2006 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 532

Technical terms GPS (Global Positioning System) Satellite-based system for relaying geographic location information to and from vehicles equipped with special receivers. Employs CD or DVD digital maps for navigation. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ( page 386) GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ( page 386) Instrument cluster The displays and indicator/warning lamps in the driver's field of vision, including the tachometer, speedometer, engine temperature and fuel gauge. 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 386) 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. Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) Maintenance service indicator in the multifunction display that informs the driver when the next vehicle maintenance service is due. The Maintenance system tracks distance driven and the time elapsed since the last maintenance service, calculates other maintenance service work required, and calls for the next service accordingly. Maximum load rating ( page 387) Maximum loaded vehicle weight ( page 387) Maximum tire inflation pressure ( page 387) Modular COMAND System Information and operating center for vehicle sound and communications systems, including the radio and the radio and navigation system, as well as for other optional equipment (CD changer, telephone, etc.). 531