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Technical terms
ABS
(Antilock Brake System)
Prevents the wheels from locking up 
during braking so that the vehicle can 
continue to be steered.
BabySmart
TM
 airbag deactivation 
system
This system detects if a special system 
compatible child restraint seat is in-
stalled on the front passenger seat. The 
system will automatically deactivate 
the passenger front airbag when such a 
seat is properly installed (indicator 
lamp
7 in the instrument cluster 
lights up). See your authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for 
availability. 
BabySmart
TM
 compatible child seats
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.
BAS
(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.
Bi-Xenon headlamps*
Headlamps which use an electric arc as 
the light source and produce a more in-
tense light than filament headlamps. 
Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low 
beam and high beam.
CAC
(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.
CAN system
(Controller Area Network)
Data bus network serving to control ve-
hicle functions such as door locking or 
windshield wiping.
Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and 
indicator/warning lamps in the pas-
senger compartment needed for vehi-
cle operation and monitoring.
Cruise control
Driving convenience system for auto-
matically maintaining the vehicle speed 
set by the driver.
Engine number
The number set by the manufacturer 
and placed on the cylinder block to 
uniquely identify each engine pro-
duced.