An antilock braking system (ABS) moderates vehicle brake pressure in emergency-stopping situations. Instead of applying sudden, constant pressure to the brakes, ABS rapidly pumps them. ABS prevents the wheels and steering from locking up, causing the vehicle to skid and the driver to lose control. Locked wheels increase stopping distance and inhibit the driver from steering around the obstacle they’re trying to avoid.

Trailer sway control is an electronic technology in a tow vehicle that uses sensors to detect when a trailer begins to move from side to side while in forward motion. Then, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) engage to reduce or eliminate unwanted movement and slow the tow vehicle, keeping the trailer tracking.

A rear window defroster is an embedded or applied electric heating element that warms the rear window to rid the glass of fogginess and frost or loosen snow and ice. The defroster is usually activated by a button on the console or dash and sometimes with a remote start.

An inflatable seat belt is a passive restraint strap in a car enhanced with internal airbags. The airbags inflate during a crash, helping to distribute forces from the crash across the torso, reducing the risk of injury to the occupant.