Description And Operation: Description
This vehicle features an Active Grill Shutter (AGS) system. The AGS (1) is located behind the lower grill and in front of the radiator.
The AGS system consist of an electric motor (actuator), shutter vanes, linkage retainer, and frame that are mounted to the front fascia.
Aerodynamics plays an important role in regards to fuel efficiency. Aerodynamic drag increases as vehicle speed increases. With the vehicle traveling at highway speeds, engine power requirements increase in order to overcome wind drag across the front of the vehicle. Reducing the wind drag coefficient across the front of the vehicle is directly proportional to an improvement in fuel efficiency.