2004 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 313

Technical terms GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) This is the maximum permissible vehicle weight. It is indicated on certification label located on the driver's door pillar. Instrument cluster The displays and indicator/warning lamps in the driver's field of vision, including the tachometer, speedometer, engine temperature and fuel gauge. Kickdown Depressing the accelerator past the point of resistance shifts the transmission down to the lowest possible gear. This very quickly accelerates the vehicle and should not be used for normal acceleration needs. Line of fall The direct line that an object moves downhill when influenced by the force of gravity alone. Lock button Button on the door which indicates whether the door is locked or unlocked. Pushing the lock button down on an individual door from inside will lock that door. MCS (Modular Control System) Information and operating center for vehicle sound and communications systems, including the radio and the radio and navigation system, as well as for other optional equipment (CD changer, telephone, etc.). Memory function* Used to store three individual seat, steering wheel and mirror positions. MON (Motor Octane Number) The Motor 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. Multifunction display A display field in the instrument cluster used to present information provided by the control system. Parktronic system* (Parking assist) System which uses visual and acoustic signals to assist the driver during parking maneuvers. 313