Mercedes-Benz SLR-Class 2005 - Manual (Page 386)

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Technical terms
ABS
(Anti-lock Braking System)
Prevents the wheels from locking up
during braking so that the vehicle can
continue to be steered.
Accessory weight
( ୴ page 278)
ACL
(Airbrake/Central Locking)
Controls the locking mechanism of the
Airbrake and the central locking sys-
tem.
Air pressure
( ୴ page 278)
Aspect ratio
( ୴ page 278)
BabySmart TM1 airbag deactivation
system
This system detects if a special system
compatible child restraint seat is in-
stalled on the front passenger seat. The
system will automatically deactivate
the passenger front airbag when such a
seat is properly installed (PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF warning lamp on the lower
centre console lights up).
BabySmart TM compatible child seats
Special restraint system for children.
The sensor system for the passenger
seat prevents deployment of the pas-
senger front airbag if a BabySmart
TM
compatible child seat is installed. See
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for availability.
Bar
( ୴ page 278)
BAS
(Brake Assist System)
System for potentially reducing braking
distances in emergency braking situa-
tions. The system is activated when it
senses an emergency based on how
fast the brake is applied.
Bead
( ୴ page 278)
Bi-Xenon headlamps
Headlamps which use an electric arc as
the light source and produce a more in-
tense light than filament headlamps.
Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low
beam and high beam.
CAC
(Customer Assistance Center)
Mercedes-Benz customer service cen-
ter, which can help you with any ques-
tions about your vehicle and provide
assistance in the event of a break-
down.
1 BabySmart TM is a trademark of Siemens
Automotive Corp.