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Encyclopedia > Armrest
The armrest in the backseat of a Lincoln Town Car, featuring cupholders.
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The armrest in the backseat of a Lincoln Town Car, featuring cupholders.

An armrest is a feature found in most modern automobiles on which the occupants can rest their arms. Armrests are commonly placed in between the seats on the driver and passenger side of the vehicle. Sometimes one or two armrests may also be attached to each individual seat, a feature commonly found in minivans and some SUVs. The Lincoln Town Car is a fullsize luxury sedan and serves as the flagship of Fords luxury Lincoln division. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... A modern minivan - 2004 Chrysler Town & Country Typical early minivan (a Dodge Caravan) A minivan, people carrier, multi utility vehicle (MUV),or multi purpose vehicle (MPV) is a type of vehicle which has a body that resembles a van, but which has rear side doors, rear side windows, and interior... This article or section may be confusing or unclear for some readers, and should be edited to rectify this. ...


In most cars with armrest in the back seats, one large armrest folds out from the middle seat. In some designs where occupant safety is emphasised, including some Volvo models, this doubles as a child seat, complete with specially adjustable seatbelt. Volvo Cars, or Volvo Personvagnar, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company. ... A three-point seat belt. ...


Armrests in some vehicles may also feature further accessories, such as cupholders, audio and climate controls as well as storage compartements.


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ARMRESTS (648 words)
Armrests are among those small details, offering security and comfort, and make all the difference in your mobility and independence when appropriately chosen.
Armrests provide handholds for transfers, allow you to push up and reposition for pressure relief, help keep your hips in place, increase balance, and keep your cushion where it belongs, just to name a few roles they play.
Desk-length armrests, on the other hand, feature approximately a 6"-long section at the front of the armrest that's several inches lower than the arm pad, allowing the front of the armrest to tuck under desks (this area also functions as a handhold for weight shifts and transfers).
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