2006 TECHNOLOGY Sales Presentation Guide 2006 TECH GUIDE CONTENTS i CONTENTS

Driving dynamics 05 Power and performance 11 Active safety 19 Passive safety 25

Drivetrains, traction, stability —— 06–07 Brakes —————————————————————————— 12–13 Driving dynamics systems —————— 20–21 Body construction ————————————— 26–27 Rear-wheel drive 4-wheel disc brakes Integrated approach to safety Reinforced body structure 4MATIC™ all-wheel drive Multipiston calipers Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Advanced crumple zones 4-wheel drive (SUVs) Perforated rotors Brake Assist Staggered underhood components 4-ETS Electrohydraulic braking Electrohydraulic braking features High-strength/low-alloy (HSLA) steel Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Engines ————————————————————————— 14–16 Transmissions and traction Convertible features and roll bars Suspension systems ——————————— 08–09 Turbocharged diesel inline-6 -pressure monitoring system Air bags ——————————————————————— 28–29 Independent suspension New-generation DOHC V-6 Low tire-pressure warning system 8–10-way air bag protection 3-link front suspension SOHC V-6 and V-8 engines Vision and visibility ———————————— 22–24 Adaptive dual-stage front air bags 4-link front suspension Twin-turbocharged V-12 Bi-Xenon Side-impact air bags Multilink rear suspension AMG V-8 and V-12 engines washers Head Protection Curtains M-Class and R-Class suspensions Supercharging and turbocharging Automatic lamp substitution Head-thorax side-impact air bags Airmatic air suspension Transmissions —————————————————— 16–17 Front and rear foglamps Air-bag sensors Adaptive Damping System (ADS II) 6-speed manual Corner-illuminating front foglamps Occupant Classification System (OCS) Active Body Control (ABC) 5-speed automatic LED brake lamps Tele Aid SOS button Wheels and ———————————————— 10–11 7-speed automatic Heated washers Seat belts and other restraints —— 30–31 Aluminum-alloy wheels Touch Shift Enhanced windshield wipers Adjustable shoulder belts Staggered-width wheels Sport and Comfort modes Rear-window wiper/washer Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) Wheel packages Direct Select™ shifter Heated rear window Belt limiters Compact -wheel shift buttons Retractable rear head restraints Rollover sensor Collapsible spare tire AMG performance enhancements ——— 18 Auto-dimming mirrors Head restraints Run-flat tires AMG engines Heated side mirrors Active head restraints AMG transmissions Parking-assist mirror PRE-SAFE® AMG brakes Child safety ———————————————————————— 32 Other AMG enhancements LATCH system BabySmart system features 2006 TECH GUIDE CONTENTS ii

Locking and security 33 Comfort and convenience 37 Style and substance 53

Locking and security systems —— 34–35 Audio systems ————————————————— 38–39 Driving conveniences —————————— 46–47 Support and service ——————————————— 54 SmartKey Radios Cruise control Roadside Assistance Remote central locking COMAND system Distronic cruise control Warranty-related benefits Driveaway locking CD changers Self-leveling suspension M-B Maintenance System Keyless Go harman/kardon® surround sound Remote locking features ——————————— 48 Service Welcome Garage door control Bose® surround sound Keyless Go Quality, reliability and durability ———— 55 Tele Aid security features SIRIUS Satellite Radio SmartKey Control Area Network Lighting and security —————————————— 36 Apple® iPod® integration kit Electronic closer Durability Night security illumination Navigation and communication — 40–41 Power tailgate Nano-particle clearcoat technology Locator lighting Navigation Displays and controls —————————————— 49 Design and style ——————————————— 56–57 Remote illuminated entry Phones Multifunction designo editions Voice control system Multifunction display Retractable hardtop Climate control ———————————————— 42–43 Lighting and windows —————————————— 50 Panorama roof Dual-zone climate control Light-sensing auto-on headlamps Pillarless hardtop coupe design 3-zone and 4-zone climate control Touch Turn Signals Hand-fitted upholstery Filters Ambient interior lighting Sensors Rain-sensing intermittent wipers REST residual heating mode Express-up/down windows Seating ———————————————————————— 44–45 Advanced window glass Power front seats Comfort/convenience options ——————— 51 Memory and power steering column Heated steering wheel Power rear seats Parktronic Heated seats Tele Aid convenience services —————— 52 Active Ventilated seats Tele Aid equipment Multicontour seats Tele Aid services Dynamic multicontour seats Telematics packages Drive-Dynamic seats 2006 TECH GUIDE INDEX 2 INDEX

0-9 Apple® iPod® 39 crossmember 26 ESP 7, 20 3 valves per cylinder 15 Audio 20 radio 38 cruise control 46 Exclusive Nappa leather 57 3-link front suspension 8 AudioPilot™ technology 39 crumple zones 26 express-up/down windows 50 3-point 30 auto-dimming mirrors 24 curve-sensing headlamps 22 extended-mobility tires 10 4 valves per cylinder 14 Automatic Alarm Notification 35, 52 Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 52, 54 4-ETS 7 Automatic Brake Drying 13, 20 F 4-link front suspension 8 Automatic Collision Notification 29, 52 D fiber-optic network 38 4MATIC™ all-wheel drive 6 automatic lamp substitution 22 databus 55 filters, climate control 43 4-place seating package 44 automatic level control 9 defroster 42 fingertip shift controls 17, 18 4-wheel automatic level control 9, 47 automatic lowering 9, 47 designo 56, 57 fishtailing 7 4-wheel disc brakes 12 automatic re-locking 34 dewpoint sensor 43 54 4-wheel drive 6 automatic transmission 16 diesel 14 foglamps 22, 23 4-wheel Electronic Traction System 7 auto-on headlamps 50 Digital Dynamic Voice Control 38 front seats 44 4-wheel independent suspension 8 digital surround sound 38, 39 fuel injection 14 5-speed automatic transmission 16 B direct ignition 14 full-width crossmember 26 6-disc CD changer 38 BabySmart 32 Direct Select™ shifter 17 6-speed manual transmission 16 balance shaft 14, 15 disc brakes 12 G 7-speed automatic transmission 16 belt force limiters 30 Distronic cruise control 46 galvanized steel 55 24-hour Roadside Assistance 54 Bi-Xenon headlamps 22 double wishbone front suspension 8 gas-pressurized shock absorbers 8 48-month/50,000-mile warranty 54 body construction 26, 55 double-pilot injection 14 glass 50 Bose® Cabin Surround™ sound 39 driveaway locking 34 global locking 34 A Brake Assist 20 Drive-Dynamic seats 45 Global Positioning System (GPS) 40 ABC 9 brake lamps 23 driver-adaptive control (transmission) 16 GPS navigation 40 activated charcoal filter 43 brake rotors 12 driver-selectable 9, 47 Active Body Control (ABC) 9, 47 dual deployment thresholds 29 H active front head restraints 31 C dual overhead camshafts (DOHC) 14 Hands-Free Communication System 41 active headlamps 22 CAC 52, 54 dual-stage front air bags 28 harman/kardon® sound 38 Active Ventilated seats 34, 45 calipers 12, 18 dual-zone climate control 42 Head Protection Curtains 28, 30 adaptive cruise control 46 CAN databus 55 dust and pollen filter 43 head restraints 24, 31 Adaptive Damping System 9 CD changer and player 38 DVD-ROM drive 40 head-thorax air bags 28, 30 ADS II 9 charcoal filter 43 Dynamic Multicontour seats 45 headlamp washers 22 aero wiper blades 23 child safety 32 headlamps 50 air bags 28, 29 clearcoat 55 E heat management system 14 Airmatic air suspension 9, 47 climate control 42 easy-exit feature 44 heated rear window 24 Alcantara 57 COMAND 38 eccentric-sweep wiper arm 23 heated seats 45 aluminum interior trim 57 Comfort mode (suspension) 9 economy mode 42 heated side mirrors 24 aluminum-alloy wheels 10 Comfort mode (transmission) 16, 17, 21 electrical connectors 55 heated steering wheel 51 AMG performance 15, 18 compass mode 40 electrohydraulic brakes 6, 13 heated windshield washers 23 AMG SpeedShift™ programming 18 concierge services 52 Electronic Stability Program 7, 20 high-strength/low-alloy steel 26, 27, 55 AMG Sport Package 10, 17 Control Area Network 55 electronic trunk closer 48 HSLA steel 26, 27, 55 AMG-design lower bodywork 18 convertible top 34, 48, 56 Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) 30 humidity sensor 43 antidive geometry 8 corner-illuminating foglamps 23 emergency-sensing Brake Assist 20 antisquat geometry 8 corrosion protection 55 engines 14 I Appearance Package 10 coupe 57 entrance lamps 36 i-button 52 2006 TECH GUIDE INDEX 3

ignition 14, 15 new-generation DOHC V-6 14 ride height 9 tire-pressure monitoring system 21 illuminated entry 36 night security illumination 36 Roadside Assistance 52, 54 tires 10, 54 independent suspension 8 nubuck 57 roll bar 27 top tether 32 infrared-reflecting glass 50 rollovers 28, 30 torque converter 16 integrated restraint system 29 O Route Assistance 52 torque split 6 intercooler 14 –16 obstruction sensor 32, 50 run-flat tires 10 Touch Shift 16 –18 interior lighting 50 Occupant Classification System (OCS) 29, 32 Touch Start 48 iPod integration kit 39 one man, one engine 18 S Touch Turn Signals 50 one-touch defrost 42 satellite radio 39 traction 6, 7, 21 K oversteer 7 seat belt presenters 30 transmissions 16, 21 Keyless Go 35, 48 seat-belt usage sensors 43 trunk lid, power 48 knee air bag 28 P Security & Care package 52 tunnel mode 42 paint 55 selective unlocking 34 turbocharged diesel 14 L panic alarm 34 self-leveling suspension 47 turbocharger 14 –16 laminated glass 50 panic braking 20 Service Welcome 54 turbulence flaps 14 LATCH system 32 Panorama roof 56 Shift into Optimum Gear 17 twin-spark ignition 15 leather 57 parking-assist mirror 24 shock absorbers 8, 18 two-stage intake manifold 14, 15 leather front seating inserts 57 Parktronic 51 short-throw shifter 16 LED brake lamps 23 perforated brake rotors 12 shoulder belts 30 U level control 9, 47 phones 41 side-impact air bags 28 understeer 7 light-sensing headlamps 50 pillarless hardtop coupe 57 Sign and Drive service 54 unit-body construction 26, 55 locator lighting 34, 36 pinch protection 32, 50 single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 15 unsprung weight 10 LOGIC7® sound processing 38 plowing 7 SIRIUS Satellite Radio 39 upholstery 57 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 32 pollen filter 43 SmartKey 34, 35, 48 user-recognition 44 Luxury & Convenience Package 52 pop-up roll bar 27, 30 SOS button 29, 52 UV radiation 50 power seats 44 spare tire 10, 54 M power steering column 44 SpeedShift™ programming 18 V Maintenance System 54 power tailgate 48 Sport mode (transmission) 16, 17 valet lockout 34 Manual mode (transmission) 18 power windows 32, 34, 50 Sport modes (suspension) 9 valvetrain 14 massage feature 45 Predictive Brake Priming 13, 20 staggered-width wheels 10, 54 Variable Nozzle Turbocharger (VNT) 14 mirrors 24 premium leather 57 start/stop button 48 variable valve timing 14 26 PRE-SAFE® 31 steering column 44 voice control system 41 multicontour seats 45 steering wheel 51 multifunction display 40, 49 R steering-wheel shift buttons 17, 18 W multifunction steering wheel 49 radio 38 Stolen Vehicle Recovery 35, 52 warranties 54 Multi-Handset Interface 41 rain-sensing intermittent wipers 50 sun sensor 42 weatherband 38 multilink suspension 8 rear seats 44 supercharger 16, 18 weight-sensing air bag 29 multipiston calipers 12, 18 rear-axle level control 47 suspension 8 wheels and tires 10, 18 rear-window wiper/washer 24 windshield wipers and washers 23 N Remote Door Unlock service 35, 52 T wood trim 56, 57 nanotechnology clearcoat technology 55 remote locking and unlocking 34, 48 tailgate, power 48 wrench button 52 Nappa leather 56, 57 remote window opening/closing 34, 48 Tele Aid 29, 35, 52 navigation 40 REST mode 43 thermal radiation 50 X NavUpdate 40 retractable hardtop 56 tire-pressure loss warning system 21 xenon headlamps 22 2006 TECH GUIDE ABOUT THIS GUIDE 4 ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Information at hand

EASY ACCESS TO PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE The new 2006 Sales Presentation Guides continue in the format introduced for 2005, based on positive feedback received from the Mercedes-Benz sales force.

ORGANIZATION OF THE GUIDES The presentation of the 2006 Mercedes- Benz model line is divided into two groups, for easier access to information you need: A NOTE ABOUT MODELS COVERED • Class Guides: Information on each This Guide covers the core technology and the common features and systems of model line, to explain the key features all 2006 Mercedes-Benz models that distinguish one model line from the except the SLR and Maybach models. others, and from their competition. • A core Technology Guide: Information E 320 CDI Sedan on what makes every Mercedes-Benz a WHAT FEATURES ARE ON WHAT MODELS? models, helping to make the information The information contained within the Mercedes-Benz: the key shared features In the standard printed Tech Guide, each more easily accessible to you. This also pages of this Guide is for training and technologies that are common to informational “spread” (two facing pages) helps to better illustrate how every Mercedes purposes only. Information in this Guide every — or nearly every — 2006 model. includes a model chart along the right side is engineered to virtually the same standards is subject to change without notice and that shows whether each feature described in technology, innovation, safety systems may not be reproduced without the prior To help you find information easily, the is standard, optional or not available for and features. This is something that your written consent of MBUSA Training and Guides provide some basic search tools: each Mercedes-Benz model. In this online customers can appreciate every day — as Education. Reliance on this information PDF version, the model charts appear on well as in those moments where the depth creates no liability for Mercedes-Benz • At the front of each Guide, a Table of the odd-numbered pages. For example, of substance that characterizes every USA, LLC, its employees or its vendors. Contents lists the subjects in page order. the chart on page 15 covers pages 14–15. Mercedes-Benz becomes critical. • This is followed by an Alphabetical Index This Guide may include digitally altered of key topics. The model charts can also help you become We’ve selected the most compelling and European images. U.S. models and • The Tech Guide is divided into topical familiar with the specific differences in pertinent facts about the most advanced, features may differ from those shown. sections, although the various benefits equipment from one model to another. diverse and exciting line of Mercedes-Benz of certain features may be presented in models we’ve ever presented to you and Questions or comments on the more than one section, as appropriate. For further details on features and individual your customers. With an exciting, expanded Presentation Guides for 2006?  Benefits of each feature are called out in models, please refer to the Specifications range of models for 2006, we hope you’ll Please contact John Zupancic at italics with a red star. and Equipment charts at the back of each not only benefit from this approach, we [email protected] • Throughout each Guide, blue-diamond model line’s Class Guide. hope you’ll enjoy it, too. callouts direct you to other sections or ©2005 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC the Class Guides for additional discussion REDUCED REPETITION, MORE DEPTH John Zupancic of related or model-specific features: The Guides are designed to minimize Curriculum Designer MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. XX repeating information across numerous MBUSA Training and Education 2006 TECH GUIDE DRIVING DYNAMICS 5 DRIVING DYNAMICS OVERVIEW

Poise under pressure, confidence over any road

While all Mercedes-Benz automobiles look beautiful at a glance, their refined and poised After all, every Mercedes-Benz benefits from 120 years of automotive innovation and road manners reveal them to be even more beautiful from behind the wheel. Every model leadership — from the invention of the , to victory at the first car race, to the introduction can be characterized by a sensation of confidence-inspiring stability and impressive of such features as the first 4-wheel independent suspension and the benchmark cornering ability, thanks in large part to sophisticated suspensions, state-of-the-art Electronic Stability Program (ESP). No other automobile brand in the world can claim such electronics and optimized drivetrains, all of which work together to deliver the distinctive a legendary heritage. Perhaps that is why no other car feels quite like a Mercedes-Benz. driving feel that is uniquely Mercedes-Benz.

