brands) technology available!