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Technical terms
Tele Aid System
(T
elematic Alarm Identification on De-
mand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response: automatic and man-
ual emergency, roadside assistance
and information. Tele Aid is initially ac-
tivated by completing a subscriber
agreement and placing an acquain-
tance call.
The Tele Aid system is operational pro-
vided that the vehicle’s battery is
charged, properly connected, not dam-
aged and cellular and GPS coverage is
available.
Telematics*
A combination of the terms “telecom-
munications” and “informatics”.
Tightening torque
Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug
wrench) with which threaded fasteners
such as wheel bolts are tightened.
TIN
(T
ire Identification Number)
(
୴ page 355)
Tire load rating
(
୴ page 355)
Tire ply composition and material used
(
୴ page 355)
Tire speed rating
(
୴ page 356)
TPMS
(
୴ page 339)
Traction
(
୴ page 356)
Tread
(
୴ page 356)
Treadwear indicators
(
୴ page 356)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
(
୴ page 356)
Vehicle capacity weight
(
୴ page 356)
Vehicle level control*
The ground clearance of the vehicle is
automatically controlled according to a
selected setting and speed.The driver
can set the ground clearance manually
for example on very rough roads.
Vehicles Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles)
Maintenance service indicator in the
multifunction display that informs the
driver when the next vehicle mainte-
nance service is due. The Vehicle Main-
tenance System in your vehicle tracks
distance driven and the time elapsed
since your last maintenance service,
calculates other maintenance service
work required, and calls for the next
maintenance service accordingly.
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
(
୴ page 356)