2006 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 430

Technical terms 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 (Canada vehicles) (Flexible Service System) Maintenance service indicator in the multifunction display that informs the driver when the next vehicle maintenance service is due. FSS evaluates engine temperature, oil level, vehicle speed, engine speed, distance driven and the time elapsed since your last maintenance service, and calls for the next maintenance service accordingly. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ( page 309) Gear range Number of gears which are available to the automatic transmission for shifting. The automatic gear shifting process can be adapted to specific operating conditions using the selector lever. GPS (Global Positioning System) Satellite-based system for relaying geographic location information to and from vehicles equipped with special receivers. Employs DVD digital maps for navigation. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ( page 309) GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ( page 310) Instrument cluster The displays and indicator/warning lamps in the driver's field of vision, including the tachometer, speedometer, engine temperature and fuel gauge. KEYLESS-GO* System for entering and operating the vehicle without the use of a SmartKey. 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. Kilopascal (kPa) ( page 310) Line of fall The direct line that an object moves downhill when influenced by the force of gravity alone. Locking knob Knob on the door which indicates whether the door is locked or unlocked. Pushing the locking knob down on an individual door from inside will lock that door. 429