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Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2006 Owners Manual 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
ANTI-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.

Normal occupant weight

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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 (Parking assist)*

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

PRE-SAFE

®

(Preventive occupant Safety system)
Vehicles equipped with PRE-SAFE take
preventive measures when the system
senses certain driving dynamics sug-
gesting a possible accident.

Production options weight

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