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

Technical terms
Engine oil viscosity
Measurement for the inner friction (viscosity)
of the oil at different temperatures.
The viscosity is better the higher
the temperature the oil can withstand
without becoming too thin, or the lower
the temperature it can withstand without
becoming too thick.
ESP
(Electronic Stability Program)
Improves directional stability and
->traction when cornering.
FCD
(Floating Car Data)
One of DaimlerChrysler's ->telematics
services for recalling vehicle data for
traffic guidance and traffic information
systems.
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GPS
(Global Positioning System)
Satellite signals received by suitable
receivers to supply information on the
geographical location of the vehicle.
These signals are then compared with a
digital map (e.g. on CD ROM) and used
to determine the location of the vehicle
and for navigation purposes.
GSM
(Global System for Mobile Communications)
The GS standard establishes the guidelines
for constructing a cellular digital
mobile system. Thanks to this uniform
standard, you can also use your mobile
abroad. Within GSM, there are approximately
300 network operators in
120 countries. The transmission method
is digital.
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Instrument cluster
Displays and indicator lamps in the
driver's field of vision, e.g. the rev
counter, the speedometer and the fuel
gauge.
Interior motion sensor* (IRS)
Part of the vehicle's anti-theft systems
which sets off an alarm if the side windows
are smashed and someone attempts
to put a hand inside while the
vehicle is closed and locked.
Kickdown
The ->automatic transmission is shifted
down to the lowest possible gear when
the accelerator pedal is depressed beyond
the pressure point. This accelerates
the vehicle more rapidly than
without downshifting.