2004 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 414

Technical terms Multifunction display The display field in the instrument cluster used to present information provided by the control system. Multifunction steering wheel Steering wheel with buttons for operating the control system. Overspeed range Engine speeds within the red marking on the tachometer dial. Avoid this engine speed range, as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Poly-V-belt drive Drives engine-components (alternator, AC compressor, etc.) from the engine. Power train Collective term designating all components used to generate and transmit motive power to the drive axles, including: Engine Clutch/torque converter Transmission Transfer case* Drive shaft Axle shafts/axles Program mode selector switch Used to switch the automatic transmission between standard operation S and operation C. E 55 AMG with steering wheel gearshift 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. Remote Vehicle Diagnostics Transmission of vehicle data and current location to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center for subscribers to the Tele Aid service. Restraint systems Seat belts, belt tensioners, airbags and child restraint systems. As independent systems, their protective functions complement one another. RON (Research Octane Number) The Research Octane Number for gasoline as determined by a standardized method. 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. 414