534 Technical termsTIN
(T
ire I
dentification N
umber)
(
page 387)
Tire load rating
(page 387)
Tire ply composition and material used
(page 388)
Tire speed rating
(page 388)
Traction
(page 388)
Transfer case
Speed of rotation / torque converter
that works together with the ->auto-
matic transmission.
Tread
(page 388)Treadwear indicators
(
page 388)
TWR
(Tongue W
eight R
ating)
(
page 388)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
(page 388)
Vehicle capacity weight
(page 388)
Vehicle level control
The ground clearance of the vehicle is
automatically controlled according to a
selected setting and speed.The driver
can set the ground clearance manually
for example on very rough roads.
VIN
(Vehicle I
dentification N
umber)
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the body to uniquely
identify each vehicle produced.
556 IndexUseful features 294
Ashtrays* 302
Cup holders 299
Power outlets 306
Storage compartments 294
Tele Aid* 311
Telephone* 310
V
Vehicle
Data recording 20
Individual settings 174, 177
Locking in an emergency 460
Lowering 485
Proper use of 17
Unlocking in an emergency 459
Vehicle capacity weight 388, 534
Vehicle care
Engine cleaning 397
Light alloy wheels 401
Ornamental moldings 399
Paintwork 397
Parktronic* system sensor 399
Plastic and rubber parts 402Power washer 396
Steering wheel 402
Tar stains 396
Vehicle washing 397
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 511
Vehicle jack 456
Vehicle lighting
Checking 344
Vehicle loading terminology 385
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 388
Vehicle tool kit 454
Collapsible wheel chock 455, 457
Vehicle washing 397
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 511,
534W
Warning indicators
Parktronic* 276
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 77
Parking brake 57
Warranty coverage 509
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 395
Wear pattern (tires) 389
Weights 520
Wheel change
Tightening torque 485
Wheels
Tires and wheels 353
Window curtain air bags 76
Windows, cleaning 400
Windshield
Cleaning wiper blades 400
Defogging 224, 238