C 55 AMG Sport Sedan 2006 TECH GUIDE DRIVING DYNAMICS 6 FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL DRIVETRAINS, TRACTION AND STABILITY SEE CHART ON NEXT PAGE. >

A Rear-wheel drive B 4MATIC all-wheel drive C 4-wheel drive — SUVs

Every 2006 Mercedes-Benz passenger car The 4MATIC™ all-wheel drive system delivers DRY-ROAD BENEFITS OF 4MATIC The 4-wheel drive systems in the M-Class is based on a rear-wheel-drive platform. torque to all four wheels full-time. The added surefootedness of 4MATIC SUVs and R-Class Grand Sports Tourers  more even front/rear  4MATIC enhances traction in all driving all-wheel drive: add certain features designed to enhance leads to handling that is naturally balanced for situations,1 particularly in inclement weather  enhances stability on dry roads driving on rough or rutted roads, taking off a midsize or larger vehicle  4MATIC can enhance dry-road handling, too,  rewards spirited drivers with enhanced grip on steep hills, and trailer towing.2 particularly in curves or where there are loose and control during acceleration and cornering REAR-WHEEL VS FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE surfaces such as gravel MORE INFO ON 4-WHEEL DRIVE: While front-wheel drive offers a number of 4MATIC truly is all-season all-wheel drive. SEE M-CLASS AND R-CLASS GUIDES packaging benefits in a compact car, larger 4MATIC is available within every line of vehicles — even the midsize C-Class — make Mercedes-Benz sedans and wagons — good use of the benefits of rear-wheel drive: C-Class (Luxury), E-Class and S-Class.

• Rear-wheel drive apportions the workload of steering and acceleration more evenly to all four wheels and tires.  allows every Mercedes, even our most practical wagons and luxurious sedans, to offer responsive and sporty handling ML 500 • Rear-wheel drive helps balance the weight of the drivetrain along the longer wheelbase of larger , which typically have heavier engines than small cars. S 430 Sedan with 4MATIC  provides more balanced handling in a 40/60 FRONT/REAR TORQUE SPLIT 4MATIC AND ELECTROHYDRAULIC BRAKES larger car In normal driving, 4MATIC sends 40% of the On the E-Class all-wheel-drive models, engine’s torque output to the front wheels 4MATIC is enhanced by the electrohydraulic The rest of the auto industry has taken note and 60% to the rear. brake control. of this inherent handling advantage for larger  sending a larger portion of the torque to  The electrohydraulic braking system cars, with a notable return to rear-wheel drive the rear wheels helps the car deliver the facilitates even quicker 4-ETS response by among both luxury sedans and a number of sporty handling character of a rear-wheel- applying individual brakes more rapidly in the their more mainstream offerings. drive vehicle while offering the benefits of event that any of the wheels lose grip

all-wheel drive 1 No system, regardless of how advanced, can overcome REAR-WHEEL DRIVE AND WINTER DRIVING  4MATIC ensures that torque is delivered to MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 13 physics or correct careless driving. Please always wear your With the advent of traction and stability each wheel in changing traction conditions, seat belt. Performance is limited by available traction, which snow, ice and other conditions can affect. Always drive systems — concepts brought to fruition by thanks to the 4-wheel Electronic Traction carefully, consistent with conditions. Best performance in Mercedes-Benz — and with the use of proper System (4-ETS). (See item D, at right.) snow is obtained with winter tires. winter tires on all four wheels, rear-wheel 2 Off-road driving should only be attempted by drivers with the necessary skill, experience and understanding of drive has proven to be quite viable for use in the vehicle’s limits and performance capabilities in those snowy climates and conditions as well. conditions. 2006 TECH GUIDE DRIVING DYNAMICS 7

FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL — D 4-ETS  STANDARD ▫ OPTIONAL NOT AVAILABLE A Rear-wheel drive B 4MATIC all-wheel drive 4-WHEEL ELECTRONIC TRACTION SYSTEM M-CLASS AND R-CLASS ENHANCEMENTS • For understeer (when the front of the car C 4-wheel drive — SUVs All 4MATIC and 4-wheel-drive models use the The 4-wheel drive system in the M-Class and plows toward the outside of the curve), D 4-ETS highly advanced 4-wheel Electronic Traction R-Class uses an enhanced version of 4-ETS ESP brakes the inside rear wheel to help E Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

System (4-ETS) to help maintain optimum (called 4-ETS+) that adds several features. bring the vehicle back to its intended path. grip in virtually all driving circumstances.1 • ESP can also reduce excess engine power MORE INFO: M-CLASS AND R-CLASS GUIDES to further help restore stability. A B C D E MODEL HOW 4-ETS WORKS  — — —  C 230 Spt Sedan • If a wheel spins, as in snow or other low- TRACTION CONTROL INCLUDED IN ESP  — — —  C 350 Spt Sedan  — — —  C 55 AMG Spt Sedan traction conditions, the natural tendency ESP incorporates the functions of Automatic  ▫ — ▫  C 280 Luxury Sedan is for the slipping wheel to draw all the Slip Control, which (like 4-ETS) can brake a  ▫ — ▫  C 350 Luxury Sedan torque sent to that axle (due to the way slipping drive wheel and/or reduce excess  — — —  SLK 280 differentials send power to two wheels). engine power as needed to restore grip.1  — — —  SLK 350 — — — • When 4-ETS detects that one or more  Automatic Slip Control helps counteract   SLK 55 AMG  — — —  CLK 350 Coupe wheels have lost grip (via wheel-speed wheelspin under acceleration  — — —  CLK 500 Coupe sensors shared with ABS and ESP), it:  — — —  CLK 350 Cab – Applies the brakes to the slipping THE “ESP OFF” BUTTON  — — —  CLK 500 Cab wheel (or wheels) A button on the dash can defeat the power-  — — —  CLK 55 AMG Cab  ▫ — ▫  E 350 Sedan  permits torque to flow to all the wheels, reduction function of ESP. The braking of  — — —  E 320 CDI Sedan ML 350 allowing the gripping wheels to make use individual wheels remains in effect.  ▫ — ▫  E 500 Sedan of available traction E ESP  allows for some beneficial wheel slip to  — — —  E 55 AMG Sedan – Reduces excess engine power, if the enhance tire “bite” in snow  ▫ — ▫  E 350 Wagon   —   E 500 4MATIC Wagon system deems it is necessary ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM  — — —  E 55 AMG Wagon  helps to further arrest wheelspin Every Mercedes-Benz — whether rear-wheel,  — — —  CLS 500 all-wheel or 4-wheel drive — features ESP,  — — —  CLS 55 AMG “ONE-WHEEL” DRIVE which was the first stability control system  — — —  S 350 — Because 4-ETS operates on all four wheels, on the U.S. market in 1995, and remains  ▫ ▫  S 430  ▫ — ▫  S 500 it has the unusual capability of being able to an industry benchmark today.  — — —  S 55 AMG deliver torque to a single wheel.  ESP helps to maintain the driver’s intended  — — —  S 600  can help get the vehicle moving even when course through a turn1 by correcting two  — — —  S 65 AMG three wheels slip and only one wheel has grip common (but not commonly understood)  — — —  SL 500  — — —  SL 55 AMG phenomena: “oversteer” and “understeer”  — — —  SL 600  — — —  SL 65 AMG • For oversteer (or fishtailing — when  — — —  CL 500 the rear of the vehicle tends to rotate  — — —  CL 55 AMG  — — —  toward the outside of a turn), ESP brakes CL 600  — — —  CL 65 AMG the outside front wheel. This creates a  —    ML 350 counter-rotation that helps to bring the  —    ML 500 vehicle back on course.  —    R 350 One wheel slips Two wheels slip Three wheels slip CLS 500 Coupe  —    R 500

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A Independent suspension B 3-link front suspension D Multilink rear suspension E Light truck suspension

Mercedes-Benz pioneered the 4-wheel C-Class, SLK and CLK models all feature The 5-arm multilink rear suspension The M-Class SUVs and R-Class Grand Sport independent suspension in 1931, and the a compact 3-link design, with two lower continues to be regarded by many as one of Tourers feature a unique suspension setup. multilink rear suspension in 1982. Today, links and a concentric shock absorber (or the world’s most effective and efficient rear both remain hallmarks of the refined ride “strut”) and coil spring. suspension designs. DOUBLE WISHBONE/MULTILINK DESIGN and athletic handling of every Mercedes The all-new M-Class and R-Class both passenger car and the M-Class SUV. feature a 4-wheel independent suspension:

4-WHEEL MULTILINK SUSPENSION • Double wishbone front suspension Mercedes-Benz passenger cars feature • 4-arm multilink rear suspension sophisticated 4-wheel independent • Airmatic air suspension optional on multilink suspensions that provide: M-Class and R-Class  an optimal blend of over-the-road ride comfort and predictable, stable handling MORE INFO: M-CLASS AND R-CLASS GUIDES  precise wheel location for improved steering accuracy  favorable deformation characteristics in the Multilink front suspension (C-Class shown) Multilink rear suspension (SL 500 shown) event of a severe frontal collision RIGID MOUNTING The multilink rear suspension design found  reduced road noise and tire vibration The lower links are attached to the body via on all Mercedes-Benz passenger car models a subframe. incorporates five arms that locate the OTHER SUSPENSION DETAILS  subframe helps improve overall body rigidity wheels precisely in a variety of driving and All models (except those equipped with air for more precise handling load conditions. suspension) feature gas-pressurized shock  design better isolates the cabin from the absorbers, which better resist internal oil- harshness of the road The five-arm design virtually eliminates all foaming as the shock absorbers heat up unwanted rear-wheel movement. during rough-road driving. C 4-link front suspension  provides extremely precise wheel location  offer more consistent damping under all at any point in the wheel travel driving conditions E-Class, S-Class, SL and CL models use a  counteracts the unintended steering effects 4-link design for even more precise wheel of the rear wheels The front and rear suspensions feature location and to better manage the weight of  helps ensure a maximized tire contact patch antidive and antisquat geometry. these larger cars.  all of these benefits contribute to more  helps resist nosedive under hard braking predictable control  helps resist rear-end “squat” under As with the 3-link design, the suspension is acceleration subframe-mounted for rigidity and isolation.

Front and rear stabilizer bars help to ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS counteract body lean in corners. E-Class and S-Class models with 4MATIC™  more stable handling, improved control all-wheel drive use a double-wishbone

design, in order to accommodate the 1 M-Class and R-Class models with Airmatic suspension can • Stabilizer bars are not required with ABC. additional front-end driveline components. be raised up to 3.1 inches and lowered by up to 0.6 inch. 2006 TECH GUIDE DRIVING DYNAMICS 9

FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL F Airmatic air suspension G Adaptive Damping System H Active Body Control  STANDARD ▫ OPTIONAL — NOT AVAILABLE A Independent suspension B 3-link front suspension Some E-Class, CLS, S-Class, M-Class and ADS II is an electronically controlled system ABC ACTIVE AIR SUSPENSION C 4-link front suspension R-Class models use variations of Airmatic that instantly adjusts Airmatic’s spring-struts Active Body Control is the most advanced D Multilink rear suspension air suspension with these core principles: to the road and driving conditions to optimize active suspension on the market. Rather E Light truck suspension F Airmatic air suspension ride and handling. Components include: than using conventional springs, struts and G Adaptive Damping System (ADS II) • Spring-struts that use compressed air to stabilizer bars, ABC’s components include: H Active Body Control (ABC) instantly vary their spring and damping • Switching valves in each spring-strut A B C D E F G H MODEL rates replace the springs and shock • Sensors for steering-wheel angle and • A coil spring and electronically controlled   —  — — — — C 230 Spt Sedan absorbers of conventional suspensions. wheel speeds (sensors shared with ABS) hydraulic cylinder in series, for each wheel   —  — — — — C 350 Spt Sedan   —  — — — — • An electric supplies the air • Three vertical sensors • A separate gas-pressurized shock C 55 AMG Spt Sedan compressor body-acceleration   —  — — — — C 280 Luxury Sedan to adjust the ride height and damping rate • Brake pedal switch absorber, for each wheel   —  — — — — C 350 Luxury Sedan of each spring-strut, based on sensors that • A compressor and accumulator which   —  — — — — SLK 280 monitor road irregularities (via up–down Every time a wheel changes its direction of maintain total system pressure at up to   —  — — — — SLK 350 — — — — — wheel movement) and ride height. travel from up (compression of the spring- 2,900 psi    SLK 55 AMG   —  — — — — CLK 350 Coupe • An accumulator maintains a reserve of air strut) to down (extension), ADS automatically • A system of sensors for lateral and   —  — — — — CLK 500 Coupe to fill the spring-struts when driving below selects one of four damping stages: longitudinal body acceleration, ride height,   —  — — — — CLK 350 Cab 6 mph, for quieter system operation. wheel speed, steering angle and brake use   —  — — — — CLK 500 Cab — — — — — • Seamless, high-strength hose-type ADS DAMPING STAGES    CLK 55 AMG Cab  —   — ▫ ▫ — E 350 Sedan bellows inside each spring-strut allow for Stage Extension Compression ABC moves the body up to five times per  —   — — — — E 320 CDI Sedan extremely rapid filling without harshness. 1 Soft Soft second to offer sports-car handling with a  —   —   — E 500 Sedan  maximum ride comfort on smooth straightaways  —   —   — E 55 AMG Sedan • The Adaptive Damping System (ADS II) 2 Soft Firm luxurious ride. — — — adjusts the suspension damping rate.  compliance over bumps, flatter lane-changes  helps keep car level while steering, braking,    ▫ ▫ E 350 Wagon  —   —   — E 500 4MATIC Wagon • 4-wheel automatic level control adjusts 3 Firm Soft accelerating, and riding on irregular surfaces  less lean in corners, reduced braking nosedive  —   —   — E 55 AMG Wagon  the ride height as passenger and cargo 4 Firm Firm reduces dive when braking and squat under  —   —   — CLS 500 loads vary.  maximum handling control, minimum body lean acceleration  —   —   — CLS 55 AMG • The driver can raise the ride height by  driver-selectable Sport mode results in  —   —   — S 350 — — — 0.75 inch1 via pushbutton (the car returns Pushbutton Comfort and Sport modes virtually no body roll in corners      S 430  —   —   — S 500  to normal after about 5 minutes above change the threshold of body motion at 4-wheel automatic level control adjusts to  —   — — —  S 55 AMG 50 mph, or immediately above 75 mph). which the system selects the next stage: passengers and cargo loads  —   — — —  S 600  useful on rutted roads or in deep snow  —   — — —  S 65 AMG — — — — • The ride height is automatically lowered DRIVER-SELECTABLE MODES • Automatic lowering by about 0.4 inch     SL 500  —   — — —  SL 55 AMG 1 Mode Suspension response by 0.4 inch above 70 mph: (gradually, between about 35 and 85 mph)  —   — — —  SL 600  improves aerodynamics and stability Comfort Largest motions allowed • Three driver-selectable ride heights  —   — — —  SL 65 AMG – Returns to normal below 40 mph Sport 1 Reacts to smaller motions  —   — — —  CL 500 Sport 2 (cars only) Directly engages Stage 4 ABC RIDE HEIGHT PROGRAMS  —   — — —  CL 55 AMG Auto (M-Class, R-Class) Automatic selection of Stage  —   — — —  CL 600 On the E-Class and CLS, Option Ride height Gradual automatic lowering Airmatic Dual  —   — — —  CL 65 AMG 0 0" (normal) – 0.4" from 35 to 85 mph Control adds semi-active response to  — — —  ▫ ▫ — ML 350 I +0.75" – 1" from 35 and 120 mph cornering, braking and acceleration .  — — —  ▫ ▫ — ML 500 a. b. II +1.125" – 0.4" from 0 to 35 mph,  — — —  ▫ ▫ — R 350  helps reduce roll, dive and pitch – 1" more from 35 to 120 mph — — — —  optimizes ride quality Airmatic ride height (a.) and ADS Sport mode (b.) buttons   ▫ ▫ R 500 < See preceding page for footnotes. 2006 TECH GUIDE DRIVING DYNAMICS 10

