2005 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 473

Technical terms ABS (Antilock Brake System) Prevents the wheels from locking up during braking so that the vehicle can continue to be steered. ADS (Adaptive Damping System) Automatically adapts the optimum suspension damping to prevailing driving conditions. Airmatic DC (Airmatic Dual Control) Automatically selects the optimum suspension tuning and ride height for your vehicle. Airmatic consists of two components: Adaptive Damping System Vehicle level control Alignment bolt Metal pin with thread. The centering pin is an aid used when changing a tire to align the wheel with the wheel hub. BAS (Brake Assist System) System for potentially reducing braking distances in emergency braking situations. The system is activated when it senses an emergency based on how fast the brake is applied. Bi-Xenon headlamps* Headlamps which use an electric arc as a light source and produce a more intense light than filament headlamps. Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low beam and high beam. CAC (Customer Assistance Center) Mercedes-Benz customer service center which can help you with any questions about your vehicle and provide assistance in the event of a breakdown. CAN system (Controller Area Network) Data bus network serving to control vehicle functions such as door locking or windshield wiping. CDI (Common-Rail Direct Injection) Diesel fuel injection technology where all cylinders share a common diesel fuel supply line. Fine injection nozzles provide for highly accurate metering that reduces diesel fuel consumption. Cockpit All instruments, switches, buttons and indicator/warning lamps in the passenger compartment needed for vehicle operation and monitoring. 471