G-Class Owner's Manual - Mercedes G-Class, G-Wagon, G500, G55 ...

Differential unit
->Transfer case in one axle. Power from
the engine is transferred to the
->wheels inside the differential unit.
The differential unit ensures that
->wheels rotate at different speeds
when cornering, since the ->wheels on
the inside have a smaller distance to
cover than the ones on the outside,
thereby requiring fewer rotations.
Drive train
Collective term for all vehicle components
which belong to the drive, such
as:
the engine
->the automatic transmission
->the differential locks
->the transfer case
the propeller shafts
the differential hub reduction
the drive shafts
->the wheels
DynAPS*
(dynamic route guidance)
Adapts the route guidance calculated
by the navigation system to the prevailing
traffic situation. Traffic jam information
is received by the system in
SMS form.
e mark
Symbol to indicate certification in accordance
with the relevant EU Directives.
ELCODE
(Electronic Code System)
System that electronically checks access
and authorisation to drive and is
part of the anti-theft protection system
for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
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Technical terms
EMC
(Electromagnetic Compatibility)
The electrical and electronic components
of the vehicle are protected from
interference fields, such as transmitters,
radar systems, overhead power
lines or radiophones.
EN 228
European standard for unleaded petrol.
Engine control system
Controls the engine, e.g. the engine
speed.
Engine number
Number determined by the manufacturer
and marked on the cylinder
crankcase, by which each engine can
be clearly identified.
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