If you are not going to buy yet new car, but, nevertheless, in the near future you plan to do this, then you will be interested to know what 10 new innovative and high-tech features will be present in .
It's always interesting to know what new technologies will be in soon. Indeed, in our time, many new technologies are being introduced to modern cars. High-tech developments for the level of comfort and convenience, new fuel-saving technologies and much more have already begun their implementation on new cars, which will soon be used by all global automakers.
We decided to collect for you 10 new features that will be present in the near future on almost all new cars. So, when you are about to buy a new car, some of the features and technologies will already be familiar to you, thanks to our article.
One of the 10 features that new cars will have is a proximity key.
The car key, which opens the doors and starts the car, will soon become a thing of the past. For many years it has been used on all cars without exception around the world. But progress does not stand still. New technologies and requirements for the level of comfort have made it possible to create a contactless key that does not require any extra actions to open the car doors and start the engine. A proximity key is either a key with a built-in chip that transmits a signal over a radio channel that allows you to open and close doors at a distance and identify the car owner to turn it off or on. burglar alarm, or a key fob in which a similar chip is also embedded. The proximity key, when you approach the car, sends a special security code to the alarm system, which gives the system a signal to open the car and disarm it. You just have to open the door and get into the car and press the engine start button (this button is already installed on almost all new high-quality cars). Arming the car is carried out in a similar way. You get out of the car, close the door, and your proximity key sends a signal to the car to activate the alarm.
Monitors. Displays. Screens. Lots of screens...
If you think that your home TV, computer monitor, tablet or smartphone are the only screens you will look at, then you are wrong. Already installed in most new cars on center console a monitor that displays various functions of the car, with which you can control the climate control, multimedia functions and other systems. It is no longer uncommon to have multiple monitors in a car. Moreover, the screens installed in the cars have a very high screen resolution, allowing you to watch videos in HD quality. More recently, such displays in the car were available only in expensive and luxury cars who were not very good quality. But today monitors are installed even on economy class cars.
Lots and lots of car video cameras.
Already now, on many middle-class cars (there are already economy class cars), the manufacturer installs video cameras that allow you to control the blind zones of the car, the picture from which is displayed on the central monitor in the car. Also, video cameras help to work the functions automatic parking, which has been used on many car models. There are also cameras inside the car that monitor the driver's eyes, determining the level of fatigue.
Air conditioner for car seats.
The appearance in 1990 of a separate air conditioner for the front seats of the car, which was developed by Saab company, has become an example of a demonstration of new technologies and new opportunities to increase the comfort of the driver and front passenger. At first, this technology was used only on very expensive and luxurious cars. This technology is currently being seen in mid-range vehicles. The seat air conditioner consists of several fans built into the seat that regulate the air flow. The system will help cool the seat without switching on car air conditioner air cooling (climate control), and in a short time. For example, this function is useful when the sun's rays have heated the seat surface of a car that has been exposed to direct sunlight for a long time. The seat conditioner cools the seat and back of the chair in a short time. This feature saves the load on the vehicle's climate control system, which is powered by a running engine, thus reducing fuel consumption. This feature is already installed on the 2014 Kia Forte.
The function of automatic emergency braking when approaching an obstacle and the function of automatically reducing the speed of the car.
The use of video cameras, which are described above, as well as a special radar device, appeared in new cars. So in the event of an obstacle that could lead to a collision, the car itself is able to apply emergency braking without the participation of the driver or reduce the speed to the desired one in order to avoid rapprochement and an accident. Also, along with this function, it became possible to maintain a certain distance of the car with other objects in semi-automatic mode. traffic without driver involvement. Almost a year ago, more than one car did not have such functions, with the exception of some technologies in cars. Volvo. But today, such technology has begun to appear not only on luxury cars (), but also on automotive products companies such as Subaru and General Motors, whose models belong to the middle class. The only difference from expensive cars this absence automatic braking. In cheaper cars, the function plays the role of a collision warning, flashing a danger indication to the driver on the instrument panel.
Eight and nine speed automatic transmissions.
Despite the fact that many automakers have not yet installed 8 and having double clutch, they already have developments and technologies for their creation and subsequent installation on their serial vehicles. Nowadays, some manufacturers, especially premium brands, have already introduced such automatic transmissions on their stock cars. Very soon we will see the appearance of such boxes on middle-class cars, and then on cars of a cheaper segment. New automatic transmissions, due to the greater number of speeds, allow you to increase the power of the car, increase acceleration from a standstill and at the same time, by unloading the engine, reduce fuel consumption.
Internet applications.
