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Technical terms
COMAND*
(Cockpit Management and Data
System)
Information and operating center for
vehicle sound and communications
systems, including the radio and the
navigation system, as well as other
optional equipment (CD changer*,
telephone*, etc.).
Control system
The control system is used to call up
vehicle information and to change
component settings. Information and
messages appear in the multifunction
display. The driver uses the buttons on
the multifunction steering wheel to
navigate through the system and to
adjust settings.
Cruise control
Driving convenience system that
automatically maintains the vehicle
speed set by the driver.
Engine number
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the cylinder block to
uniquely identify each engine
produced.
Engine oil viscosity
Measurement for the inner friction
(viscosity) of the oil at different temper-
atures. The higher the temperature an
oil can tolerate without becoming thin,
or the lower the temperature it can
tolerate without becoming viscous, the
better the viscosity.
ESP
(Electronic Stability Program)
Improves vehicle handling and
directional stability.
ETD
(Emergency Tensioning Device)
Device which deploys in certain frontal
and rear collisions exceeding the
system's threshold to tighten the
seat belts.
->SRS
FSS (Canada vehicles)
(Flexible Service System)
Maintenance service indicator in the
multifunction display that informs the
driver when the next vehicle mainte-
nance service is due. FSS evaluates
engine temperature, oil level, vehicle
speed, engine speed, distance driven
and the time elapsed since your last
maintenance service, and calls for the
next maintenance service accordingly.
Gear range
Number of gears which are available to
the automatic transmission for shifting.
The automatic gear shifting process
can be adapted to specific operating
conditions using the gear selector
lever.
GPS
(Global Positioning System)
Satellite-based system for relaying
geographic location information to and
from vehicles equipped with special
receivers. Employs CD digital maps for
navigation.
Summary of Contents for 2005 C 240
Page 1: ...Sommer Corporate Media AG Operator s Manual C Class Wagon Operator s Manual C Class Wagon ...
Page 2: ...Order No 6515 0136 13 Part No 203 584 61 82 USA Edition A 2005 Ê4Ct rgË 2035846182 ...
Page 3: ...C 240 C 240 4MATIC ...
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Page 24: ...22 At a glance Cockpit ...
Page 26: ...24 At a glance Instrument cluster ...
Page 33: ...31 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking ...
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Page 61: ...59 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems ...
Page 168: ...166 Controls in detail Climate control ...
Page 178: ...176 Controls in detail Audio system Operating and display elements ...
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