WHEELS AND TIRES FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL A Aluminum-alloy wheels B Staggered-width wheels D Compact spare tire  STANDARD ▫ OPTIONAL — NOT AVAILABLE A Aluminum-alloy wheels B Staggered-width wheels and tires Every Mercedes-Benz features lightweight Many models have wheels and tires that are Most models feature one of the following C Wheel packages aluminum-alloy wheels. Wheels range wider at the rear of the car than at the front. lightweight spare wheel and tire types D Compact spare tire from 16" to 19" in diameter.  larger rear-tire contact patch enhances grip intended for temporary use — limited to a E Collapsible spare tire F Run-flat tires under acceleration total lifetime usage of 12,000 miles: REDUCED UNSPRUNG WEIGHT  front tires are sized to minimize the While most of the weight of a vehicle is influence of irregularities and grooves in the • a compact “minispare” tire and wheel A B C D E F MODEL supported by the suspension, the wheels, road surface on steering feedback • a full-size tire and “structure” alloy wheel   —  — — C 230 Spt Sedan tires, brakes and related hardware actually  lighter spare helps improve fuel economy   —  — — C 350 Spt Sedan     — — “hang” on the suspension. These elements Even though the front and rear tires are and is easier to handle during tire-changing C 55 AMG Spt Sedan  — —  — — C 280 Luxury Sedan comprise unsprung weight, and reducing it differing widths, the overall diameter of all  — —  — — C 350 Luxury Sedan can help to improve the responsiveness of four tires is always nearly the same. This is • Each of the above spare tires is stored   ▫ —  ▫ SLK 280 the steering and suspension. accomplished by specifying a lower “aspect fully inflated and ready for use, though —   ▫ —  ▫ SLK 350 — —  alloy wheels can weigh less than half ratio” (see chart below) for the rear tires, so like any tire — it is important for the     SLK 55 AMG   —  — ▫ CLK 350 Coupe of conventional steel wheels, providing a that the sidewall heights are all nearly equal. driver to check the inflation pressure   —  — ▫ CLK 500 Coupe significant reduction in unsprung weight regularly per the Operator’s Manual.   —  — ▫ CLK 350 Cab C Wheel packages   —  — ▫ CLK 500 Cab — — — UNDERSTANDING WHEEL AND TIRE SIZES E Collapsible spare tire    CLK 55 AMG Cab  ▫ ▫  — — E 350 Sedan Wheel and tire sizes use an often confusing Many models offer an optional AMG Sport  — —  — — E 320 CDI Sedan collection of numbers and letters, and both Package and/or Appearance Package. Roadsters and R-Class models are equipped  ▫ ▫  — — E 500 Sedan US and metric units. The chart below is  larger wheels and high-performance tires with a limited-use spare tire that must be    —  — E 55 AMG Sedan intended to help clarify their meaning. enhance handling and styling1,2 inflated for use. A portable electric air  ▫ ▫  — — E 350 Wagon  ▫ ▫  — — compressor that plugs into the 12V power E 500 4MATIC Wagon 2 AMG 18" and 19" wheels and accompanying high-speed-     — — E 55 AMG Wagon 1 V-rated, W-rated, Y-rated and Z-rated tires are optimized rated tires provide substantially increased treadwear and outlet in the cabin or trunk is included.  ▫ ▫  — ▫ CLS 500 for performance driving and may provide reduced ride reduced ride comfort compared to H-rated tires. Serious  improves usable trunk space    —  — CLS 55 AMG comfort, increased tire noise, substantially increased wheel and tire damage may occur if the vehicle is operated  ▫ ▫  — — S 350 treadwear and greater susceptibility to damage compared on rough or damaged road surfaces or upon encountering  ▫ ▫  — — S 430 with H-rated tires. road debris or obstacles. F Run-flat tires  ▫ ▫  — — S 500     — — S 55 AMG UNDERSTANDING WHEEL AND TIRE SIZES Certain 2006 models will be offered with  ▫ ▫  — — S 600 Wheel size Element Meaning Example optional extended-mobility (run-flat) tires     — — S 65 AMG Example: 7.5 Wheel width (7.5 inches across) that can be driven a limited distance   ▫ —  ▫ SL 500 7.5J x17 J Wheel type (shape where tire meets rim)    —  — SL 55 AMG x “by” (width multiplied BY diameter) (approximately 30 miles) at speeds up to   ▫ —  ▫ SL 600 17 Diameter (17 inches tall) 50 mph after a loss of air pressure in a tire.    —  — SL 65 AMG Tire size Element Meaning Example  driver can continue driving — to a safer     — — CL 500 Example: 225 Section width (225 mm across at mid-sidewall) location or to a repair facility     — — CL 55 AMG 225/45 ZR17 92Y 45 Aspect ratio (sidewall height is 45% of section     — — CL 600  alleviates the need for a spare tire, saving width: 0.45 x 225 =101.25 mm)     — — CL 65 AMG Z Speed rating (usually H, V, W, Y or Z) weight and maximizing available cargo room  — ▫  — — ML 350 R Tire type (R = radial construction) 17 Diameter (fits a 17" wheel)  — ▫  — — ML 500 92 Load index (higher rating is for heavier loads) TIRE AND WHEEL INFO FOR EACH MODEL:  — ▫ —  — R 350 Y Speed rating (same info as “Z” above. W and Y ranges are subsets of Z rating.)  — ▫ —  — R 500 SEE INDIVIDUAL CLASS GUIDES 2006 TECH POWER AND GUIDE PERFORMANCE 11 POWER AND PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

Smooth, strong, efficient — and fun to drive

Now more than ever, power and performance are Mercedes-Benz hallmarks. After all, a This section offers detailed information on key features and technologies that give every Mercedes-Benz would not be worthy of its name if it was not powered by a thoroughbred Mercedes-Benz its performance credentials, including a family of smooth, strong engines engine. And a fine engine needs a fine transmission to harness that power as it makes its (including a new generation of DOHC V-6s), acclaimed transmissions (featuring the way to the wheels. Yet as thrilling as acceleration can be in a Mercedes-Benz, there can be industry’s first 7-speed automatic) and innovative, state-of-the-art braking systems that no understating the importance of bringing it back to reality with a smooth, controlled stop. are among the world’s very best.

CLK DTM racecar and E 55 AMG Sport Sedan 2006 TECH POWER AND GUIDE PERFORMANCE 12 FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL BRAKES SEE CHART ON NEXT PAGE. >

A 4-wheel disc brakes B Multipiston calipers C Perforated rotors

Every Mercedes-Benz features disc brakes Many models offer multipiston brake Perforations within the brake rotors on at all four wheels. calipers on the front and/or rear brakes some models help to disperse the heat  designed to exhibit minimal fade, for that offer two, four, or even six or eight and gases that are generated during maximum stopping performance, even under pistons within each caliper. extreme braking needs. They also help heavy use reduce water buildup on the brake discs, • The piston is the component which, and allow some additional ventilation. All models include ventilated front brake when forced outward by the pressure of  help maintain brake performance in discs (also known as rotors). Many models the brake fluid, pushes the brake pad challenging conditions offer ventilated rear brake discs as well. against the brake disc.  add to stylish appearance S 500 perforated front brake and 4-piston caliper • Additional pistons in a brake caliper • Ventilated discs use a two-layer design, better distribute the braking force (and • Perforations in Mercedes-Benz discs are with each layer connected by central the resultant heat) across the surface cast in place, not “cross-drilled” after the vanes that allow cooling air to circulate area of each brake disc. rotor is manufactured. between the disc layers.  allows for higher braking forces  eliminates disc-weakening stress points  offer better heat dissipation than solid  helps reduce warping from hot spots that can occur from drilling (non-ventilated) rotors MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 18

E 55 AMG perforated front brake and 8-piston caliper

S-Class braking components (2001 model shown) SLK 55 AMG compound, perforated front brake and 6-piston caliper 2006 TECH POWER AND GUIDE PERFORMANCE 13

FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL D Electrohydraulic braking  STANDARD ▫ OPTIONAL — NOT AVAILABLE A 4-wheel disc brakes B Multipiston calipers Previously known as Sensotronic Brake C Perforated rotors Control, we now communicate this braking D Electrohydraulic braking system to consumers as the world’s first electrohydraulic braking system used in a volume-produced vehicle. A B C D MODEL With this pioneering technology, electronics    — C 230 Spt Sedan replace many mechanical components used    — C 350 Spt Sedan    — in conventional braking systems to provide C 55 AMG Spt Sedan  — — — C 280 Luxury Sedan highly effective and precise braking in  — — — C 350 Luxury Sedan varying driving situations.   — — SLK 280    — SLK 350 — • Sensors register the pressure with    SLK 55 AMG  — — — CLK 350 Coupe which the driver depresses the brake   — — CLK 500 Coupe pedal and transfer that information to an  — — — CLK 350 Cab electronic control unit. E 500 Sedan   — — CLK 500 Cab — • The control unit processes information In addition to its core functions, the system AUTOMATIC BRAKE DRYING    CLK 55 AMG Cab   —  E 350 Sedan along with information from various other adds several performance features that When driving with the wipers on,  — —  E 320 CDI Sedan sources, and calculates the optimal brake were not feasible with conventional brakes, automatic brake drying imperceptibly   —  E 500 Sedan pressure for each individual wheel, although future models will incorporate applies the brakes periodically, based on     E 55 AMG Sedan depending on the driving dynamics. them without the added complexity of the windshield wiper cycling and by monitoring   —  E 350 Wagon   —  full electrohydraulic braking system: how recently the driver has used the E 500 4MATIC Wagon     E 55 AMG Wagon To ensure that the driver retains the “feel” brakes.   —  CLS 500 of the brakes, the system links a simulator PREDICTIVE BRAKE PRIMING     CLS 55 AMG to the tandem brake cylinder. Predictive brake priming recognizes the • This action helps disperse the layer of    — S 350 — speed at which the driver’s foot lifts moisture that can accumulate on the    S 430    — S 500 • In the event of a component failure, off the accelerator as an indication of a brake-disc surfaces in wet weather.    — S 55 AMG the system provides a direct hydraulic possible emergency braking situation.  helps maintain peak brake performance in    — S 600 connection between the brake pedal and wet conditions, for more immediate brake    — S 65 AMG the front brakes in order to slow and stop • When the driver lifts off quickly, the response and shorter stopping distances     SL 500     SL 55 AMG the vehicle. system immediately increases brake-line     SL 600 – Note: This backup mode requires pressure to set the pads closer to the     SL 65 AMG significantly lengthened brake-pedal discs.    — CL 500 travel and the application of  helps reducing the response time of the    — CL 55 AMG    — substantially greater brake-pedal force. brakes once the brake pedal is pushed CL 600    — CL 65 AMG   — — ML 350   — — ML 500   — — R 350   — — R 500 2006 TECH POWER AND GUIDE PERFORMANCE 14 FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL ENGINES SEE CHART ON NEXT PAGE. >

Overview A Turbocharged diesel inline-6 B New-generation DOHC V-6

Benefiting from 120 years of development The E 320 CDI’s advanced 3.2-liter inline-6 Nearly every 2006 V-6 model is powered at partial acceleration loads and racing heritage that dates to winning turbodiesel engine uses Common-rail by a member of a new generation of DOHC  open flaps shorten path of intake air to the first car race, every Mercedes-Benz Direct Injection to provide extremely high engines that will be introduced across the increase turbulence of fuel-air mixture and engine is part of one of the most evolved torque for truly exceptional performance. full model line in the coming years. speed of combustion, for higher power and sophisticated powertrain families in the Engine Models and more complete combustion, helping industry and offers efficient power, robust KEY ENGINE FEATURES 2.5-liter DOHC V-6 C 230 improve mpg and emissions torque and low emissions. • Cast-iron cylinder block 3.0-liter DOHC V-6 C 280 SLK 280  closed flaps recede from intake path to  provides high strength for durability 3.5-liter DOHC V-6 C 350 SLK 350 allow full effect of long intake paths CLK 350 E 350 KEY ENGINE FEATURES • Double overhead camshafts (DOHC) ML 350 R 350 • Direct ignition with one centrally located • Die-cast aluminum-alloy engine block and 4 valves per cylinder spark plug and ignition coil per cylinder (gasoline engines) and cylinder heads  improve airflow in and out of cylinders KEY ENGINE FEATURES  optimizes combustion flame path  provide high strength with light weight • Intercooled, electronically controlled • Chain-driven dual overhead camshafts • An advanced heat management system, • Electronic valve and integrated Variable Nozzle Turbocharger (VNT) (DOHC) with 4 valves per cylinder which interrupts the circulation of coolant electronic control units (ECUs) with a with electronically adjusted vanes • Continuously variable intake-valve and during engine warm-up, and directs flow high-speed data network to control the  increases density of intake air through exhaust-valve timing (by up to 40°) of heat in all conditions to help maintain fuel injection and ignition compression (turbocharger) and cooling  varying intake valves helps optimize torque oil and coolant at optimum temperature  provide precise control of engine speed (intercooler) for greater power across the rev range ; varying exhaust valves  helps engine reach optimum operating and a smoother idle  VNT improves charge pressurization helps improve fuel economy and emissions temperature more rapidly, improving oil • Self-adjusting valvetrains at lower rpm, for reduced turbo lag and  exhaust valves can remain open for an flow and thereby reducing friction, helping  help reduce maintenance costs and exceptional low-end torque instant when intake valves open, reducing boost economy while reducing emissions maintain optimum engine efficiency • Electronically controlled ultrahigh- emissions from unburned fuel and • Single balance shaft, rotating at crank- • Lightweight reciprocating parts such as pressure Common-rail Direct Injection improving airflow to boost fuel economy shaft speed but in the opposite direction pistons, connecting rods and valves (CDI) with centrally located 7-nozzle fuel • 2-stage resonance intake manifold  enhances smoothness  help reduce internal power losses, for injectors  optimizes filling of cylinders with fuel-air • Acoustic optimizing, from the intake to higher performance and fuel efficiency  fuel pressure maintained at up to mixture by changing length of intake path the exhaust system 23,200 psi for improved fuel atomization, at both high and low rpm, for higher torque  woven nylon intake ducts help absorb TEN MODELS WITH OVER 450 HP greatly increasing peak torque output across a broader rev range sound, to reduce intake noise Mercedes-Benz is the only automaker to • Double-pilot injection, which preheats • Innovative turbulence flaps in the intake  tuned exhaust optimizes sound at idle, offer this many separate high-power models: the combustion chambers with a pre- ducts, which electropneumatically open under acceleration, and when cruising

