Mercedes-Benz 2006 R-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Technical terms
Memory function*
Used to store three individual seat,
steering wheel and mirror positions.
MON
(M
otor Octane Number)
The Motor Octane Number for gasoline
as determined by a standardized meth-
od. It is an indication of a gasoline's
ability to resist undesired detonation
(knocking). The average of both the
MON (Motor Octane Number) and
->RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Multifunction display
The display field in the instrument clus-
ter used to present information provid-
ed by the control system.
Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel with buttons for operat-
ing the control system.
Normal occupant weight
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Overspeed range
Engine speeds within the red marking
on the tachometer dial. Avoid this en-
gine speed range, as it may result in se-
rious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Occupant distribution
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Parktronic (Parking assist)*
System which uses visual and acoustic
signals to assist the driver during park-
ing maneuvers.
Poly-V-belt drive
Drives engine-components (alternator,
AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.
Power train
Collective term designating all compo-
nents used to generate and transmit
motive power to the drive axles, includ-
ing
ț engine
ț clutch/torque converter
ț transmission
ț transfer case
ț drive shaft
ț differential
ț axle shafts/axles
PRE-SAFE
®
*
(Pre
ventive Occupant Safety System)
Vehicles equipped with PRE-SAFE
®
*
take preventive measures when the
system senses certain driving dynam-
ics suggesting a possible accident.
Production options weight
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