The penetration of the Internet into everyday life has not bypassed automotive environment. So in recent years, the number of Internet applications created for a car that can be installed in a multimedia automotive system used on modern vehicles. So many applications are designed for the convenience of the driver, allowing less distraction of the driver while using the car's functions. Apps such as Pandora and Spotify allow the driver to listen to music from the Internet without distraction. It is also possible to use the social short message service Facebook and the short message service Twitter. For example, Audi and Chrysler already offer such systems with Internet access.
Steering wheel rotation adjustment function.
Some people like to turn the steering wheel with one little finger, while others need a stiffer sports steering wheel. It all depends on personal preferences and management style. More recently, to combine various settings steering wheel rotation in one car was not possible. But today, systems have begun to appear that allow you to configure custom steering wheel rotation settings. This became possible due to the abandonment of the power steering, which was replaced by electric amplifier steering mechanism. So far, this technology is used only by two Korean stamps Kia and Hyundai. In some models of these brands, using special buttons, you can change the factory settings for steering wheel rotation. So by pressing the corresponding button, you can select a comfortable mode of rotation of the steering mechanism (the steering wheel can be turned effortlessly with one finger) or sports mode(the steering wheel becomes stiffer with limited rotation).
Unusual design and style of new cars.
Now there is a steady automotive fashion trend, which is the use of black rims and the use of LEDs. We are not sure that this fashion will last very long, but, nevertheless, as in its time, when vinyl roofs and two-tone car body painting were in vogue, the beginning of the 21st century will go down in history as the widespread use of LEDs on cars. In fact, LEDs are not only beautiful. LEDs help you see other vehicles on the road more effectively than vehicles fitted with traditional light bulbs.
High-tech aerodynamic developments and their application on modern cars.
All automakers in the world have recently been trying, using various developments. Reducing the weight of the body (due to the use of aluminum and carbon fiber in the structure), suspension, the use of a smaller engine with the addition of a turbine, the introduction of a stop-start engine function (automatically turning off the engine when stopped at a traffic light) and much more are used by car manufacturers in order to though not by much, but to reduce the amount of fuel consumption by the engine. But the main developments automotive companies are to reduce aerodynamic air resistance. For example, Toyota created the ideal aerodynamic rear-view mirrors, which helped to reduce the coefficient of aerodynamic drag, reducing fuel consumption by up to 1 liter per 100 kilometers. Chrysler, Ford and General Motors have developed a technology to reduce air resistance by creating special guide plates (located in front of the cooling radiator), which, depending on the speed, are automatically adjusted and direct air flows in such a way that aerodynamic drag has the lowest rate.
So, the possibilities for reducing the fuel consumption of traditional cars are far from being exhausted, and this does not mean that in order to spend small amounts of money on fuel, it is necessary to buy a Toyota Prius.
It would seem that you drive a car every day for many years and you know everything about it. FROM eyes closed Feel for any button and turn on any function with lightning speed. But one fine day, hidden opportunities are discovered in a painfully native car. Each model has its own little tricks, but we will pay attention to those that are found in most cars. Probably yours too.
Which way to drive to the gas station?
Let's say you are in a rented car, borrowed it from a friend, wife, or just suddenly flew out of your head which side the gas tank door is on. The answer is in front of your eyes, and you don't even have to get out of the car. An arrow is drawn next to the gas station icon on the instrument cluster, which shows the right side. If there is no pointer, then the gun in the image will tell you the direction.
Door locks
Family people are worried that the children on the back sofa do not accidentally open the doors while driving. You can, of course, each time block all the locks with a button. But, firstly, sometimes you can forget about it, and, secondly, in most cases, the doors close only from the outside, but they are still easily unlocked from the inside. To do the opposite, you need to find special latches for locks at the end of the rear doors. It is enough to press or turn them and that's it - the child will no longer leave the salon on his own. In this case, from the outside, of course, it will be possible to get inside.
Opening/closing windows with a key
Few people know, but you can lower and raise the windows in the car remotely. Hold the open or close button on the key fob, and after five seconds, all four windows will go down or up accordingly. It is convenient if you need, say, to ventilate the interior in stuffy weather in the summer, but there is no air conditioning. This function does not work in cars of all brands, but there is a reason to check yours.
Sun visor adjustment
Surprising but true. Not all drivers, even with great experience, are aware that the sun visor can protect not only from frontal bright light. In any car, this useful accessory turns to the side with a slight movement of the hand and protects against sun rays on the side. Simple but very useful.