Model Engine Peak output injection of fuel E 55 AMG 5,439-cc supercharged V-8 469 hp  promotes stronger, faster and more S 55 AMG 5,439-cc supercharged V-8 493 hp complete combustion SL 55 AMG  CL 55 AMG reduces noise (“diesel clatter”) S 600 5,513-cc twin-turbo V-12 493 hp  reduces particulate (soot) emissions SL 600 CL 600 S 65 AMG 5,980-cc twin-turbo V-12 604 hp SL 65 AMG CL 65 AMG

 MORE ENGINE SPECS: SEE CLASS GUIDES E 320 CDI turbodiesel inline-6 DOHC 24-valve V-6 engine 2006 TECH POWER AND GUIDE PERFORMANCE 15

FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL C SOHC V-6 and V-8 engines D Twin-turbocharged V-12  STANDARD ▫ OPTIONAL — NOT AVAILABLE A Turbocharged diesel inline-6 B New-generation DOHC V-6 The V-8 engines in all model lines and the • ME 2.8 engine management system The 5,513-cc twin-turbo V-12 is one of the C SOHC V-6 or V-8 V-6 in the new S 350 are all from a single  individually controls fuel spray, spark world’s most powerful car engines. D Twin-turbocharged V-12 “modular” engine family. timing and phase, and antiknock control for E AMG V-8 or V-12 Engine Models Engine Models each cylinder 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-12 S 600 SL 600 CL 600 3.7-liter V-6 S 350  integrates fuel injection and ignition for • The 5,980-cc AMG twin-turbo V-12 engine in the 4.3-liter V-8 S 430 more precise and efficient combustion AMG “65” models is also derived from this engine. A B C D E MODEL 5.0-liter V-8 CLK 500 E 500 CLS 500 S 500 • Phased twin-spark ignition —  — — — C 230 Spt Sedan SL 500 CL 500 ML 500 R 500 – Two spark plugs for each cylinder fire KEY ENGINE FEATURES —  — — — C 350 Spt Sedan • The 5,439-cc AMG V-8 engines in the AMG “55” — — — —  C 55 AMG Spt Sedan models are also derived from this family of engines. , milliseconds apart, with • in sequence Two-piece die-cast engine block —  — — — C 280 Luxury Sedan  each combustion cycle. provides exceptional strength —  — — — C 350 Luxury Sedan KEY ENGINE FEATURES  stronger, more complete combustion • Magnesium cylinder head covers —  — — — SLK 280 • Chain-driven single overhead camshaft – Firing order swaps with each cycle. • Hand-matched engine components —  — — — SLK 350 — — — — (SOHC) with 3 valves per cylinder  helps ensure more even plug wear  provides more exacting tolerances  SLK 55 AMG —  — — — CLK 350 Coupe  dual intake valves improve airflow into – One high-energy ignition coil per plug. • Twin turbochargers — —  — — CLK 500 Coupe cylinders  stronger, more complete combustion – One per cylinder bank, integrated in —  — — — CLK 350 Cab  single exhaust valve transfers heat of – Platinum-tipped spark plugs feature each bank’s exhaust manifold — —  — — CLK 500 Cab combustion better, to heat the catalytic 100,000-mile replacement intervals.  efficiently increase peak power and — — — —  CLK 55 AMG Cab —  — — — E 350 Sedan  converters more quickly, reducing peak reduce normal-use maintenance costs help provide massive low-end torque  — — — — E 320 CDI Sedan emissions after cold-engine startup • Single balance shaft (V-6 engines) – Electronically controlled bypass valves — —  — — E 500 Sedan • 2-stage resonance intake manifold  rotates in opposite direction but at same  reduce turbocharger “whine” — — — —  E 55 AMG Sedan – Internal butterfly valve routes intake air speed as crankshaft to counteract natural – Liquid-to-air intercoolers (1 per turbo) —  — — — E 350 Wagon — —  — — E 500 4MATIC Wagon through a longer path at lower rpm. vibrations, for smoother operation  cooling increases air-charge density for — — — —  E 55 AMG Wagon  longer intake runner accelerates airflow more powerful combustion — —  — — CLS 500 into cylinders, improving response at lower – Intercoolers feature a special cooling — — — —  CLS 55 AMG engine speeds (rpm) system “low-temperature circuit.” — —  — — S 350 — — — —  shorter path at higher rpm promotes free  maximizes intercooler efficiency  S 430 — —  — — S 500 breathing with higher air volume • Double-hardened, polished crankshafts — — — —  S 55 AMG  hardening provides exceptional strength — — —  — S 600 • ME 2.7 engine management system — — — —  S 65 AMG  features and benefits similar to V-8s — —  — — SL 500 — — — —  SL 55 AMG — — —  — SL 600 E AMG V-8 and V-12 engines — — — —  SL 65 AMG — —  — — CL 500 The AMG V-8s and V-12 are derived from — — — —  CL 55 AMG — — —  — the 5.0-liter V-8 in CL 600 regular-production — — — —  CL 65 AMG item C and 5.5-liter V-12 in item D, so they —  — — — ML 350 share many of their respective attributes. — —  — — ML 500 —  — — — R 350 — —  — — R 500 SOHC V-8 Twin-turbo V-12 engine MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 18 2006 TECH POWER AND GUIDE PERFORMANCE 16 FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL ENGINES continued TRANSMISSIONS SEE CHART ON NEXT PAGE. >

SUPERCHARGING AND TURBOCHARGING A 6-speed manual B 5-speed automatic C 7-speed automatic Turbochargers and superchargers help extract more power from an engine, for Standard on the C-Class Sport Sedans, Standard on some models is a 5-speed The world’s first production 7-speed the performance of a larger engine with SLK 280 and SLK 350 is a performance- automatic transmission widely praised for automatic transmission is standard on most less increase in size and fuel consumption. oriented 6-speed manual transmission. its smooth shifting and versatile character. rear-wheel-drive models, the M-Class and R-Class, and optional on non-AMG SLKs. • Both devices boost engine power by KEY TRANSMISSION FEATURES KEY TRANSMISSION FEATURES compressing intake air and forcing it • Direct-action linkage, with the shifter • Electronic control, networked with the KEY TRANSMISSION FEATURES into the combustion chambers. connected to the transmission via a engine ECU for smoother performance • All 5-speed features described in item B – Superchargers are mechanically single rigid rod rather than the previous • Driver-adaptive control, which adjusts • Seven forward gear ratios, with more driven by an accessory belt. rod/cable setup the shift points to key indicators of the closely spaced ratios spanning a broader – Turbochargers are spun by exhaust  provides more direct, accurate shifts with driver’s current driving style: total range gases in the exhaust manifolds. more satisfying feel – Vehicle speed; engine rpm and load  help provide the optimum gear for any • Our superchargers use two rotors inside  designed not to require adjustment – Throttle use (amount and speed of driving situation, from rapid acceleration to an oval housing that draw air from the • Short-throw gearshift accelerator pedal application) more efficient highway cruising air cleaner and force it into the intake  enhances sporty shifter feel – Traction control intervention  closer gear ratios reduce rpm changes manifold. • Innovative multiple-cone synchronizers – Cruise control engagement between gears, for smoother driving – AMG models use a helical screw-type in 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears – Uphill/downhill road grade • Driver-adaptive control supercharger with hollow-cast rotors.  reduces shift effort, for higher comfort – Extent of manual use of Touch Shift – Similar to 5-speed automatic (see • An electromagnetic coupling engages • Double-H shift pattern, with Reverse at – Driver’s braking and steering inputs Item B, at left) the supercharger only as needed, based the upper left and engaged by moving the  enthusiastic driving induces shifts at • Quicker gear changes on driver demand, engine load and lever left of 1st gear past a detent higher rpm for maximum performance  improve responsiveness and comfort pressure of the charged air.  engaging Reverse no longer requires  more leisurely driving induces shifts at • Torque converter lockup in all seven  disengaging the supercharger at low lifting knob, enhancing ease of shifting lower rpm for maximum economy forward gears, to reduce power losses speeds reduces friction and extends its • New insulating dampers in shift lever • Touch Shift control (see Item D, at right)  improves fuel efficiency lifespan and between shift housing and car body • Sport and Comfort modes, including • Ability to skip gears during downshifts • Turbochargers feature impeller-driven  reduce vibration, improve shifting ease 2nd-gear startup (see Item E, at right)  helps provide quicker acceleration or turbines that remain inert until sustained • Automatically adjusting clutch • Torque converter lockup in 3rd, 4th and stronger “engine braking” on deceleration combustion generates enough exhaust  helps reduce maintenance costs and 5th gears flow to spin them. As a result, maximum maintain consistent, proper pedal feel  improves fuel efficiency AMG ENHANCEMENTS boost is not usually achieved instantly. • Automatic downshifting to help maintain The SLK 55 AMG is the first AMG model to – The V-12’s compact twin turbos (rather downhill speed with cruise control on employ an enhanced 7-speed automatic. than one large one) and optimized • Digital display on dash of selected gear turbine and impeller designs nearly range and Sport/Comfort mode  MORE INFO: SLK-CLASS GUIDE eliminate this “turbo lag.”  enhances ease of use • Intercoolers help reverse the heating of the air caused by compression. Cooler air AMG ENHANCEMENTS is denser, so more can be forced into the AMG models add a number of features to engine, further boosting performance. suit their high-performance needs.

6-speed manual short-throw gearshift  MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 18 2006 TECH POWER AND GUIDE PERFORMANCE 17

FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL D Touch Shift  STANDARD ▫ OPTIONAL — NOT AVAILABLE A 6-speed manual transmission B 5-speed automatic transmission Every automatic-equipped Mercedes C 7-speed automatic transmission features Touch Shift, which lets the driver D Touch Shift enjoy manual-style control of shifting E Sport and Comfort shift modes F Direct Select shifter whenever the mood strikes. G Steering-wheel shift buttons

• When in Drive, the driver can nudge the A B C D E F G MODEL shift lever to the left (–) or right (+).  — ▫   — — C 230 Spt Sedan  enhances control and sporting feel  — ▫   — — C 350 Spt Sedan —  —   —  C 55 AMG Spt Sedan  left-right motion requires an easier, Touch Shift automatic gearshift Fingertip manual mode shift button — —    — — C 280 Luxury Sedan more natural arm (elbow) movement than E Sport and Comfort modes G Steering-wheel shift buttons — —    — — C 350 Luxury Sedan competitors’ fore–aft systems  — ▫   — ▫ SLK 280 • Tapping left (–) directly downshifts one All passenger-car and R-Class automatic Two systems are offered, both with buttons  — ▫   — ▫ SLK 350 — — — gear below the gear currently in use. transmissions feature two shift modes, behind the upper steering-wheel spokes.     SLK 55 AMG — —    — — CLK 350 Coupe • Tapping right (+) selects the next highest activated by the C/S button on the console: — —    —  CLK 500 Coupe gear range, allowing the transmission to FINGERTIP SHIFT CONTROL — —    — — CLK 350 Cab upshift as far as the selected range. • Sport mode is the default setting: • Standard on CLK 500, M-Class and — —    —  CLK 500 Cab – With Drive selected, all gears are used. – Vehicle takes off in 1st gear and bases R-Class —  —   —  CLK 55 AMG Cab — —    — — E 350 Sedan – With a lower gear selected, only that shift points on the driver-adaptive • Included with the AMG Sport Package —  —   — — E 320 CDI Sedan gear and those below it are used. programming. for the SLK-Class and SL-Class — —    — — E 500 Sedan • Transmission automatically upshifts if • Comfort mode causes the vehicle to: – Two identical rocker switches operate —  —   —  E 55 AMG Sedan engine reaches maximum rpm (redline). – start moving in 2nd gear the Touch Shift feature. — —    — — E 350 Wagon — —    — — • ( ) for 0.7 second activates – upshift at (when in Drive) – Press of button to shift , E 500 4MATIC Wagon Holding left – lower rpm inside down —  —   —  E 55 AMG Wagon “Shift into Optimum Gear” (see below). – engage a special, second Reverse gear press outside of button to shift up. — —    — ▫ CLS 500 • Holding right (+) for 0.7 second returns (when in R) with a taller ratio —  —   —  CLS 55 AMG the transmission directly to Drive.  helps reduce tendency for wheelspin on FINGERTIP MANUAL MODE —  —   — — S 350 — — — — wet or slippery surfaces • Standard on all AMG models    S 430 — —    — — S 500  SHIFT INTO OPTIMUM GEAR maximizes shift comfort —  —   —  S 55 AMG Touch Shift allows one-touch preselection  MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 18 —  —   — — S 600 of the optimum gear for acceleration. F Direct Select™ shifter —  —   —  S 65 AMG — —    — ▫ SL 500 —  —   —  SL 55 AMG • In Drive, hold the gear lever left (–) for On the M-Class and R-Class, the driver —  —   — ▫ SL 600 approximately 0.7 second. operates the transmission in a new way. —  —   —  SL 65 AMG • The transmission will automatically select —  —   — — CL 500 the ideal gear for maximum acceleration • A lever on the steering column selects —  —   —  CL 55 AMG —  —   — — or engine braking (based on whether , , and . CL 600 Park Reverse Drive Neutral —  —   —  CL 65 AMG driver presses or lifts up on accelerator). • Touch Shift is controlled via the steering- — —   —   ML 350  enhances performance and helps provide wheel shift buttons (see item G, at right). — —   —   ML 500 instant passing-gear response — —      R 350 — —      R 500  MORE INFO: M-CLASS GUIDE | P. 18 Direct Select shift lever 2006 TECH POWER AND GUIDE PERFORMANCE 18 AMG PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS

