• Chrome trim-inc: bumpers rub strips side window sills
• Atlas grey grille w/(3) chrome ribs & chrome surround
• Variable-focus halogen headlamps-inc: polycarbonate lenses light-sensing auto-on headlamps automatic lamp substitution
• Halogen front foglamps
• Single red rear foglamp
• Programmable daytime running lamps
• Dual pwr heated mirrors
• Neutral-tinted glass
• Dual aero-blade windshield wipers w/heated washer system
• M-B Tex upholstery w/leather front seat inserts
• 10-way adjustable front sport seats w/pwr height & recline
• Drivers adjustable lumbar
• Head restraints at all positions
• Hand-polished laurel wood trim
• Height-adjustable front center armrest-inc: dual enclosed storage 3-way lid air vents at rear of console
• Velour floor carpeting & floor mats
• Leather-trimmed 4-spoke 4-way tilt & telescoping adjustable steering wheel-inc: audio & multifunctional display controls
• Multifunction display in speedometer face-inc: trip computer exterior temp gauge oil level check digital speedometer audio status reminder & malfunction messages driver-programmable settings
• Instrumentation-inc: fuel & coolant temp gauge digital touch clock Touch Shift/mode selection display tachometer
• Audible reminders-inc: fasten seat belt release parking brake headlamps on parking brake on remove ignition key
• Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display
• Touch turn signals (flashes (3) times w/(1) touch)
• Pwr windows w/(1) touch express up & down
• SmartKey system-inc: remote central locking system anti-theft engine immobilizer driver-programmable user-recognition features drive away automatic locking
• SmartKey infrared-remote-inc: opening trunk opening & closing windows panic alarm fuel filler door lock unlock all doors or drivers
• Cruise control
• Anti-theft alarm system w/towaway protection
• Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: dust/pollen filters tunnel mode w/(1) touch closing of all windows upper & lower temp sensors dash-top diffuser vent
• Electrically heated rear window w/auto shut off based on time & exterior temp
• AM/FM/weatherband stereo w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers automatic speed- sensitive volume adjustment fiber-optic communication among components
• Illuminated 2-tier glovebox
• Retractable large-capacity dual cupholders
• Folding rear armrest w/slide-out dual cupholders
• Pockets in all doors
• Dual seatback pockets
• Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
• Night security illumination
• Entrance lamps in front doors
• Dual front map lights
• Rear-cabin courtesy light
• Leather-trimmed shift knob
• Illuminated carpeted cargo area
• CD

Dimensions

• 16.4 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
• Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 30.7 and all seats in place (cu ft): 12.2
• External dimensions: overall length (inches): 178.2, overall width (inches): 68, overall height (inches): 55.6, wheelbase (inches): 106.9, front track (inches): 59.3, rear track (inches): 58.1 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.3
• Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 38.9, rear headroom (inches): 37.3, front hip room (inches): 51.9, rear hip room (inches): 54.5, front leg room (inches): 41.7, rear leg room (inches): 33, front shoulder room (inches): 53.1, rear shoulder room (inches): 54.3 and interior volume (cu ft): 85.5
• Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,655

Performance

• 2,996 cc 3 liters V 6 front engine with 88 mm bore, 82.1 mm stroke, 11.1 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
• Emission control level FED
• Fuel consumption: EPA urban (mpg): 19, country/highway (mpg): 26 and combined (mpg): 22
• Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 26 and EPA city (mpg): 19
• Full-time 4x4-wheel drive
• Multi-link front and rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
• Multi-point injection fuel system
• Power: 170 kW , 228 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 221 ft lb , 300 Nm @ 2,700 rpm
• Premium unleaded fuel 91

Comfort

• 12v power outlet: rear and 1
• Air conditioning with climate control and rear outlet
• Audio anti-theft protection: code and integrated in dash
• Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
• Automatic five-speed transmission with mode select, lock-up, electronic control, manual mode, shift lever on floor, 3.93:1 first gear ratio, 2.41:1 second gear ratio, 1.49:1 third gear ratio, 1:1 fourth gear ratio, 0.83:1 fifth gear ratio and 3.15:1 reverse gear ratio automatic with manual mode
• Bucket heated electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with height adjustment, two adjustments and tilt adjustment
• Cargo area light
• Clock
• Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
• Cruise control
• Dashboard
• Delayed/fade courtesy lights
• Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
• Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors indicator lights
• Element antenna
• External temperature
• Floor covering: carpet in load area
• Floor mats
• Front and rear ashtray
• Front and rear power windows with two one-touch
• Front reading lights
• Front seat back storage
• Front seat center armrest
• Front seats and rear seats cup holders pop out
• Front seats cigar lighter
• Full dashboard console , full floor console with covered storage box
• Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
• Illuminated entry system
• Leather covered multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
• Leather seat upholstery with additional vinyl
• Lockable glove compartment
• Low fuel level warning
• Low washer fluid level warning
• Luxury trim leather on gearknob, wood/woodgrain on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
• Manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
• Oil pressure warning light
• Passenger seat secondary ventilation controls
• Rear seat center armrest
• Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
• Seating: five seats
• Service interval indicator
• Six speaker(s)
• Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
• Tachometer
• Three fixed bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
• Vehicle speed proportional power steering
• Ventilation system with recirculation setting and micro filter

Exterior

• Body color front and rear bumpers
• Body side molding
• Chrome/bright trim around side windows, on side of body and on bumpers
• Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
• Day time running lights
• Door entry light
• Fixed rear window with defogger
• Front and rear all seasons tires with 205 mm tire width, 55% tire profile and Z tire rating official brochure tyre size
• Front and rear alloy wheels with 16 inch rim diam and 7 inch rim width
• Front fog lights
• Gloss paint
• Headlight control with time delay switch-off and dusk sensor
• Heated washer
• Rear fog lights
• Rear view mirror
• Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
• Tinted glass on cabin
• Windshield wipers with fixed intermittent wipe

Safety

• 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side with pre-tensioners , 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side with pre-tensioners , 3-point reel rear seat belts on center side
• Brake assist system
• Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment , passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
• Electronic brake distribution
• Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
• Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
• Four-wheel ABS
• Front and rear roof airbag
• Front side airbag with occupant sensors
• Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
• Immobilizer
• Peripheral anti-lift anti-theft protection
• Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch, includes power windows and speed sensing
• Stability control
• Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats , three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats with dipping for reverse

Recall Campaign #05V560000

• Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPORT MODEL STEERING WHEELS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." IN CERTAIN LOW RISK AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TESTS CONDUCTED BY NHTSA, USIN
• Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES.
• Action: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN MARCH 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.