Salon anti-dazzle mirror
Pay attention to the interior rear-view mirror? Whatever it is, old or modern, there is a button or a small lever in the center. In the first case, one click turns off the auto-dimming effect. This is when the mirror gets darker at night. If the mirror is ordinary, and not electrochromic, in the dark you need to pull the lever - and none of the cars driving behind you will no longer blind your eyes.
Seat belt height adjustment
Drivers often complain that the seat belt is uncomfortable and uncomfortable around the body. Someone, risking their own health, even leaves the main safety equipment behind or buys special braces. However, in many cars, you can easily adjust the belt to a comfortable height so that it does not get in the way while driving. To do this, the band clamp on the body pillar must be moved up and down.
Changing the position of the "wipers"
Snow sticking to the “wipers” is another unpleasant trifle in the daily life of a motorist. And this little problem can be solved with a single movement of the hand. With the vehicle ignition off, pull the windshield wiper stalk down. In some machines, it must be held in this position. Then the "wipers" will rise and remain "standing".
Personally, I do not see anything surprising or offensive in such a definition. How else can a modern city dweller cope with such a powerful daily information flow? There is nothing left but to filter only the essentials. We no longer waste time studying long instructions for household appliances. Do not agree? Have you studied all the modes in your own microwave or, like most, use it only for “normal heating”?
So the car has turned into the same household item. And if every day you have an unknown button or lever at your fingertips, and you don’t have enough time to look at the instructions, then this material is just for you.
Let's start with a useful feature for those who regularly transport children. Most modern cars all doors are locked with one button. You can't open the door from the outside, but it's easy from the inside. You just have to pull the handle twice to do this. What if a restless child sitting in the second row does this by accident right on the go? It's scary to imagine what the consequences could be, but there is a way out. Find at the end tailgate small lever and switch it. Now the back door can only be opened from the outside, unless, of course, the central locking is unlocked at the same time. A similar lever or lock that obeys the ignition key is on the other rear door. More children will not run away from you.
And even if your car has a keyless entry function, and the electronic key at first glance does not have a folding sting, you should know: there is always a sting. After all, if the battery is discharged, the car needs to be opened somehow. Take a closer look at the body of the electronic key or chip card. Locate the latch and remove the sting, or flip the key cover, under which the sting is hidden. Now they can open the car manually and turn the rear door lock.
There is a similar function for power windows. Pay attention to the fact that next to the power window control unit on driver's door there is a fifth button, but there are only four opening windows. With the help of the fifth, the power window buttons on the remaining doors are blocked. Click on it, and not a single passenger will be able to open his window, unlike the driver. Some Korean cars at the same time, only the rear windows are blocked, and completely, so that the driver will not be able to open them either.
Now take a look at the interior mirror. If you see a mysterious LED built into the case or located on the edge of the mirror surface, then you have an electrochromic mirror (not to be confused with the usual anti-reflective coating). Electrochromic mirror prevents glare. That is, if at night a car will move behind you with high beam headlights, the mirror will automatically darken. Modern electrochromic mirrors use two photo sensors. The first is directed forward and evaluates the overall illumination. The second is back, and catches the light of passing cars following you. With a significant difference, when it is dark outside and there is a bright light source behind, the electronics will give a command to dim. Well, the button is needed to disable this function (on some cars, the button needs to be held for several seconds). If there is no LED or button, but instead of them there is a lever, then you have an ordinary mirror. In this case, just pull the lever - the angle of the mirror will change and the dazzling effect does not threaten.
In continuation of the topic, one cannot ignore one more button on the salon mirror. Not every car has this, but it serves to control door systems. That is it remote for garage doors. For example, if you have a remote control for a barrier in the yard, you can try to program the button to open it as well. Convenient, especially if there are several such buttons. The main thing is that the type of signal from the remote control matches: infrared (range 5–20 m) or radio (30–100 m), and in the second case also the frequency range. But here it all depends on specific car and the gate - you can't do without instructions.
I'm willing to bet that the next option is in your car, but you probably never used it. Give up? Seat belt height adjustment. The hinge on the B-pillar can move up and down. To do this, press the appropriate button or lock. When the driver is seated correctly behind the wheel, the seat belt must pass through the center of the shoulder.
And finally, a life hack. If you want the central locking to automatically work when you start driving (perhaps the previous owner of the car turned off this function), hold the door lock button for a few seconds. will sound sound signal and voila. The function is disabled in the same way.
Very often you can observe how people own good, technical things, but absolutely do not know how to use them. iPhone owners only use them to make calls, while drivers quality cars do not know a significant proportion of the functions of their vehicle.
