Mercedes-Benz G-Class Owner's Manual page 422

Technical terms
Torque
Force which is exerted about a central
axis where there is rotational move-
ment, e.g. when tightening a wheel
bolt. In engines, the torque is the force
transferred to the transmission. The
maximum torque is achieved at a given
engine speed. The higher the maximum
torque, the greater the force trans-
ferred from the vehicle to the wheels.
Torque converter
In vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion, this performs the function that
the clutch performs in a manual trans-
mission.
Traction
Force transferred from the vehicle to
the road via the wheels and a term
used to describe grip.
Traction mode
Active acceleration of the vehicle by
adding more throttle.
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Transfer case
Distributes drive power to the rear and
front axles. In the LOW off-road posi-
tion, the drive train speed is reduced by
half. This increases the drive power ac-
cordingly.
Ultrasound reversing aid*
System which makes reversing easier
by giving the driver visual and audible
signals.
Wheel
->Wheel rim and tyre, commonly
known as wheel.
Wheel rim
Part of the ->wheel on which the tyre is
fitted.
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