Mercedes-Benz ACTROS 2002, Operating Instructions Manual

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CAN
(Controller Area Network)
Means that the control units are net-
worked and exchange data with each
other. Controls vehicle functions, such
as the central locking system or wind-
screen wipers, depending on the vehi-
cle or environmental conditions and
delivers information to the ->FIS. This
system connects the vehicle's elec-
tronic systems.
CODE
Checks whether a person entering or
driving the vehicle is authorised to do
so, and forms part of the anti-theft sys-
tem.
Control unit
Electronic component that controls the
functions of the engine or transmis-
sion, for example.
Control unit abbreviation
The control unit abbreviation sorts an
event message and information in the
Diagnostics menu of the corresponding
electronic system.
Cruise control
Driving system which makes it possible
to store any speed above 10 mph
(15 km /h).
Drive train
Collective term for all vehicle compo-
nents which belong to the drive, such
as:
Engine
Clutch
Transmission
Propeller shafts
Transfer case
Axle drive shafts
Driving mode selector switch
Switch with which the driver of a vehi-
cle with Telligent
®
automatic gearshift
can select automatic or manual operat-
ing mode.