2006 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 530

Technical terms ABS (Antilock Brake System) Prevents the wheels from locking up during braking so that the vehicle can continue to be steered. Accessory weight ( page 385) ADS (Adaptive Damping System) Automatically adapts the optimum suspension damping to prevailing driving conditions. Airmatic* Automatically selects the optimum suspension tuning and ride height for your vehicle. Airmatic consists of two components: Adaptive Damping System Vehicle level control Air pressure ( page 385) 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. Aspect ratio ( page 385) Bar ( page 386) 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 386) Bi-Xenon headlamps* Headlamps which use an electric arc as the 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 386) 529