Exterior Features
One-button electric/hydraulic soft top.
Removable hardtop. Electrically heated hardtop rear window with automatic
shutoff timer.
Attachable fine mesh wind deflector.
18" light-alloy wheels, AMG thin-spoke monoblock design.1
AMG-designed sculpted front air dam, side skirts and rear apron.1
Halogen headlamps with variable-focus reflectors. Heated headlamp washers with
wipers.
Halogen projector-beam front foglamps.
Single red rear foglamp.
Dual heated power mirrors, linked to driver's seat memory. Auto-dimming
left-side mirror.
Eccentric-sweep windshield wiper with heated washers and heated wiper parking
position.
Rain-sensing automatic intermittent windshield wiper.
1. SL-Class models (except Silver Arrow editions) may be ordered without AMG-designed
lower bodywork and/or with 17" wheels and tires for no additional charge.
See your retailer.
Locking and Security
Remote central locking system with both infrared and radio-frequency signals for
improved range, and rolling-code signal for protection from transmitter cloning.
Electronically coded ignition key disables engine computer when removed from
ignition to help prevent unauthorized starting of car.
4-button transmitter integrates key, remote door lock/unlock buttons, remote
trunk release with valet lockout feature, and panic alarm.
Selective remote unlocking can unlock only the driver's door and fuel filler, or
both doors plus the trunk and fuel filler.
Infrared remote-control opening/closing of windows.
Four interior compartments automatically lock when car is locked with remote or
key.
Illuminated entry system activates upon unlocking the car from inside or
outside.
Driveaway locking can automatically lock all the doors when the car reaches 9
mph.
Night security illumination uses the car's lights to help light a path after
parking.
Automatic antitheft alarm system with towaway protection, remote panic feature,
and automatic notification of Tele Aid response center.
Integrated 3-button garage door control, compatible with HomeLink Reg
components.1
1. Also compatible with some other opener systems.
Interior Features
CFC-free automatic climate control. Electrostatic dust filter. REST mode uses
residual heat to warm cabin with car off.
Power windows, with one-touch express-down for each window, and one-touch
raising and lowering of both windows at once via soft-top switch.
4-way (tilt/telescoping) power steering column, linked to driver's seat memory.
Electronic cruise control.
Auto-dimming rearview mirror. Delayed-shutoff courtesy lamps. Dual reading lamp.
Dual illuminated vanity mirrors. Entrance lamps in both doors.
Adjustable center armrest. Enclosed storage in dash, console, beneath center
armrest and behind passenger seat, all automatically locked when car is locked
with remote or key. Covered storage pockets in both door armrests. Parcel net in
right front footwell.
Retractable dual cupholders in center console storage compartment.
Seating & Trim
10-way power seats, each with 3-position memory.
Leather upholstery, including seatbacks and seat side panels, and door trim
inserts.
Glove-soft Nappa leather seating surfaces, including head restraints.
Leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob.
Burl walnut or chestnut wood trim on doors, dash, console and shift gate.
Velour floor carpeting and floor mats.
Audio, Navigation and Communications
Bose Reg sound system with 6 speakers plus Acoustimass Reg bass module.
Automatic speed-sensitive volume adjustment.
AM/FM stereo/weatherband radio with scan and dual-sensitivity seek tuning,
concealed autoreverse cassette player with music search, and antitheft coding.
Multifunction operating panel includes integrated controls and displays for
radio, cassette player, optional CD changer and optional docking portable
digital telephone.
Fiber-optic network for precise, high-speed communication among components.
Factory preparation for available CD changer and cellular phone.
Tele Aid uses Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites to pinpoint the current
location of your car, plus a cellular link to provide 24-hour contact with
Mercedes-Benz for emergency aid (SOS button), information (i-button) or Roadside
Assistance (wrench button). Automatic Collision Notification engages SOS
function if an air bag or ETR deploys. Automatic Alarm Notification alerts
Mercedes-Benz to contact you if the antitheft alarm is set off. Tele Aid also
includes stolen vehicle tracking.1
1. Where cellular and GPS coverage are available. Subscription required for
service, airtime and connection charges. First year's monitoring and connection
charges plus 30 minutes airtime included at no cost with subscription.
Restraint Systems
Integrated Restraint System Driver and passenger are each provided with a front
air bag, door-mounted side-impact air bag, and a 3-point seat belt with
Emergency Tensioning Retractor (ETR).
BabySmart™ system automatically deactivates the passenger's front air bag when
a BabySmart-compatible child seat is properly installed. Selectable passenger
seat-belt retractor helps secure child seats.1
Occupancy sensor prevents passenger's front and side-impact air bags from
deploying if seat is unoccupied. An ETR will not deploy if seat belt is
unfastened.
Front seat belts are attached to reinforced seat frames.
Head restraints and shoulder belts automatically height-adjust as the seats move
fore-aft (with power override). Head restraints also adjust fore-aft manually.
1. WARNING: THE FORCES OF A DEPLOYING AIR BAG CAN CAUSE SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY
TO A CHILD UNDER AGE 13. A CHILD UNDER 13 MUST NOT BE A PASSENGER IN THIS
VEHICLE, UNLESS THE CHILD IS BELTED INTO AN APPROPRIATE, PROPERLY INSTALLED
BABYSMART-COMPATIBLE CHILD SEAT. SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL WARNINGS
AND INFORMATION ON AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD SEATS. BabySmart is a
trademark of Siemens Automotive Company.
