2004 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 403

Technical terms Traction Force exerted by the vehicle on the road via the tires. Vehicle level control The ground clearance of the vehicle is automatically controlled according to a selected setting and speed. The driver can choose manually within a range of ground clearance, for example on very rough roads. VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) The number set by the manufacturer and placed on the body to uniquely identify each vehicle produced. Voice control system* Voice control system for car phones, portable cell phones and audio systems (radio, CD, etc.). Wind screen Screen for deflecting wind from the vehicle interior when the hardtop is lowered. Xenon headlamps Headlamps which use an electric arc as the light source and produce a more intense light than filament headlamps. 402