Basic principles of physicsQuantities and units 22
Basic equations used in mechanics 34
Vibrations and oscillations 40
Acoustics 46
Hydrostatics 52
Fluid mechanics 53
Thermodynamics 56
Electrical engineering 60
Electronics 80
Electrochemistry 99
Mathematics and methods
Mathematics 104
Finite-element method 108
Control engineering 116
Materials
Chemical elements 122
Substances 126
Materials 135
Properties of metallic materials 144
Properties of non-metallic materials 167
Heat treatment of metallic materials 182
Corrosion and corrosion protection 194
Deposits and coatings 203
Operating fluids
Lubricants 208
Fuels 220
Brake fluids 236
Coolants 238
Machine parts
Springs 240
Sliding bearings 246
Roller bearings 255
Gears and tooth systems 260
Belt drives 270
Chain drives 278
Joining and bonding techniques
Detachable connections 282
Permanent joints 304
Vehicle physics
Basic terms of automotive engineering 314
Motor-vehicle dynamics 324
Aerodynamics 354
Vehicle acoustics 360
Internal-combustion engines
Internal-combustion engines 366
Mixture formation, combustion, emissions 376
Charge cycle and supercharging 392
Reciprocating-piston engine 404
Wankel rotary engine 442
Engine cooling 446
Engine lubrication 456
Air filtration 459
Turbochargers and superchargers 462
Exhaust-gas system 480
Emission-control and diagnosis legislation
Emission-control legislation 488
Exhaust-gas measuring techniques 510
Diagnostics 520
Management for spark-ignition engines
Management for spark-ignition engines 534
Cylinder charge 542
Fuel supply 546
Mixture formation 559
Ignition 570
Catalytic exhaust-gas treatment 586
Alternative gasoline-engine operation
LPG operation 592
Engines fueled by natural gas 596
Management for diesel engines
Management for diesel engines 602
Fuel supply system (low-pressure stage) 606
Common-rail injection system 612
Time-controlled single-cylinder pump system 626
Diesel distributor injection pumps 630
Start-assist systems 636
Exhaust-gas treatment 639
Alternative drives
Hybrid drives 646
Fuel cells for the vehicle drive 658
Drivetrain
Drivetrain 664
Chassis systems
Chassis systems 684
Suspension 694
Shock absorbers and vibration absorbers 706
Wheel suspensions 714
Wheels 722
Tires 732
Tire-pressure monitoring system 746
Steering 748
Brake systems 760
Brake systems for passenger cars 776
Electrohydraulic brake 780
Brake systems for commercial vehicles 784
Wheel brakes 802
Chassis control and active safety
Antilock braking system 806
Traction control system 818
Driving-dynamics control system 822
Integrated driving-dynamics control systems 846
Vehicle bodies
Road-vehicle systematic 852
Vehicle bodies, passenger cars 854
Vehicle bodies, commercial vehicles 868
Lighting equipment 876
Automotive windshield and window glass 914
Windshield, rear-window and headlamp cleaning systems 920
Passive safety
Occupant-protection systems 928
Vehicle security systems
Locking systems 938
Theft-deterrent systems 946
Automotive electrics
Vehicle electrical systems 948
Starter batteries 962
Electrical machines 970
Alternators 986
Starting systems 996
Actuators 1002
Wiring harnesses and plug-in connections 1008
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and interference suppression 1014
Symbols and circuit diagrams 1022
Automotive software engineering 1044
Automotive networking 1064
Buses in motor vehicles 1071
Architecture of electronic systems 1090
Sensors 1100
Mechatronics 1164
Comfort and convenience
Passenger-compartment climate control 1170
Comfort and convenience functions in the passenger compartment 1182
User interface, telematics and multimedia 1184
Display and control 1184
Radio and TV reception in motor vehicles 1192
Traffic telematics 1199
EU recording equipment 1200
Driver-assistance systems
Driver-assistance systems 1202
Parking systems 1206
Vehicle navigation 1210
Adaptive Cruise Control 1214
Predictive emergency-assistance systems 1220
Video-based driver-assistance systems 1222
Night-vision systems 1224
Appendices
Technical terms 1228
Abbreviations 1258