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Mercedes-Benz 2003 CL 500 User Manual

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Technical terms

MON

(Motor Octane Number)
The Motor Octane Number for gasoline
as determined by a standardized meth-
od. 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 AN-
TI-KNOCK INDEX.

Multifunction display

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

Multifunction steering wheel

Steering wheel with buttons for operat-
ing the control system.

Overspeed range

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

Parktronic*

System which uses visual and acoustic
signals to assist the driver during park-
ing maneuvers.

Poly-V-belt drive

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

Power train

Collective term designating all compo-
nents used to generate and transmit
motive power to the drive axles, includ-
ing:

ț

Engine

ț

Clutch/torque converter

ț

Transmission

ț

Transfer case

ț

Drive shaft

ț

Differential

ț

Axle shafts/axles

Program mode selector switch

Used to switch the automatic transmis-
sion between sport operation S and
comfort operation C.
CL 55 AMG with steering wheel gear-
shift control and manual shift program:
in addition to S and C (see above), you
can use the M for manual operation.

Remote Vehicle Diagnostics

Transmission of vehicle data and cur-
rent location to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center for sub-
scribers to Tele Aid service.

REST

(Residual engine heat utilization)
Feature that uses the engine heat
stored in the coolant to heat the vehi-
cle interior for a short time after the en-
gine has been turned off.

Restraint systems

Seat belts, belt tensioners, airbags and
child restraint systems. As indepen-
dent systems, their protective func-
tions complement one another.

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