Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2007 User Manual
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Technical terms
Tightening torque
Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug
wrench) with which threaded fasteners
such as wheel bolts are tightened.
TIN
(Tire Identification Number)
(
Tire load rating
Tire ply composition and material used
Tire speed rating
Traction
Tread
Treadwear indicators
UDF
(Universal Disc Format)
A universal file system for optical me-
dia allowing an operating system to
read, write and modify data stored on
optical media that was created by an-
other operating system.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
Uphill driving assistant
While you are driving up a hill, this sys-
tem holds the vehicle in place for ap-
prox. one second after you have taken
your foot off the brake pedal.
Vehicle capacity weight
Vehicle level control
The ground clearance of the vehicle is
automatically controlled according to a
selected setting and speed. The driver
can choose manually within a range of
ground clearance, for example on very
rough roads.
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
VIN
(Vehicle Identification Number)
The number set by the manufacturer
and stamped on the body to uniquely
identify each vehicle produced.
Voice Control*
Voice control system for car phones,
portable cell phones and audio sys-
tems (radio, CD, etc.).