On the one hand, since the car performs its main task - to transport from point A to point B, then why fill your head with unnecessary information. On the other hand, since all these mysterious buttons and levers are installed by engineers, it means that they are needed for something.
In this review, we will try to expand the knowledge of motorists regarding some interesting and useful features, the existence of which in their car they did not even suspect.
Child safety
People who are parents when choosing family car First of all, pay attention to the presence of a door lock button. As a rule, all doors are securely fixed from a single button in such a way that it is impossible to open them from the outside. But if an inquisitive child accidentally pulls the handle on the door twice, then he can fall out right on the go, especially if the parents neglected the seat belts.
To avoid the described situation, you should look for some kind of lever at the end of the rear door. After switching it to another position with the central lock unlocked from the passenger compartment, the rear doors can no longer be opened.
A similar lever can be found on both rear doors, which guarantees maximum security passengers on rear seats. When equipped with a car keyless entry the driver may decide that the electronic key does not have a traditional folding "stinger". But this opinion is erroneous, because if the car’s battery is suddenly discharged, the owner simply will not be able to get into the salon.
The situation is absurd, and therefore it is necessary to take a closer look at the chip card or the body of the electronic key. There should be either a latch from which the “sting” should be removed, or a small cap hiding it. Thus, the owner always has a way to open his car manually, and at the same time get to the back door and activate the blocker.
Power window lock
Someone will find this feature strange, but in order to protect the same children who can hang out the window and catch a cold, sometimes you need to securely block them.
On machines with power windows, the control unit on the driver's door has five buttons. Why, if there are only four windows? And after all, a rare motorist gets acquainted with the instructions in order to find the answer to this question. This "extra" button prevents passengers from lowering their windows, blocking all of them except the driver's.
For some Korean brands, this function works partially, blocking only the rear windows. And sometimes so that even the driver then can not open them.
Chameleon Mirror
Next, we propose to study the salon mirror. If a certain LED is visible on it, passing along the edge of the surface or mounted in the case itself, such a mirror is called electrochromic. The fundamental difference between this design and mirrors with anti-reflective coating is the prevention of glare.
Its action can be compared with chameleon glasses for visually impaired people: if a car with bright headlights or high-beam headlights is on at night, such a mirror will automatically dim.
Special photo sensors are installed inside the mirror, one of which is directed forward to assess the illumination of the road, and the second is directed back to control the light from the cars following behind. When the difference between street lighting and the artificial light source in the form of other people's headlights is too great, modern electronics automatically start the dimming process. A small button located on the mirror will disable the option if the dimming interferes with the driver. On some models, it is activated by a single press, on some - after holding it for a while.
There is also a hidden lever on classic mirrors, but in this case, when it is adjusted, the angle of the mirror will change, saving from the blinding light of other people's lanterns.
Garage door control
These are not all the abilities that a salon mirror has. Some cars allow you to use it to control the opening and closing of the garage door by simple programming, turning the mirror into a remote control.
This option is available, for example, in Mercedes and BMW, whose mirrors on the lower edge of the body have control buttons. Ideally, the owner will need to select one of the buttons and bring the included gate remote to it to read the signal. If the type and frequency range of the signals match, the remote control will bind very quickly and on your own. If the procedure does not succeed the first time, then you will have to refer to the car manual
Seat belt adjustment
Could the seat belt have some hidden features that the driver would not know about?
It turns out that not every car owner knows how to use belts at all. For example, it is desirable not to install the driver's seat in the rearmost position. In this case, a fixed belt will cause great discomfort, contribute to driver fatigue, and prevent reaching the levers and buttons. No less dangerous is the extreme forward position, in which the driver almost lies with his chest on the steering wheel, and in case of a sudden impact on the car, he will create a risk of strangulation with a belt.
The belt cannot simply be "thrown" on itself, it must be securely latched with a lock. The recommended gap between it and the human body is 25 mm, so that you can only stick your palm through. During operation, the belt can stretch, twist, so before each trip it should be brought into proper shape.
And here it turns out that drivers do not know about the possibility of adjusting the belt to the height of a person. On the middle pillar there is a special loop that moves vertically by pressing a button or a latch. Thus, the driver can adjust the height of the belt so that it lies correctly on the center of the shoulder.
Looking for a gas tank
If a person has rented a car in another city or borrowed it from a spouse/friend and is faced with the need to refuel, then at the gas station he will have to run around it in search of a gas tank. In order not to waste time and effort, there is a hint in the car. On the instrument panel, near the icon with the image of a gas station, an arrow is drawn, the direction of which shows the location of the tank.
