2006 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 473

Technical terms Bar ( page 332) 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. Bead ( page 332) 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. Cockpit All instruments, switches, buttons and indicator/warning lamps in the passenger compartment needed for vehicle operation and monitoring. Cold tire inflation pressure ( page 332) Collapsible tire An especially compact spare tire that must be inflated with a provided air pump before using. It should only be used to bring the vehicle to the nearest service station. COMAND (Cockpit Management and Data System) Information and operating center for vehicle sound and communications systems, including the radio and navigation system, as well as other optional equipment (CD changer, telephone, etc.). 472