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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2006 Owners Manual User Manual

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Technical terms

Power train

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

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Engine

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Clutch/torque converter

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Transmission

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Transfer case*

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Drive shaft

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Axle shafts/axles

Production options weight

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Program mode selector switch

Used to switch the automatic transmis-
sion between standard operation S and
operation C.

CLS 55 AMG with steering wheel gear-
shift control and manual shift program:
in addition to S and C (for sporty S or
comfortable C operation), you can use
M for manual shift program.

PSI

(Pounds per square inch)
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Recommended tire inflation pressure

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Restraint systems

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

Rim

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RON

(Research Octane Number)
The Research Octane Number for gaso-
line as determined by a standardized
method. It is an indication of a gaso-
line's ability to resist undesired detona-
tion (knocking). The average of both
the ->MON (Motor Octane Number)
and RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.

Electro-hydraulic brake system

Electronically controlled hydraulic
braking system for increased braking
safety and comfort.

Sidewall

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