Disabling ESP
Security control is very useful system preventing the vehicle from skidding. But situations on the road are different, and slipping can be vital, for example, to get out of a dirty hole. A radical way to solve the problem is to pull the fuse. But this option is capable of causing irreparable harm to all electronics associated with the system, and sacrificing a good option for the sake of a single problem
unreasonable.
A different way out of the situation depends on the model of the car. Some have a dedicated button that, while not completely disabling ESP, still provides some wiggle room. Other models respond to the intensity and duration of pressing said button to give a feedback. Finally, the third instances provide the desired result by specific manipulations with the units of the machine. So certain models Toyota brand turn off the ESP under the influence of a combination of handbrake and brake.
Useful "life hacks"
- If the central locking is disabled in the car during the start of the movement, you should fix the door lock button pressed for a couple of seconds. After a beep, the function is activated, it is disabled by similar actions;
- The sun can blind the driver not only in those moments when it shines directly into the eyes. Side light can also distract from the road, making you squint. In this case, the sun visor will also come to the rescue, which, it turns out, can not only be raised and lowered, but also rotated 90 degrees. At the same time, such a visor will protect the driver from uneven tanning.
A car can keep many "secrets" in itself, the disclosure of which will bring you more comfort or benefit in use. As with any other kind modern technology, to study the instructions, or all the features of operation, the modern user spends a minimum of time or does not spend it at all, preferring to use only the most necessary. Now we will simultaneously show that this is very unprofitable and at the same time, quickly and concisely tell you what can be useful in your car.
Everyone is well aware that when blocking car doors button from the inside, there is no access from the outside, but with reverse side opening the doors is easy enough - you just need to pull the handle twice. This action is just a match for children's fun, can turn into a real disaster if it happens while driving on high speed. It is enough to protect yourself from such an outcome - at the end of any back door there should be a small lever with which you can switch the lock mode. By doing this, you will eliminate the possibility of accidentally opening the door from the inside when the central lock is locked.
Keyless entry
One more interesting feature associated with the keyless entry function. In this case, a special electronic key is used to access the car, which looks very different from the usual counterpart, because at first glance it may seem that it has no sting. However, not everyone knows that it still exists. This is something like insurance, in case the car battery is completely discharged, opening the door will only be possible mechanically. To gain access to the sting, it is enough to look closely at the body of the key or chip card. You will definitely find a special latch with which you can open the case in which the key is stored, or simply pull out the sting. Thus, the rear door blocker will always be under control.
Window lifters
Less dangerous, but still requiring attention, is the power window control. In automated systems, where the lift/lower functions are carried out electronically, the driver can control any window using the main control unit by pressing a special button associated with a specific window. A special crumpled button stands out in this area, which is designed to block all passenger windows. It is noteworthy that in some cars from Korea, only the rear windows are blocked, and in such a way that even the driver loses access to control.
Rearview mirror
At first glance, the saloon mirror is a very primitive component, however, it may contain a rather complicated LED mounted in the extreme part of the reflective surface. This is a feature of electrochromic glasses, which have the property of preventing glare. It feels very good in dark time days. No car with a high beam can hit your eyes with brightness, as the surface immediately adjusts to the level of light and gets darker.
This is possible due to the presence of special photo sensors located on two opposite sides. One monitors the overall level of illumination, and the second captures the light from other people's headlights behind. Function auto dimming works thanks to the built-in electronics, which reacts to sharp drop light between the environment and the rays falling on the mirror. And if this option is present, the driver can always turn it off using the button, which should be located on the body car mirror. Owners conventional mirrors to avoid glare, it is enough to adjust a simple lever located there.
Salon mirror can also have additional properties. On it, you can sometimes find a button that is responsible for controlling door systems, in other words, over the gate. To connect, you need automated system, i.e. doors that open with a special remote control. Then you can try to set up a connection between the button on the interior mirror and the control of the barriers.
It happens that there can be several such buttons. It is important that the signal types of the remote control and button are compatible (radio or infrared). Radio signals have a long range, but require capturing the correct frequency range, which only the manufacturer's instructions can help with.
Seat belts
Almost everyone has the next function, but few people know about its existence - seat belt adjustment. To find a comfortable height, it is enough to use a special button or latch that allows you to move the loop on the B-pillar. Remember that the loop should go through the center of the shoulder.
And as a bonus, a little "life hack". If the central locking does not work when starting the car, you can manually set up auto-activation by holding your finger on the door lock button for a few seconds. In case of successful activation, you will hear a special sound signal. Shutdown is done in the same way.
