Mercedes-Benz 2006 C-Class User Manual

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Technical terms

MON

(Motor Octane Number)
The Motor Octane Number for gasoline
as determined by a standardized
method. 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

Display field in the instrument cluster
used to present information provided
by the control system.

Multifunction steering wheel

Steering wheel with buttons for
operating the control system.

Normal occupant weight

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OCS

(Occupant Classification System)
The system automatically turns the
front passenger front air bag on or off
based on the classified occupant size
category determined by weight sensor
readings from the seat.

Occupant distribution

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Overspeed range

Engine speeds within the red marking
of the tachometer dial. Avoid this
engine speed range, as it may result in
serious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.

Poly-V-belt drive

Drives engine-components (alternator,
AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.

Power train

Collective term designating all
components used to generate and
transmit motive power to the drive
axles, including

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engine

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clutch/torque converter

ț

transmission

ț

transfer case

ț

drive shaft

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differential

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axle shafts/axles

Production options weight

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Program mode selector switch

Used to switch the automatic
transmission* between standard
operation S and comfort operation C.

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