Technical Terms - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Owner's Manual

A-pillar
The front pillar connecting the roof and
the body (->B-pillar, ->C-pillar)
ABS
(Anti-lock braking system)
Prevents the wheels from locking when
you brake, allowing you to continue
steering.
ASR
(Acceleration skid control)
Components of ->ESP; ASR controls
the drive torque at the ->wheels ac-
cording to the situation, thus improving
->traction when driving on slippery sur-
faces.
ASSYST
(Active Service System)
Service indicator of the ->operating
system, which displays when the next
service is due.
Asymmetrical dipped-beam headlamps
Position of the dipped-beam head-
lamps which allows the outer edge of
the carriageway to be lit up.
Audio 10, Audio 10 CD* and
Audio 30 Export* System
Term for your vehicle's car radio includ-
ing the built-in loudspeakers.
Automatic transmission
Engine speed-torque converter which
converts the high engine speed (at low
torque) to lower drive wheel speeds (at
high torque).
B-pillar
The centre pillar connecting the roof
and the body (->A-pillar, ->C-pillar)
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Technical terms

Ball coupling*
Attachment on the vehicle. Part of the
trailer coupling to which the trailer is
coupled.
BAS
(Brake Assist)
System for shortening the stopping dis-
tance in hazardous situations, activat-
ed by the driver depressing the brake
pedal rapidly.
Belt drive
Drive connection from the engine to
the engine assemblies such as the al-
ternator or the air-conditioning com-
pressor.
C-pillar
The rear pillar connecting the roof and
the body (->A-pillar, ->C-pillar)
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