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If it thinks a crash might happen, it can warn the driver or even help stop the car."}},{"startTime":240.1,"endTime":243.7,"type":"term","title":"owner's manual","url":"/glossary/owners-manual","quote":"...what you're supposed to do when you get a new car. Get the owner's manual out.","canonicalId":"term:owners-manual","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"An owner's manual is a booklet that comes with a vehicle, providing essential information about its features, maintenance, and operation. It's a valuable resource for understanding how to use and care for the car.","simplifiedExplanation":"An owner's manual is a guide that comes with your car. It tells you how to use different features and how to take care of your car properly."}},{"startTime":245.9,"endTime":249.3,"type":"term","title":"VDC","url":"/glossary/vdc","quote":"So this thing was called the VDC. No, I don't know what that stands for. 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