Abstract: A vehicle includes a component coated with a pollutant reduction catalyst configured to remove pollutants from a flow of air over the component, a catalyst temperature sensor coupled to the component, a general temperature sensor, a vehicle speed sensor, and an active grille shutter (AGS) system having a plurality of movable grille shutters. A controller is configured to determine an efficiency of the pollutant reduction catalyst based on signals from the catalyst temperature sensor, the general temperature sensor, the vehicle speed sensor, and the AGS system.

Abstract: A stowable vehicle seat and seat arrangement are provided for a vehicle having a vehicle floor. The arrangement includes a first outboard seat with a seat base, a vehicle floor connection and a backrest connected to the seat base. A second outboard seat includes a seat base, a vehicle floor connection and a backrest and a lateral guide rail for lateral movement. The stowable seat includes a seat base, a backrest, a floor connection and a linkage between the seat base, the floor connection and the backrest for movement from a seating position blocking lateral movement of the second outboard seat to a stowage position in which the second outboard seat is moveable laterally along the lateral guideway to a position directly adjacent to the first outboard seat.

Abstract: A stowable vehicle seat and seat arrangement are provided for a vehicle having a vehicle floor. The arrangement includes a first outboard seat with a seat base, a vehicle floor connection and a backrest connected to the seat base. A second outboard seat includes a seat base, a vehicle floor connection and a backrest and a lateral guide rail for lateral movement. The stowable seat includes a seat base, a backrest, a floor connection and a linkage between the seat base, the floor connection and the backrest for movement from a seating position blocking lateral movement of the second outboard seat to a stowage position in which the second outboard seat is moveable laterally along the lateral guideway to a position directly adjacent to the first outboard seat.

Abstract: A cable tie for mounting a wire harness within a vehicle interior includes a mounting portion having an opening configured to receive a fastener for securing the cable tie to a support structure. The cable tie also includes a tie portion extending from the mounting portion. The tie portion is configured to wrap around the wire harness to secure the wire harness to the cable tie, and the tie portion is laterally offset from the opening along a direction substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the tie portion.

Abstract: A cable tie for mounting a wire harness within a vehicle interior includes a mounting portion having an opening configured to receive a fastener for securing the cable tie to a support structure. The cable tie also includes a tie portion extending from the mounting portion. The tie portion is configured to wrap around the wire harness to secure the wire harness to the cable tie, and the tie portion is laterally offset from the opening along a direction substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the tie portion.