AMG engines

Three handcrafted AMG engines are AMG SPEEDSHIFT PROGRAMMING offered for 2006, a 5,439-cc V-8 in both • Standard on all AMG models naturally aspirated and supercharged • Adds several performance-enhancing versions, and a 5,980-cc twin-turbo V-12: capabilities: – 35% faster gear changes AMG ENGINES BY MODEL – Automatic downshifts, or even Engine AMG models multiple-downshifts, under heavy AMG perforated brake rotor and 8-piston caliper Naturally aspirated V-8 C 55 SLK 55 CLK 55 braking with perforated rotors Supercharged V-8 E 55 CLS 55 S 55 SL 55 CL 55 – Prevention of unwanted upshifts when • Multipiston calipers, with four, six or Twin-turbocharged V-12 S 65 SL 65 CL 65 high durability and smooth, refined cornering an incredible eight pistons in the front behavior in everyday driving include: – Torque converter lockup in all forward calipers, and two or four in the rear Every passenger-car model line offers an gears, for minimized power losses • Programming for the electrohydraulic AMG variant powered by a handcrafted, • An 8-mm increase in stroke, to achieve braking system (E 55, SL 55, SL 65) is high-performance V-8 engine. The S, SL the additional displacement FINGERTIP MANUAL MODE AMG-recalibrated to suit the enlarged and CL-Class also offer a 604-hp AMG V-12. • Hand-matched internal components, for • Standard on all AMG models hardware and performance needs. exacting tolerances • Pushbutton switches behind each upper MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 12 ONE MAN, ONE ENGINE • Reinforced and individually balanced steering-wheel spoke manually upshift  MORE BRAKE SPECS: SEE CLASS GUIDES AMG’s “one man, one engine” philosophy crankshaft or downshift when in manual mode: puts one technician in charge of hand- • High-strength forged aluminum pistons – Select Manual mode via the C/S/M Other AMG enhancements selecting and assembling the components • Precisely matched connecting rods button next to the shift lever that comprise each AMG powerplant. • Aggressively profiled camshafts – Press left (–) button to downshift, AMG models also feature a number of  ensures each engine is ideally balanced and • Enlarged fuel injectors press right (+) button to upshift. enhancements to round out their enticing, assembled with minimum tolerances • Low-backpressure exhaust system • In Manual mode, the transmission will performance-oriented packages. • Reinforced engine block and oil pan not intervene automatically except to: THE AMG V-8 — KOMPRESSOR OR NOT – select 1st gear when the vehicle stops • Suspensions feature high-performance Two versions of the AMG V-8 are offered: THE LIMITED-PRODUCTION AMG V-12 – upshift at redline (S, SL and CL only) AMG components such as :  MORE INFO: SEE S-CLASS, SL AND CL GUIDES • In Comfort or Sport mode, the buttons – firmer, progressive-rate springs • A naturally aspirated engine producing operate the Touch Shift feature. – firmer, heavier-duty shock absorbers up to 362 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque AMG transmissions – thicker front and rear stabilizer bars • A supercharged V-8 producing up to AMG brakes – modified programming of Airmatic DC 493 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque Most AMG models include a reinforced, or ABC, where equipped • Both derive from the regular-production AMG-reprogrammed version of the robust To achieve stopping ability on par with their • 18" or 19" wheels and tires 5.0-liter V-8 (p. 54, item C), so they share 5-speed automatic. The SLK 55 is the first capacity for speed, all AMG models feature  MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 10 many of the same core design attributes. AMG application of the 7-speed automatic. enhanced braking systems designed for ALSO SEE CLASS GUIDES AMG transmission modifications include: maximum control and minimal fade, • AMG-design lower bodywork: chiseled  ENGINE SPECS: SEE CLASS GUIDES even during high-performance driving. AMG front apron (with mesh air intakes), rear • Heavier-duty components brake enhancements include: apron and side skirts Other enhancements that help each AMG V-8 • AMG SpeedShift™ programming and • AMG-design interior treatments produce ultrahigh output while retaining fingertip manual mode • Larger internally ventilated brake discs  MORE INFO: SEE CLASS GUIDES 2006 TECH ACTIVE SAFETY AND GUIDE ACCIDENT AVOIDANCE 19 ACTIVE SAFETY OVERVIEW

The most survivable accident is the one avoided

For well over half a century, Mercedes-Benz has pioneered the development, market While passive safety features are those that help minimize injury in the event of a collision, introduction and enhancement of such safety systems as crumple zones, Emergency active safety features are those that help the driver avoid collisions in the first place. Tensioning Devices, Head Protection Curtains and pop-up roll bars. The numerous active safety and accident avoidance features in a Mercedes-Benz are Along with these systems designed to help the occupants of a Mercedes survive a collision engineered to help the driver stay in maximum control of the vehicle at all times, helping with reduced injury, Mercedes-Benz has also been at the forefront in providing systems increase the driver’s ability to avoid potential collisions. These systems range from precise designed to help the driver avoid accidents in the first place, from the world’s first 4-wheel steering and responsive suspension systems, to advanced braking technologies, to details independent suspension in the 1930s to our benchmark Electronic Stability Program (ESP) like remote-retracting rear-seat head restraints that help the driver see better out the rear and emergency-sensing Brake Assist. Many of the systems pioneered by Mercedes-Benz window when there are no rear passengers. eventually become common features on virtually all cars.

S 600 Sedan 2006 TECH ACTIVE SAFETY AND GUIDE ACCIDENT AVOIDANCE 20 FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL DRIVING DYNAMICS SYSTEMS SEE CHART ON NEXT PAGE. >

Integrated approach A ESP

The driving dynamics systems in every ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM Mercedes work in concert to help the Every Mercedes-Benz features our driver maintain control of the vehicle Electronic Stability Program (ESP), one of in demanding situations such as evasive the most important systems ever developed maneuvers and hard braking. These to help the driver maintain vehicle stability systems include: during turns and evasive maneuvers.1 Brake Assist can potentially shorten emergency stopping distances (2005 S 500 shown)  ESP helps to correct fishtailing and plowing B Brake Assist • On most models, a solenoid valve in the • Stability-enhancing ESP during steering maneuvers brake booster more rapidly builds up • Emergency-sensing Brake Assist Mercedes-Benz research revealed a pressure in the master cylinder. • Precisely tuned suspension and steering MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 7 common human tendency not to brake  pre-loading results in even faster • Advanced lighting systems hard enough, soon enough, in an emergency: response times during hard braking

• When a driver sees an upcoming hazard, C Electrohydraulic braking a common response is to “cover the brake” by pressing the brake pedal The electrohydraulic brakes in the E-Class, quickly but not firmly, delaying the CLS and SL-Class add several features decision to brake hard. designed to enhance active safety that were • This tendency wastes critical potential previously not feasible with conventional stopping distance. brakes. Two are described below.

ESP brakes the inside rear wheel to correct plowing ESP brakes the outside front wheel to correct fishtailing Emergency-sensing Brake Assist can AUTOMATIC BRAKE DRYING • Effective wipers and other measures TRACTION CONTROL detect a possible panic-braking situation When driving with the windshield wipers to help keep the windows cleaner in ESP incorporates the functions of all-speed and automatically intervene to potentially on, automatic brake drying imperceptibly inclement weather traction control (the systems formerly shorten the overall stopping distance.2 applies the brakes periodically, based on • Ergonomically designed controls known as Automatic Slip Control or ASR, windshield wiper cycling and by monitoring and the Electronic Traction System or ETS), • Brake Assist monitors the speed at which how recently the driver has used the brakes. Benefits include: which can brake a slipping wheel and/or the driver presses the brake pedal.  improved emergency handling reduce excess engine power as needed to • If the brake pedal is depressed quickly • This action helps disperse the layer of  optimized “feel of the road” restore control.1 enough to trigger the system, Brake Assist moisture that can accumulate on the  shorter stopping distances  helps counteract drive-wheel spin under almost immediately applies full power brake-disc surfaces in wet weather.  improved driver vision acceleration braking boost automatically, often before  helps maintain peak brake performance in  increased driver alertness  controlling wheelspin can help the driver the driver would do so instinctively. wet conditions, for more immediate brake accelerate more securely on low-traction  by eliminating the delay caused by response and shorter stopping distances surfaces, in curves, or when the drive wheels the driver’s hesitation, Brake Assist can are on surfaces offering different levels potentially help the vehicle stop sooner PREDICTIVE BRAKE PRIMING 1 No system, regardless of how advanced, can overcome of traction (such as one wheel on a gravel • The system reverts to normal braking if Predictive brake priming recognizes the physics or correct careless driving. Please always wear your shoulder) the driver lets up on the brake pedal. speed at which the driver’s foot lifts seat belt.  2 Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake maintains expected brake pedal feel off the accelerator as an indication of a system maintenance, and tire and road conditions.  helps make operation “seamless” possible emergency braking situation. 2006 TECH ACTIVE SAFETY AND GUIDE ACCIDENT AVOIDANCE 21

FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL C continued from preceding page E Tire-pressure monitoring F T ire-pressure loss warning  STANDARD ▫ OPTIONAL — NOT AVAILABLE A Electronic Stability Program (ESP) B Emergency-sensing Brake Assist • If the driver lifts off quickly, the system On S-Class and CL models, an onboard tire- On vehicles so equipped, a tire-pressure C Electrohydraulic braking system immediately increases brake-line pressure pressure monitoring system indicates the loss warning system can alert the driver D Comfort shift mode to set the pads closer to the discs. inflation pressure of all four mounted tires to a loss of pressure in one of the four E Tire-pressure monitoring system F Tire-pressure loss warning system  helps reduce the response time of the in the multifunction display (when selected). mounted tires. brakes once the brake pedal is pushed • Sensors within each tire electronically Two types of systems will be offered, A B C D E F MODEL D Transmissions and traction monitor both the air pressure and depending on model and described below.   —  — — C 230 Spt Sedan temperature of the tire.   —  — — C 350 Spt Sedan   —  — — C 55 AMG Spt Sedan COMFORT MODE – An inside the wheel (attached • In either system, a will antenna warning message   —  — — C 280 Luxury Sedan To help prevent wheelspin in low-traction to the back of the valve) transmits data appear in the multifunction display that a   —  — — C 350 Luxury Sedan conditions, the driver of all models (except to a receiver in the wheel arch. tire might have lost its pressure.   —  — ▫ SLK 280 the M-Class) equipped with an automatic – The system’s ECU evaluates the data  helps alert driver to a loss of tire pressure   —  — ▫ SLK 350 transmission can select the Comfort mode and determines which wheel sent it. • Unlike the tire-pressure monitoring   —  — — SLK 55 AMG   —  — ▫ CLK 350 Coupe (formerly known as “Winter” mode). • The system alerts the driver via a system, these systems cannot display   —  — ▫ CLK 500 Coupe warning message in the multifunction the mounting position of the flat tire,   —  — ▫ CLK 350 Cab • Activated by the C/S button on the display if: nor numerical pressure of any tire.   —  — ▫ CLK 500 Cab console, next to the shift lever – a tire’s inflation pressure falls below   —  — — CLK 55 AMG Cab     — — E 350 Sedan – Button is on center dash in R-Class . a predetermined range of the set tire INDIRECT-MEASURING SYSTEM     — — E 320 CDI Sedan • Comfort mode causes the car to: pressure • Wheel-speed sensors shared with the     — — E 500 Sedan – Start moving in 2nd gear  helps alert driver to a loss of tire pressure ABS and ESP systems can detect a     — — E 55 AMG Sedan – Upshift through the gear ranges (when – there is a fault in the system, or any difference in the rolling speed of one     — — E 350 Wagon     — — in Drive) than with the tire’s monitor is not communicating wheel compared to the others. E 500 4MATIC Wagon at lower rpm     — — E 55 AMG Wagon normal “Sport” shift mode • The driver can also view the pressures of – A significant loss of pressure in a tire     —  CLS 500 – Engage a special, second Reverse gear all four tires in the multifunction display can reduce its overall diameter.     —  CLS 55 AMG (when in R) with a taller ratio by selecting this screen from the menu. – This will cause it to rotate faster than   —   — S 350 — —  helps reduce tendency for wheelspin,  helps driver maintain proper tire pressure the other wheels.     S 430   —   — S 500 especially when taking off from a standstill on • Certain steps must be taken after a tire • Standard on M-Class and R-Class   —   — S 55 AMG wet or slippery surfaces is changed, the wheels are rotated, or a • Included with optional run-flat tires on   —   — S 600 flat tire is carried in the trunk. These are SLK and CLK   —   — S 65 AMG covered in the Operator’s Manual.     —  SL 500     —  SL 55 AMG DIRECT-MEASURING SYSTEM     —  SL 600 • Sensors within each tire electronically     —  SL 65 AMG monitor the air pressure.   —   — CL 500 – The sensor can only alert the driver if   —   — CL 55 AMG   —   — the pressure falls below a preset limit. CL 600   —   — CL 65 AMG – It cannot display the actual pressure.   — — —  ML 350 • Standard on E-Class, CLS and SL   — — —  ML 500   —  —  R 350 Comfort/Sport mode control (left of shifter) Tire-pressure monitoring system display   —  —  R 500 2006 TECH ACTIVE SAFETY AND GUIDE ACCIDENT AVOIDANCE 22 FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL VISION AND VISIBILITY SEE CHART ON NEXT PAGE. >

A Bi-Xenon headlamps B Headlamp washers

High Intensity Discharge headlamps use • Clean the headlamps by spraying fluid an electrified arc of xenon gas, rather than onto the lenses via high-pressure jets. a glowing wire filament, to generate light. – Included with Bi-Xenon headlamps – Also standard on SL 500 and SL 55 AMG • Xenon headlamps produce a bright, • Activated via a pushbutton on the dash. blue-white light that more closely • Nozzles are mounted on telescoping approximates the color of daylight. arms that extend in front of each  more natural lighting improves driver’s headlamp when activated. perception during nighttime driving Bi-Xenon headlamp (SLK-Class shown)  helps disperse dirt and road spray • With Bi-Xenon headlamps, both low and used for the “flash-to-pass feature.”  helps maintain the headlamps at their peak high beams are generated by the same  provides immediate, full-intensity light Headlamp washer control (upper right button) of lighting efficiency and accuracy projector-style lamp. • Without a traditional filament, Bi-Xenon – A perforated diffuser moves in front of headlamps are designed to last virtually C Automatic lamp substitution the lamp to generate the low beam. the lifespan of the vehicle. – The diffuser instantly moves away to • A self-leveling system continually and • If a critical exterior bulb fails, vehicle release the full illumination of the lamp automatically adjusts headlamp aim as automatically substitutes a nearby lamp. when the high beam is selected. the vehicle’s angle changes due to loads – Also illuminates a dashboard warning • Bi-Xenon lamps throw their light further and driving maneuvers.  helps maintain vehicle lighting functions down the road than halogen lamps.  helps ensure optimum illumination – Both low and high beam patterns offer  helps reduce glare to oncoming traffic D Front and rear foglamps a wide path with a distinct cutoff toward the left side of the road ahead. ACTIVE CURVE-SENSING HEADLAMPS Curve-sensing FRONT FOGLAMPS  active provides more usable light coverage • Some Bi-Xenon headlamps feature active Bi-Xenon • Standard on all models except R-Class while minimizing glare to oncoming traffic curve illumination, which can swivel the headlamps • Halogen front foglamps emit a short, • Xenon headlamps use extremely high lamps up to 12° toward the center of the wide beam of light designed to reflect

voltage to first illuminate (a “warm-up” vehicle or 6° toward the outside, based 180 ft less glare back to driver in fog and mist. period of a few seconds in which the light on driving speed and steering angle.  enhances driver’s vision in fog and mist appears far more blue), then settle to a • Included with Bi-Xenon lamps on CLK, Conventional more normal voltage during operation. E-Class, CLS, M-Class and R-Class low-beam RED REAR FOGLAMP headlamps – The headlamp clusters contain a  provides up to 90% better illumination of • Standard on all models supplemental halogen high beam, curving roadways than fixed-position lamps • Single, brighter, red taillamp – located in left-side taillamp cluster 100 ft  helps make vehicle more visible from behind in thick fog • Should not be used in clear weather, as it can be bothersome to following traffic

