678 Technical termsTightening torque
Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug
wrench) with which threaded fasteners
such as wheel bolts are tightened.
TIN
(T
ire I
dentification N
umber)
(
page 527)
Tire load rating
(page 528)
Tire ply composition and material used
(page 528)
Tire speed rating
(page 528)
Traction
(page 528)
Tread
(page 528)
Treadwear indicators
(page 528)UDF
(U
niversal D
isc F
ormat)
A universal file system for optical me-
dia allowing an operating system to
read, write and modify data stored on
optical media that was created by an-
other operating system.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
(
page 528)
Uphill driving assistant
While you are driving up a hill, this sys-
tem holds the vehicle in place for ap-
prox. one second after you have taken
your foot off the brake pedal.
Vehicle capacity weight
(page 528)
Vehicle level control
The ground clearance of the vehicle is
automatically controlled according to a
selected setting and speed. The driver
can choose manually within a range of
ground clearance, for example on very
rough roads. Vehicle maximum load on the tire
(
page 528)
VIN
(Vehicle I
dentification N
umber)
The number set by the manufacturer
and stamped on the body to uniquely
identify each vehicle produced.
Voice Control*
Voice control system for car phones,
portable cell phones and audio sys-
tems (radio, CD, etc.).
