Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2006 Owners Manual User Manual
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Technical terms
Power train
Collective term designating all compo-
nents used to generate and transmit
motive power to the drive axles, includ-
ing:
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Engine
ț
Clutch/torque converter
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Transmission
ț
Transfer case*
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Drive shaft
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Axle shafts/axles
Production options weight
Program mode selector switch
Used to switch the automatic transmis-
sion between standard operation S and
operation C.
PSI
(Pounds per square inch)
(
Recommended tire inflation pressure
Restraint systems
Seat belts, belt tensioners, air bags and
child restraint systems. As indepen-
dent systems, their protective func-
tions complement one another.
Rim
RON
(Research Octane Number)
The Research Octane Number for gaso-
line as determined by a standardized
method. It is an indication of a gaso-
line’s ability to resist undesired detona-
tion (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.
Shift lock
When the vehicle is parked, this lock
prevents the transmission selector le-
ver from being moved out of position P
without the ignition or engine on and
brake pedal depressed.
Sidewall
SRS
(Supplemental Restraint System)
Seat belts, emergency tensioning de-
vice and air bags. Though independent
systems, they are closely interfaced to
provide effective occupant protection.