FOGLAMP OPERATION: SEE CLASS GUIDES Illumination with halogen low beam Illumination with Bi-Xenon low beam With and without active headlamps 2006 TECH ACTIVE SAFETY AND GUIDE ACCIDENT AVOIDANCE 23

FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL E Corner-illuminating foglamps F LED brake lamps H Enhanced windshield wipers  STANDARD ▫ OPTIONAL — NOT AVAILABLE A Bi-Xenon headlamps B 1 Headlamp washers On some models, the Lighting Package Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) illuminate AERO WIPER BLADES C Automatic lamp substitution includes corner-illuminating front foglamps, more quickly than conventional light bulbs. Low-profile aero wiper blades are standard D Front and rear foglamps2 with a wider beam pattern that extends Using them in brake lamps provides more for the front wipers on all models. E Corner-illuminating front foglamps F LED brake lamps up to 65° more toward the side than rapid notification to other drivers of your G Heated windshield washers conventional foglamps. braking actions. • Slim, aerodynamic shape is less likely to H Aero wipers and eccentric-sweep arm  enhances safety lift off the glass at highway speeds. A B C D E F G H MODEL  enhances driver’s vision in the rain ▫ ▫   — —   C 230 Spt Sedan • All models use LEDs for their center high- • Jointless design helps resist the effects ▫ ▫   — —   C 350 Spt Sedan ▫ ▫   — —   mounted stoplamp. of icing, to allow wipers to better follow C 55 AMG Spt Sedan ▫ ▫   ▫ —   C 280 Luxury Sedan • CLS-Class, S-Class and CL-Class models, the curvature of the windshield glass. ▫ ▫   ▫ —   C 350 Luxury Sedan as well as E-Class models with the  helps optimize swept area and wiper ▫ ▫   ▫    SLK 280 optional Appearance Package, use LEDs effectiveness in all conditions ▫ ▫   ▫    SLK 350 for all of their brake lamps. ▫ ▫   —    SLK 55 AMG ▫ ▫   ▫ — ▫  CLK 350 Coupe • SL and SLK models feature dual-intensity, ECCENTRIC-SWEEP WIPER ARM ▫ ▫   ▫ — ▫  CLK 500 Coupe all-LED brake lamps and taillamps. All models for 2006 feature dual-arm front ▫ ▫   ▫ — ▫  CLK 350 Cab windshield wipers with these features: ▫ ▫   ▫ — ▫  CLK 500 Cab Illustration of corner-illuminating foglamps ▫ ▫   ▫ —   CLK 55 AMG Cab ▫ ▫   — ▫   E 350 Sedan • When driving below 25 mph, the left or • A conventional arm in front of the driver ▫ ▫   — —   E 320 CDI Sedan right foglamp is illuminated on based on: • An eccentric-sweep arm in front of the ▫ ▫   — ▫   E 500 Sedan – Steering angle (e.g., steering left passenger with a pivoting linkage that ▫ ▫   —    E 55 AMG Sedan illuminates the left foglamp) causes the wiper to reach farther into the ▫ ▫   — ▫   E 350 Wagon ▫ ▫   — ▫   E 500 4MATIC Wagon  enhances lighting of curving roads top corner of the glass ▫ ▫   —    E 55 AMG Wagon  – Turn-signal use (left or right) helps wipers clean a larger glass area ▫ ▫   ▫    CLS 500  enhances illumination to the side when than conventional single-pivot systems ▫ ▫   —    CLS 55 AMG turning into a dark driveway or alley G Heated windshield washers  offers smoother, more vibration-free ▫ ▫   —    S 350 — • If the driver shifts to Reverse, the operation than former single-arm wiper ▫ ▫      S 430     —    S 500 opposite-side front foglamp illuminates, • All models include standard heated     —    S 55 AMG since this is the direction the front of the washer nozzles.     —    S 600 vehicle swings when backing up. – Warm the fluid immediately before it is     —    S 65 AMG • The turn-signal switch always takes sprayed into the windshield. ▫    ▫    SL 500 ▫    ▫    SL 55 AMG precedence over the steering sensor. • Some models also include full-time         SL 600  helps prevent back-and-forth flashing of heating of the washer fluid reservoir and         SL 65 AMG front foglamps when parallel parking the fluid lines to the nozzles.     —    CL 500 – Standard on CLK 55 AMG, E-Class, CLS,     —    CL 55 AMG     —    CL 600 S-Class, SL and CL models RAIN-SENSING INTERMITTENT WIPERS     —    CL 65 AMG – Optional on CLK 350 and CLK 500 MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 50 ▫ ▫   ▫ —   ML 350  helps prevent freezing in cold weather ▫ ▫   ▫ —   ML 500 1 On the SLK 55 AMG and on SLK 280 and SLK 350 models  ▫ ▫  ▫ ▫ —   R 350 with the AMG Sport Package, the Lighting Package does not heated fluid can be more effective at 2 Double entry (“▫”) in chart indicates front/rear status. ▫ ▫  ▫ ▫ —   R 500 include corner-illuminating foglamps. helping wipers remove road grime from glass 2006 TECH ACTIVE SAFETY AND GUIDE ACCIDENT AVOIDANCE 24 VISION AND VISIBILITY continued FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL A Rear-window wiper/washer C Retractable head restraints D Auto-dimming mirrors  STANDARD ▫ OPTIONAL — NOT AVAILABLE A Rear-window wiper/washer B Heated rear window Wagon, M-Class and R-Class models feature All models feature head restraints in all • Dual sensors on the inside mirror: C Retractable rear-seat head restraints a single-arm rear-window wiper and washer. seating positions for added protection in – Compare the light in front of the car and D Auto-dimming mirrors  helps clear moisture, dust, dirt or snow the event of a rear impact. This, of course, approaching from behind the car E Heated side mirrors F Parking-assist right-side mirror from the rear window includes the rear seats. – Gradually darken the inside and left-  enhances driver’s rearward vision side mirrors via an electrochromic film • On all models, the rear-seat head behind the mirror lens A B C D E F MODEL restraints can be retracted when there  reduces reflected glare of the headlamps —   ▫  ▫ C 230 Spt Sedan are no passengers in the rear seat. of following vehicles —   ▫   C 350 Spt Sedan —   ▫   C 55 AMG Spt Sedan • On all sedans, E-Class wagons, and CLK  enhances driver comfort, nighttime vision —   ▫  ▫ C 280 Luxury Sedan and CL coupes, the rear head restraints and, as a result, safety —   ▫   C 350 Luxury Sedan can be remote-retracted by the driver • Auto-dimming is cancelled automatically —  — ▫   SLK 280 via a switch on the dash. if driver shifts to Reverse or an interior —  — ▫   SLK 350 — —  enhances driver’s rearward vision when lamp is switched on.     SLK 55 AMG —   ▫   CLK 350 Coupe E 350 Wagon  there are no rear-seat passengers improves rearward vision at night —   ▫   CLK 500 Coupe AUTOMATIC WIPING IN REVERSE —   ▫   CLK 350 Cab The rear-window wiper is automatically E Heated side mirrors —   ▫   CLK 500 Cab activated if the driver shifts to Reverse —   ▫   CLK 55 AMG Cab —     — E 350 Sedan while the front wipers are on. The side mirror lenses are automatically —     — E 320 CDI Sedan  enhances safety when driver backs up heated whenever the vehicle is running. —     — E 500 Sedan during inclement weather  helps keep mirrors free of moisture, fog and —     — E 55 AMG Sedan ice, to enhance driver’s rearward vision      — E 350 Wagon      — B E 500 4MATIC Wagon Heated rear window      — E 55 AMG Wagon F Parking-assist mirror —      CLS 500 • Rear window can be heated by electrical —      CLS 55 AMG wires embedded in or on the glass. Remote rear head-restraint retraction control • Right-side mirror automatically tilts —     — S 350 — —  helps clear moisture and fog while downward when Reverse gear is     S 430 —     — S 500 driving, to enhance driver’s rearward vision selected. —     — S 55 AMG • The automatic shutoff timer monitors  helps driver locate curb while parallel —     — S 600 the outside temperature, and on some parking, to help avoid wheel or tire damage —     — S 65 AMG models, the driving speed. • Standard on SLK, CLK, CLS, M-Class and —  —   — SL 500 —  —   — SL 55 AMG  helps compensate for longer time needed R-Class models —  —   — SL 600 to clear window in colder weather or when • Included on C-Class models equipped —  —   — SL 65 AMG car is traveling at a higher rate of speed with driver’s seat memory —     — CL 500  reduces driver distraction by reducing • Mirror position must be preset by driver. —     — CL 55 AMG —     — need to reactivate the heated rear window • Mirror adjuster control must have button CL 600 —     — CL 65 AMG after it automatically times out for right-side mirror selected.    ▫  ▫ ML 350 • Note: The driver should always clear snow,  allows driver to turn feature on and off    ▫  ▫ ML 500 ice or frost from windows, wipers, lights • Mirror returns to preset normal position   — ▫  ▫ R 350 and defroster air intakes before driving. CL 600 Coupe with rear head restraints retracted when car drives off in forward direction.   — ▫  ▫ R 500 2006 TECH PASSIVE SAFETY AND GUIDE OCCUPANT PROTECTION 25 PASSIVE SAFETY OVERVIEW

Setting the standard for occupant protection

While active safety systems help a driver avoid accidents, passive safety features help Mercedes-Benz has long been a pioneer in the advancement of safety systems. And while minimize injury to the occupants of a vehicle in the event that a collision occurs. this is an area in which the company holds thousands of patents, it is notable that they have often chosen not to enforce these patents, so that occupants of many vehicles could From early in its development, every new Mercedes-Benz model series undergoes an enjoy their benefits. extensive regimen of testing using both computer-generated models and actual prototypes in a variety of crash situations. Beyond meeting the standards of any single nation, a Since the invention of the first crumple zone to the breakthrough of the PRE-SAFE® system, Mercedes is designed to excel in the eyes of perhaps the most stringent and passionate Mercedes-Benz has been innovating and continually improving systems that repeatedly group of proponents on earth: the safety engineers of Mercedes-Benz. have changed the course of automotive history — and the outcome of many collisions.

SL-Class 2006 TECH PASSIVE SAFETY AND GUIDE OCCUPANT PROTECTION 26 FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL BODY CONSTRUCTION SEE CHART ON NEXT PAGE. >

A Body structure B Advanced crumple zones C Staggered components

UNIT-BODY CONSTRUCTION Crumple zones, originally invented by REAR CRUMPLE ZONES Rigid components located within the front With the introduction of the all-new 2006 Mercedes-Benz in 1951, are a network of The area at the rear of the car incorporates: crumple zone (such as the air conditioning M-Class, every Mercedes-Benz model now structural elements designed to manage compressor and alternator) are packaged features unit-body construction. impact forces before they reach the cabin. • Longitudinal members designed to to minimize their stacking as the crumple deform at a programmed rate zone deforms in a frontal impact. The unit-body, or monocoque, structure is FRONT CRUMPLE ZONES • Strategically placed reinforcements to  helps maintain deformation space for designed to optimize protection of the cabin The area in front of the cabin includes: help channel forces around the cabin crumple zone structure and its occupants in a collision. • Rear bulkhead crossmembers  helps body to absorb energy more gradually Broad safety considerations help determine • Longitudinal members designed to  helps reduce intrusion of components into the geometry and location of components, deform at a programmed rate the cabin, to preserve cabin space materials and their thicknesses, and  help dissipate impact forces mounting and connecting technology. • A full-width crossmember behind the front D HSLA steel • The front and rear bumpers are designed  helps distribute the forces of an offset to manage minor impact forces. (partial-overlap) front impact to both Every model utilizes special high-strength/ • The full-width structures behind them longitudinal members, to dissipate energy low-alloy (HSLA) steel in key areas. help absorb and channel some forces of over a larger area of the vehicle structure more severe impacts toward strategically • An ellipsoidal bulkhead (or similar Rear crumple zones in E-Class wagon • HSLA is up to three times stronger than placed elements throughout the vehicle. configuration) designed to channel some FEATURES OF SPECIFIC BODYSTYLES lower-carbon steel of the same dimensions.  help absorb, dissipate and redirect impact forces up the A-pillars, down the • Wagon and SUV models add structural  enhances crashworthiness and body the energy of impact forces, to maximize transmission tunnel, and to the side sills members in the floor and D-pillars. integrity protection of the passenger cabin  helps distribute impact forces over, under  help manage rear impact forces in the • The HSLA components help channel some Numerous reinforcements are built into and around the cabin absence of a rear bulkhead impact forces away from the cabin. • The side sills are extended forward and • Convertible models add reinforcements  helps to minimize deformation of the are structurally connected to the A-pillars in the floor, bulkheads, and side sills. passenger area in collisions  helps create a more rigid side structure  help manage impact forces without the • HSLA (shown in red below) is used for  helps prevent the front wheels from benefit of a fixed roof structure up to 62% of the body (by weight), pushing into the footwells depending on model.  helps distribute impact forces toward the rear of the vehicle the floorpan, door sills, side walls, pillars, roof (on hardtop models), doors, and bulkheads.  help preserve occupant space in frontal, rear and side impacts, as well as rollovers Managing the forces of an offset frontal collision Typical Mercedes-Benz body structure (S-Class sedan shown) 2006 TECH PASSIVE SAFETY AND GUIDE OCCUPANT PROTECTION 27

FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL E Convertible features  STANDARD ▫ OPTIONAL — NOT AVAILABLE A Unit-body construction B Advanced front and rear crumple zones Because of their open-top design, roadster C Staggered underhood components and cabriolet models require a devoted D High-strength/low-alloy (HSLA) steel approach in order to optimize occupant E Roll bars

1 protection in a rollover.

