2003 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 352
2003 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Technical terms Cockpit All instruments, switches, buttons and indicator/warning lamps in the passenger compartment needed for vehicle operation and monitoring. Collapsible tire An especially compact spare tire that must be inflated with a provided air pump before using. It should only be used to bring the vehicle to the nearest service station. COMAND (Cockpit Management and Data System) Information and operating center for vehicle sound and communications systems, including the radio and CD changer, as well as for other optional equipment (e.g. telephone). Control system The control system is used to call up vehicle information and to change component settings. Information and messages appear in the multifunction display. The driver uses the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel to navigate through the system and to adjust settings. Cruise control Driving convenience system for automatically maintaining the vehicle speed set by the driver. Distronic* A driving convenience cruise control system which helps the driver maintain a pre-selected speed: If there is no vehicle directly ahead, the system operates in the same way as conventional cruise control. If a slower moving vehicle is ahead, Distronic* will reduce your vehicle speed to the extent permitted by reduced throttle and up to 20% braking power to maintain the preset minimum following distance. DTR (->Distronic*) Engine number The number set by the manufacturer and placed on the cylinder block to uniquely identify each engine produced. ESP (Electronic Stability Program) Improves vehicle handling and directional stability. ETD (Emergency Tensioning Device) Device which deploys in certain frontal and rear collisions exceeding the system's threshold to tighten the seat belts. ->SRS FSS (Flexible Service System) Service indicator in the multifunction display that informs the driver when the next vehicle maintenance service is due. 352
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