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A type of battery that does not require periodic maintenance, such as electrolyte checks.

Separate lights built into headlights or bumper that are switched on during daytime

Computer system that controls the deployment of airbags in the event of a collision

A hands-free device for connecting mobile phones to the vehicle's sound system

A system that controls wheel slip and traction, also known as Anti-Slip Regulation

A type of lamp that produces light by exciting a gas, such as xenon

The 12-volt battery supply used for camper electrical loads such as interior lighting, the water pump, and controls on the documented Vanagon Westfalia. Whether a particular vehicle has a separate auxiliary battery depends on its model and later modifications.

A switch that controls the blower motor in a vehicle's heating or cooling system

A system that warns the driver of nearby objects using ultrasonic sensors

A metal plate used to cover a hole in the dashboard if a radio is not installed.

A measure of the density of a liquid, used to determine the state of charge in a battery

A system that assists the driver in parking by steering the vehicle into parallel and perpendicular spaces

Sensor measuring the speed of the wheels, used in various systems such as anti-lock braking and navigation

A protective cover for the positive terminal of a generator or alternator

Light Emitting Diode. those little red/green/yellow 'lights' that almost never burn out. sort of solid plastic light bulbs. and they use very very little amounts of electricity.

A sealed or low-maintenance lead-acid battery design intended to reduce routine electrolyte checks; its condition, terminals, and charge may still need inspection.

The camper interior cabinet assembly built around the sink and its water fittings. In some Vanagon Westfalia layouts it also contains or adjoins the refrigerator, storage, and electrical controls.

The belt-driven pump that circulates engine coolant through the water-cooled Vanagon engine and cooling circuit. It is different from the small electric pump used to deliver water to a camper sink.