Since the roof is also an important element A B C D E MODEL of the side-impact protection afforded     — C 230 Spt Sedan by a fixed-roof car, special side-impact     — C 350 Spt Sedan     — measures are taken. SL-Class body structure, showing HSLA reinforced areas in red C 55 AMG Spt Sedan     — C 280 Luxury Sedan     — C 350 Luxury Sedan Additional HSLA body reinforcements are ROLL BARS – SL models use a single pop-up roll bar      SLK 280 provided in several key areas: All Mercedes roadster and cabriolet models behind the passenger area.      SLK 350 feature roll bars designed to help preserve – Both are designed to deploy (pop up)      SLK 55 AMG     — CLK 350 Coupe 1 • The A-pillars the occupant space in a rollover. automatically in just 0.3 second if     — CLK 500 Coupe • The floorpan structure sensors detect an impending rollover.      CLK 350 Cab • The side sills • SLK-Class models feature twin fixed roll – Since many critical situations can occur      CLK 500 Cab • The front rear cabin bulkheads bars anchored in the rear bulkhead. in the course of a collision, the pop-up      CLK 55 AMG Cab     — E 350 Sedan  help maintain cabin integrity in a rollover or • CLK-Class cabriolets and the SL-Class roll bars also deploy in front and rear     — E 320 CDI Sedan side impact feature variations of the pop-up roll bar impacts that exceed certain thresholds.     — E 500 Sedan concept pioneered by Mercedes-Benz – The head restraints in the CLK models     — E 55 AMG Sedan in 1989. can be raised manually by pulling them     — E 350 Wagon     — – CLK Cabriolets feature up. ( : This does not “pre-deploy” E 500 4MATIC Wagon 1 The roll bar system is designed to enhance the level of dual pop-up roll Note     — E 55 AMG Wagon rollover protection compared to an open vehicle without bars integrated with the rear-seat head the roll bars. It only raises the head     — CLS 500 one. No system, no matter how sophisticated, can eliminate restraints.2 restraints.)     — CLS 55 AMG the chance of injury in an accident. Please always wear your     — S 350 seat belt. – On SL models, the roll bar can be raised electrically at any time via a control on     — S 430 2 Always raise the rear head restraints when the rear seats     — S 500 are occupied. the console.     — S 55 AMG     — S 600     — S 65 AMG      SL 500      SL 55 AMG      SL 600      SL 65 AMG     — CL 500     — CL 55 AMG     — CL 600     — CL 65 AMG     — ML 350     — ML 500     — R 350 SL-Class pop-up roll bar CLK-Class Cabriolet pop-up roll bar components CLK-Class Cabriolet pop-up roll bar     — R 500 2006 TECH PASSIVE SAFETY AND GUIDE OCCUPANT PROTECTION 28 FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL INTEGRATED RESTRAINT SYSTEM, PART I: AIR BAGS SEE CHART ON NEXT PAGE. >

A 8 –10-way air-bag protection B Dual-stage front air bags C Side-impact air bags D Head Protection Curtains

Every Mercedes-Benz sedan, coupe, wagon, All 2006 models feature front air bags with Front and rear side-impact air bags deploy All models with fixed roof structures provide M-Class and R-Class features no fewer dual-stage deployment. in certain side impacts. standard Head Protection Curtain air bags. than six standard air bags offering 8-way protection. Many models include eight air • Based on the severity of a frontal impact • Front side-impact air bags are standard • Multi-chamber air bags mounted in the bags offering 10-way protection1: exceeding a preset threshold, either one on all models except convertibles headliner above the side windows or both inflators are deployed. • Rear side-impact air bags are: • Deploy downward when the side-impact • (1, 2) Dual-stage front air bags for both  more precisely tailors air-bag inflation – Optional on most C-Class and CLK air bags are deployed driver and front passenger rate to the needs of the specific collision models, as well as all SUV models2 • Provided for both front and outboard

• (3, 4) Front side-impact air bags 1 WARNING: THE FORCES OF A DEPLOYING AIR BAG CAN – Standard on all other models (except rear seating positions • (5, 6, 7, 8) Head Protection Curtains for CAUSE SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY TO A CHILD UNDER AGE 13. two-seaters) – Does not include the 3rd seating row in all four front and outboard rear occupants THE SAFEST SEATING POSITION FOR YOUR CHILD IS IN • Mounted in the front and rear doors of E-Class wagons THE REAR SEAT, BELTED INTO AN APPROPRIATE, PROPERLY • (9, 10) Rear side-impact air bags INSTALLED CHILD SEAT, OR CORRECTLY WEARING A SEAT BELT many models, except as listed below: – Includes 3rd seating row in R-Class – Optional on C-Class, CLK, M-Class, and IF TOO LARGE FOR A CHILD SEAT. WITH BABYSMART SYSTEM, – E-Class and CLS-Class: The front side-  provide supplemental head protection and 2nd-row seats of R-Class models A CHILD UNDER 13 MUST NOT USE THE FRONT SEAT UNLESS impact air bags deploy from within the help protect the occupants from broken side- THE CHILD IS BELTED INTO AN APPROPRIATE, PROPERLY – Standard on all other models that seat INSTALLED BABYSMART-COMPATIBLE CHILD SEAT AND THE front-seat side panels. window glass four or more passengers “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” INDICATOR REMAINS ILLUMINATED. – CLK and CL: Rear side-impact air bags OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) IS DESIGNED TO deploy from the rear side trim panels DEPLOYMENT IN ROLLOVERS TURN THE FRONT PASSENGER’S FRONT AIR BAG OFF WHEN THE 2 2 SLK, CLK and SL convertibles feature: SYSTEM SENSES THE WEIGHT OF A TYPICAL CHILD 12 MONTHS – SUV models : both the front and rear E-Class, CLS, S-Class, CL and SUV models OLD OR LESS, PLUS THE WEIGHT OF A STANDARD APPROPRIATE side-impact air bags deploy from within can also deploy the Head Protection • Dual-stage front air bags and head- CHILD RESTRAINT. SEE OPERATOR’S MANUAL TO DETERMINE the seat side panels. Curtains (without the side-impact air bags) WHICH SYSTEM A VEHICLE HAS, FOR IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL thorax side air bags for both driver and INFORMATION ON THESE SYSTEMS, AND FOR FURTHER • Sensor system includes satellite sensors in certain types of rollover accidents. passenger (CLK: front passenger only) INFORMATION REGARDING THE TRANSPORTATION OF CHILDREN designed for rapid response necessary in • SLK only: dual knee air bags HEAVIER THAN A TYPICAL 12-MONTH-OLD. side impacts, since there is no room for E Head-thorax side air bags 2 “SUV models” includes M-Class and R-Class. • SL only: driver’s knee air bag 3 Except the C 55 AMG, which is equipped with the side crumple zones. • CLK: optional rear side-impact air bags BabySmart system • Only the side-impact air bags on the In lieu of front side-impact air bags and affected side of the vehicle deploy. Head Protection Curtains, all convertible  help protect the torso (thorax) models feature front-seat head-thorax side air bags that deploy in certain side impacts.

• SLK and CLK: Mounted in seat side trim • SL: Mounted in each door • Only the head-thorax side air bag on the affected side of the vehicle deploys in a side impact.  help protect the head and thorax

DEPLOYMENT IN ROLLOVERS The head-thorax side air bags can also be Air bag illustration showing full deployment of all air bags, shown in an S-Class Sedan Head-thorax side air bag, shown in a CLK-Class Cabriolet deployed in certain rollover accidents. See next page for more footnotes. > 2006 TECH PASSIVE SAFETY AND GUIDE OCCUPANT PROTECTION 29

FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL F Air bag sensors G Weight-sensing air bag  STANDARD ▫ OPTIONAL — NOT AVAILABLE A Multiple air-bag protection B Dual-stage front air bags Every 2006 Mercedes-Benz features a The Occupant Classification System reading and might turn off the air bag and C Side-impact air bags5 system of sensors that work in extremely (OCS) replaces the well-known BabySmart illuminate the indicator. D Head Protection Curtains rapid concert to carry out the most system on many models.1 – A message in the multifunction display E Front head-thorax side air bags F Dual deployment thresholds  effective air-bag deployment strategy. OCS tailors the inflation of the front will be displayed if the air bag turns on G Occupant Classification System (OCS) passenger’s front air bag to the weight of the and off excessively during driving. H Tele Aid SOS button Sensors include: seated occupant A B C D E F G H MODEL   ▫  —   ▫ C 230 Spt Sedan • A main sensor module on the center • C-Class3 and CLK models use a weight-   ▫  —   ▫ C 350 Spt Sedan     —  —  tunnel of the cabin filled with a special silicone C 55 AMG Spt Sedan sensing mat   ▫  —   ▫ C 280 Luxury Sedan  calculates impact forces on occupants oil, fitted below the front passenger-   ▫  —   ▫ C 350 Luxury Sedan rather than at either end of vehicle seat cushion. The mat uses pressure to    —   —  SLK 280 • Additional sensors near the front of the estimate weight category.    —   —  SLK 350 — — front crumple zone • In the E-Class, CLS and SUV models2       SLK 55 AMG   ▫  —    CLK 350 Coupe  helps determine direction and severity of special weight-sensing bolts in the H Tele Aid SOS button   ▫  —    CLK 500 Coupe frontal impact more rapidly front-passenger seat frame measure the   —▫ —     CLK 350 Cab • Satellite sensors near the B-pillars occupant’s weight category. The Tele Aid telematics system, standard   —▫ —     CLK 500 Cab  helps evaluate side impacts • OCS is designed to turn off the front on most models, provides manual and   — —     CLK 55 AMG Cab     —    4 E 350 Sedan passenger’s front air bag-when the automatic emergency call capabilities.     —    E 320 CDI Sedan DUAL DEPLOYMENT THRESHOLDS system senses the weight of a typical     —    E 500 Sedan The integrated restraint system in every child 12 months old or less, plus the • The Tele Aid SOS button connects the     —    E 55 AMG Sedan Mercedes-Benz includes not only an array weight of a standard appropriate child driver to emergency services, where     —    E 350 Wagon     —    of advanced air bags but also seat belts restraint. A special BabySmart-compatible emergency response personnel can E 500 4MATIC Wagon     —    E 55 AMG Wagon with Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) seat is not required. detect the location of the vehicle (via     —  —  CLS 500 and belt force limiters (see next page). The • The system will also adjust the inflation satellite) and dispatch needed help.     —  —  CLS 55 AMG sensor system is designed to make the rate of the two-stage gas generator • Should an air bag or ETD deploy, the     —  —  S 350 — — best use of each element: for the air bag based on the weight Automatic Collision Notification feature       S 430     —  —  S 500 classification of the seated occupant. initiates an SOS call automatically.     —  —  S 55 AMG • In an impact generating deceleration • The “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator remains  helps driver obtain emergency assistance     —  —  S 600 rates below the system’s first illuminated after a collision, even if no one in the car is     —  —  S 65 AMG threshold, the system might not deploy whenever able to speak or reach the SOS button    —   —  SL 500    —   —  SL 55 AMG any components. the air bag is    —   —  SL 600  helps reduce needless repair costs deactivated. 4 When equipped with Tele Aid system, first year’s Tele Aid    —   —  SL 65 AMG • With deceleration rates exceeding • Important note: If an occupant’s weight Security & Care service provided at no additional cost with     —  —  CL 500 the first threshold, if the front-seat is near a threshold of one of the weight subscription. Subscription and acquaintance call required     —  —  CL 55 AMG for service to be active. System operates only where cellular     —  —  occupants are belted, the system might classifications, or if the seated occupant CL 600 and GPS coverage are available, and requires adequate     —  —  CL 65 AMG deploy only the ETDs. sits or changes position in such a way power supply. Owner must authorize stolen vehicle tracking   ▫  —   ▫ ML 350  potentially saves the air bags for a more as to reduce the reading of the weight with a PIN code and file a police report.   ▫  —    ML 500 5 Dual entry in chart (“▫”) indicates different front/rear   ▫  —    R 350 severe second impact in the same accident. sensor (such as by leaning heavily on the status. Single entry used when front and rear are the same.   ▫  —    R 500 armrest), the system can detect a lower R-Class rear side-impact air bags are for 2nd-row seats only. < See preceding page for more footnotes. 2006 TECH PASSIVE SAFETY AND GUIDE OCCUPANT PROTECTION 30 FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL INTEGRATED RESTRAINT SYSTEM, PART II: SEAT BELTS AND OTHER FEATURES SEE CHART ON NEXT PAGE. >

Seat belts A Adjustable shoulder belts B ETDs C Belt force limiters

Every Mercedes-Benz provides a 3-point FRONT SHOULDER BELTS Most Mercedes seat belts are equipped Most Mercedes ETDs also incorporate belt seat belt for every occupant. All sedans, wagons, and SUVs1 feature with Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs). force limiters. adjustable upper anchor points for the • The lower anchor points for the front front seat belts. • ETDs use a pyrotechnic charge to • After the ETD has removed the slack from seat belts are mounted to the reinforced instantly remove slack from the seat the seat belt, the forces of a frontal impact seat frames on all models. • Manually adjustable on C-Class, E-Class, belts in a collision of the type and tend to thrust the occupant forward into  allows buckle and lap portion of belt to CLS-Class, M-Class and R-Class models severity sufficient to deploy them. the seat belt (and toward the air bag). stay in one position relative to the occupant  allows occupants to adjust shoulder belt  help hold occupant in position for the • Belt force limiters allow a slight amount regardless of seat adjustment to suit their height, for optimum seat-belt seat belt and air bag to be most effective of “give” in the seat belts at the peak of • On SL-Class and CL-Class models, all effectiveness and comfort • ETDs are deployed in sufficiently severe: this forward motion, in order to: three front seat-belt anchor points are • Automatically adjusting as the front – front impacts – more evenly distribute the forces attached to the seat. seats are adjusted fore–aft on S-Class – rear impacts between the seat belt and air bag  helps optimize shoulder-belt placement • On CLK, SL and CL-Class models, the  in a rear impact, helps reduce upward (for front-seat occupants) and accessibility on these models without shoulder belts emerge low enough to movement of occupant in seat, to better – reduce the peak seat belt forces on the full B-pillars render adjustment unnecessary. maintain position relative to head restraint occupant (in front or rear seat) – certain rollovers in E-Class, CLS, S-Class,  helps reduce the extent of injury in Seat belts are arguably the most important CL, convertible1 and SUV2 models certain frontal impacts element of occupant protection. Always  helps limit occupant movement buckle up and require that all of your • ETDs are provided for: D Rollover sensor passengers do, too. – all front seat belts – outboard rear seat belts on 4-passenger • CLK coupes, E-Class, CLS, S-Class, CL and Shoulder-belt adjusters, shown in an S 500 Sedan and 5-passenger models SUV2 models feature a system designed OUTBOARD REAR SHOULDER BELTS – outboard 2nd-row seat belts on all to automatically deploy the Head Outboard rear shoulder belts feature models with three seating rows Protection Curtain air bags and ETDs automatic or manual adjustment. • ETDs must be replaced by a dealer once when an imminent rollover is detected. they have deployed. • CLK cabriolets and SL roadsters also • All sedans and coupes: Automatic height deploy the automatic pop-up roll bar3 adjustment via pivoting mounts inside and ETDs. the C-pillars and slots in the trim • SLK roadsters also deploy the head- • Second-row seat belts in E-Class wagons thorax side air bags and ETDs CLK-Class Coupe automatic front seat-belt presenter and R-Class models: Manual adjustment

