Designed for beginning level courses, this text provides a more comprehensive introduction than other books on the same topic. It has extensive coverage of electronic controls, including current topics like OBD II, digital storage oscilloscopes, as well as computer controls in the anti-lock braking, traction control systems, body computer systems, passive restraint systems, computer controlled transmissions, computer controlled suspensions and computer controlled air conditioning. Troubleshooting and diagnostics are emphasized throughout and the book contains case studies to further illustrate concepts. Safety is stressed using, "Cautions and Warnings". Chapter-end exercises include a generous quantity of ASE-style questions.