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IT Systems in Cars

Most cars manufactured today contain at least one computer. It is in charge of monitoring engine emissions and adjusting the engine to keep emissons as low as possible. The computer receives many information from many different sensors, including:


 * The oxygen sensor
 * The air pressure sensor
 * The air temperature sensor
 * The engine temperature sensor
 * The throttle position sensor
 * The knock sensor


 * Cruise control systems use computers
 * Some airbags have their own computers
 * Motorized seats and mirrors that remember the drivers settings
 * A car with a keyless entry or a security system


 * Cars with built in GPS

|| Advantages: - LCD screens are larger - LCD display is usually shared with other systems in the car, such as radio, climate control, and hands-free cell phone. <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">- Good for tracking the car, in real time from a computer

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Disadvantages: <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">- Map updates are usually slow <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">- Map updates have to be purchased at the dealers ||
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