Mercedes Benz 2003 slk 230 kompressor User Manual

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Technical terms

(Antilock Brake System)
Prevents the wheels from locking up 
during braking so that the vehicle can 
continue to be steered.

Metal pin with thread. The centering 
pin is an aid used when changing a tire 
to align the wheel with the wheel hub.

This system detects if a special system 
compatible child restraint seat is in-
stalled on the passenger seat. The sys-
tem will automatically deactivate the 
passenger front airbag when such a 
seat is properly installed (indicator 
lamp 7 in the center console lights 
up). See your authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Center for availability.

Special restraint system for children. 
The sensor system for the passenger 
seat prevents deployment of the pas-
senger front airbag if a BabySmart

TM

 

compatible child seat is installed.

(Brake Assist System)
System for potentially reducing braking 
distances in emergency braking situa-
tions. The system is activated when it 
senses an emergency based on how 
fast the brake is applied.

(Customer Assistance Center)
Mercedes-Benz customer service cen-
ter, which can help you with any ques-
tions about your vehicle and provide 
assistance in the event of a break-
down.

(Controller Area Network)
Data bus network serving to control ve-
hicle functions such as door locking or 
windshield wiping.

All instruments, switches, buttons and 
indicator/warning lamps in the passen-
ger compartment needed for vehicle 
operation and monitoring.

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.

Driving convenience system for auto-
matically maintaining the vehicle speed 
set by the driver.