CLK-CLASS SEAT-BELT PRESENTERS 1 Includes SLK, CLK Cabriolet and SL models. CLK-Class coupes and cabriolets feature 2 Includes M-Class and R-Class models. exclusive automatic motorized seat-belt 3 The roll bar system is designed to enhance the level of rollover protection compared to an open vehicle without presenters which extend when the door is one. No system, no matter how sophisticated, can eliminate closed to place the seat belt closer to the the chance of injury in an accident. Please always wear your driver and front passenger. seat belt. In CLK Cabriolet models, always raise the rear head restraints when the rear seats are occupied.  encourages and facilitates fastening of 4 Second-row head restraints on E-Class wagons. seat belts 5 Starting approximately with June 2005 production. Emergency Tensioning Device Pop-up roll bar, shown in an SL-Class 2006 TECH PASSIVE SAFETY AND GUIDE OCCUPANT PROTECTION 31

FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL E Head restraints F Active front head restraints  STANDARD ▫ OPTIONAL — NOT AVAILABLE A Adjustable shoulder belts B Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) Every seating position in every Mercedes- • New feature on some 2006 models a possible collision occurs to adjust C Seat-belt force limiters Benz (including the rear-facing 3rd-row • Reduce distance between head restraint certain interior settings in such a way D Rollover sensor seats in the E-Class wagon) is provided with and front-seat occupant’s head in the that the seat belts and air bags can offer E Head restraint for each seating position F Active front head restraints its own head restraint. event of a rear-end collision the most protection. G PRE-SAFE  helps reduce or prevent whiplash injuries • Electronically controlled head restraints are pushed forward and upward by the PRE-SAFE ACTION SEQUENCE A B C D E F G MODEL • Front-seat head restraints on all models release of preloaded springs • Front seat belts are snugged using    —   — C 230 Spt Sedan are adjustable for height.  help limit rearward movement of the head, reversible electric tensioners.    —   — C 350 Spt Sedan    —   — – Models with reducing chances of “whiplash” type injuries • adjusts to a C 55 AMG Spt Sedan front seat memory Front passenger seat    —   — C 280 Luxury Sedan include power height adjustment for to the cervical spine more favorable position for air-bag    —   — C 350 Luxury Sedan the head restraints. effectiveness: —     — — SLK 280 – Power head restraints (except S-Class) – Seat moved rearward, if needed —     — — SLK 350 — — — adjust their height automatically as the – Seatback moved more upright     SLK 55 AMG —      — CLK 350 Coupe seat is adjusted fore–aft. – Cushion lowered at rear —      — CLK 500 Coupe  helps pre-position head restraint to the • Rear seat cushions are adjusted. —      — CLK 350 Cab optimum height for the occupant – Requires 4-place seating option —      — CLK 500 Cab – The occupant can fine-tune the height • is closed. —      — CLK 55 AMG Cab      5 — E 350 Sedan via the switch. – If an imminent rollover is detected       — E 320 CDI Sedan • Front-seat head restraints on all models • All adjustments occur at the normal       — E 500 Sedan (except the SLK) are also adjustable operating speed of the components.       — E 55 AMG Sedan fore–aft, pivoting at the top so the head Active front-seat head restraint      5 — E 350 Wagon       — E 500 4MATIC Wagon restraint better protects the neck. G IF A COLLISION DOES NOT OCCUR PRE-SAFE       — E 55 AMG Wagon  helps restraint offer optimum support • The seat-belt tensioners are automatically       — CLS 500 PRE-SAFE® is an industry-first system that reversed.       — CLS 55 AMG • Rear-seat head restraints on most is standard on all S-Class models. • The occupants may readjust their seats      —  S 350 — models are adjustable for height and and the sunroof.       S 430      —  S 500  fore–aft position like the front units. • PRE-SAFE can prepare certain interior PRE-SAFE optimizes the effectiveness of      —  S 55 AMG – Rear head restraints can be retracted. elements for the possibility of a frontal vehicle’s restraint systems      —  S 600  enhances driver’s rearward vision when collision before it occurs.      —  S 65 AMG there are no rear passengers • PRE-SAFE uses a network of sensors — —     — — SL 500 —     — — 4 SL 55 AMG – On all sedans, E-Class wagons, and including those for ESP and Brake —     — — SL 600 CLK, CLS and CL coupes, the rear head Assist — to monitor driving dynamics. —     — — SL 65 AMG restraints can be remote-retracted by • PRE-SAFE can detect indicators that —     — — CL 500 the driver via a switch on the dash. suggest a collision or rollover is possible, —     — — CL 55 AMG —     — — – On S-Class models with power rear such as: CL 600 —     — — CL 65 AMG seats and all CL Coupes, the rear head – Severe skidding despite ESP activation      — — ML 350 restraints rise automatically when the – Brake Assist activation      — — ML 500 occupant fastens the seat belt. • If PRE-SAFE detects these conditions, it      — — R 350 — —  features add safety and convenience takes advantage of the time before      R 500 < See preceding page for footnotes. 2006 TECH PASSIVE SAFETY AND GUIDE OCCUPANT PROTECTION 32 CHILD SAFETY FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL A number of features in Mercedes-Benz B BabySmart system D Pinch protection  STANDARD ▫ OPTIONAL — NOT AVAILABLE vehicles specifically aim to help protect A LATCH system B BabySmart system ™ children from injury. BabySmart automatically deactivates the All power windows with one-touch express- C Power window lockout control front passenger’s front air bag when an up include a feature designed to detect an D Power window pinch protection • It is important to remember that, whenever accessory BabySmart-compatible child obstacle blocking the window’s upward path.

1 possible, children should be placed in seat is properly installed. the rear seat of vehicles so equipped.1 • If system senses an obstacle during the • Standard on all SLK-Class, CLS, S-Class, express-up operation, the power window A B C D MODEL A LATCH system SL and CL models stops rising and lowers slightly.  —   C 230 Spt Sedan • Standard on C 55 AMG – Express-up window motion needs to  —   C 350 Spt Sedan     C 55 AMG Spt Sedan LOWER ANCHORS AND • Non-AMG C-Class models, as well as be suddenly for obstacle interrupted  —   C 280 Luxury Sedan TETHERS FOR CHILDREN CLK, E-Class, M-Class and R-Class sensor to function.  —   C 350 Luxury Sedan All Mercedes-Benz models with rear seats models use the Occupant Classification  helps prevent injury from a rising window —    SLK 280 feature the standardized LATCH system System (OCS) instead of BabySmart. – System cannot recognize a slowly —    SLK 350 — designed to accommodate widely available applied force (such as when a person    SLK 55 AMG  —   CLK 350 Coupe child safety seats: MORE OCS INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 29 rests his/her arm on the open window  —   CLK 500 Coupe sill and attempts to stop the window  —   CLK 350 Cab • Lower anchor points simply by pushing down on the glass).  —   CLK 500 Cab – Located between cushion and seatback – Window may continue rising if switch is  —   CLK 55 AMG Cab  —   E 350 Sedan of each outboard rear seat, sometimes held in “up” position.  —   E 320 CDI Sedan under a flap in the upholstery, and • Window motion can be restarted simply  —   E 500 Sedan labeled with a child-seat symbol by using the window switch again.  —   E 55 AMG Sedan • Top-tether attachments  —   E 350 Wagon  —   – Chrome-plated tie-down rings E 500 4MATIC Wagon  —   E 55 AMG Wagon – Located on the rear shelf of sedans and     CLS 500 coupes (under decorative covers)     CLS 55 AMG – Located on the cargo-area floor behind     S 350 the 2nd-row seats in wagon, M-Class Power window lockout, shown in a C-Class Sport Sedan     S 430     S 500 and R-Class models C Window lockout control     S 55 AMG • LATCH-compatible child seats are     S 600     S 65 AMG designed to snap into the lower anchors All models with power rear windows and 1 WARNING: THE FORCES OF A DEPLOYING AIR BAG CAN —    SL 500 and then be tethered at the top. more than two seats feature a driver- CAUSE SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY TO A CHILD UNDER AGE 13. —    SL 55 AMG selectable window lockout control. THE SAFEST SEATING POSITION FOR YOUR CHILD IS IN THE REAR SEAT, BELTED INTO AN APPROPRIATE, PROPERLY —    SL 600 INSTALLED CHILD SEAT, OR CORRECTLY WEARING A SEAT BELT —    SL 65 AMG     B • Sliding switch near the master power IF TOO LARGE FOR A CHILD SEAT. WITH BABYSMART SYSTEM, CL 500 window switch cluster on driver’s door A CHILD UNDER 13 MUST NOT USE THE FRONT SEAT UNLESS     CL 55 AMG THE CHILD IS BELTED INTO AN APPROPRIATE, PROPERLY     CL 600  disables power window switches at all INSTALLED BABYSMART-COMPATIBLE CHILD SEAT AND THE     CL 65 AMG A passenger seating positions “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” INDICATOR REMAINS ILLUMINATED.  —   ML 350 SEE OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL  —   ML 500 A INFORMATION ON THESE SYSTEMS, AND FOR FURTHER  —   R 350 INFORMATION REGARDING THE TRANSPORTATION OF CHILDREN  —   R 500 Lower anchors (A) and icons (B), shown in a CLK 500 HEAVIER THAN A TYPICAL 12-MONTH-OLD. 2006 TECH LOCKING AND GUIDE SECURITY 33 LOCKING AND SECURITY OVERVIEW

Security and convenience go hand in hand

Now more than ever, owners of Mercedes-Benz vehicles want to protect both themselves and their investments. Mercedes-Benz has developed a number of locking and security features that provide owners with peace of mind, while also adding appreciable measures of convenience. For 2006, the valet lockout feature for the trunk returns to most models. From illumination that can light a path to your door — or back to your car again — to doors and trunk lids you can unlock without touching your key, the locking and security features look after your comfort. And with advanced security systems, a Mercedes-Benz virtually looks after its own security as well, which is often equally comforting. 2006 TECH LOCKING AND GUIDE SECURITY 34 FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL LOCKING AND SECURITY SEE CHART ON NEXT PAGE. >

A SmartKey B Remote locking features

For 2006, all models now feature the • Remote panic alarm • Selective unlocking SmartKey system — a compact, integrated – Honks horns and flashes headlamps – Lets driver unlock only the driver’s electronic unit that puts convenience and  helps attract attention in an emergency door and fuel filler with one push of security literally in the palm of your hand. • Locking of glovebox the unlock button, or unlock all doors  helps ensure driver is in view of car – Performed with removable mechanical plus the trunk/liftgate and fuel filler when operating windows, to help prevent key that slides out of SmartKey for use with a second push (global unlocking) injury or inadvertent use – Removable key can also unlock driver’s  enhances security door manually. – Global locking can also be set as the • Valet lockout feature default action (see Operator’s Manual). – Returns to all coupe and sedan models  enhances security for 2006 (as a running change on E 350 • Locking signal is transmitted via radio and CLS-Class models) frequency (RF) with a rolling code that SMARTKEY FEATURES – Performed with removable mechanical changes with every use. • Remote locking and unlocking • Remote operation of convertible top key that slides out of SmartKey for use  requires no pointing of SmartKey – See features at right. – SLK (optional), CLK and SL models – Turning the key in the trunk lock  offers generous transmitting range • Unlocking of ignition, to start car • Remote locking of interior storage areas disables the trunk opener on the  rolling code helps prevent cloning of – System uses an electronic code rather – SLK and SL models (see Class Guides) driver’s door and in the SmartKey. signal by would-be thieves than a mechanical key to unlock the  adds to top-down parking convenience – Driver keeps slide-out key while leaving • Confirming flash for locking/unlocking ignition and either the steering column • Opening of trunk lid (coupes and sedans) remainder of SmartKey with parking – Turn signals flash three times to or gearshift, depending on model. – Trunk opener button must be pressed attendant. confirm vehicle has locked, once to  virtually impossible to copy key for 1.5 seconds. • Two SmartKeys come with each car, acknowledge unlocking. • Activation of locator lighting and  helps prevent inadvertent opening but as many as eight SmartKeys can be  enhances convenience and security illuminated entry features assigned to the car at any time. • Automatic re-locking MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 36 • The user-recognition feature, by which – If doors are remote-unlocked but no • Remote opening/closing of windows each SmartKey could recall numerous door is opened for 40 seconds, the from outside the vehicle settings for its individual user, is doors automatically re-lock. – Optional on SLK discontinued for 2006.  enhances security in case driver unlocks – Standard on all other models with car inadvertently SmartKey – Includes sunroof, if so equipped C Driveaway locking – Turns on Active Ventilated front seats, if so equipped • Standard on all models  adds to convenience when parking – Driver-programmable (on or off)  helps driver air out the interior when • Operation of optional power tailgate or • Automatically locks all doors plus the returning to a car parked in sunlight electronic trunk closer (when equipped) trunk/liftgate and fuel filler when the – Feature uses an infrared signal, so that – Allows user to fully open or close the vehicle reaches a driving speed of 9 mph SmartKey must be pointed at sensor power trunk lid (coupes and sedans) or  enhances security and convenience in left front door handle, from within tailgate (wagons, M-Class and R-Class)  9-mph threshold designed to prevent self- 15 feet of car, to operate feature.  enhances convenience locking, such as in automatic car washes 2006 TECH LOCKING AND GUIDE SECURITY 35

FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL D Keyless Go F Tele Aid security features  STANDARD ▫ OPTIONAL — NOT AVAILABLE A SmartKey B Remote central locking Optional Keyless Go is an extension of • To turn off engine, driver places shifter A number of valuable services are offered to C Driveaway locking the remote locking and drive authorization in Park, keeps foot on brake, and touches Tele Aid subscribers. D Keyless Go system that enables the car to be unlocked, button on shifter again. E Garage door control F Tele Aid security features started and locked without removing the • The SmartKey can still be used in the REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK SERVICE SmartKey from pocket or purse. ignition of a vehicle with Keyless Go. • Allows Tele Aid to unlock the vehicle • If the driver inadvertently locks the remotely if driver locks the key inside. A B C D E F MODEL SmartKey in the trunk (as in a purse or • Owner calls Customer Assistance Center    — ▫ ▫ C 230 Spt Sedan jacket pocket), Keyless Go can recognize (CAC) at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES and    — ▫ ▫ C 350 Spt Sedan    —   this error, and will identifies self with a PIN code. C 55 AMG Spt Sedan automatically open    — ▫ ▫ C 280 Luxury Sedan the trunk lid a few moments later. • Tele Aid service provider locates the    — ▫ ▫ C 350 Luxury Sedan  helps prevent unintended lockout vehicle via GPS, and system transmits a    — ▫  SLK 280 signal to vehicle.    — ▫  SLK 350 — • Antennas in the doors and trunk lid • The M-Class and R-Class use a slightly • Vehicle is not automatically unlocked.    ▫  SLK 55 AMG    ▫ ▫  CLK 350 Coupe detect when the SmartKey containing different version of Keyless Go. Driver must unlock car with a few simple    ▫   CLK 500 Coupe the Keyless Go computer chip is near the — A removable stop/start button is placed steps explained by Tele Aid operator,    ▫ ▫  CLK 350 Cab vehicle. (Additional sensors detect when in the ignition module. which will be valid for a brief time.    ▫   CLK 500 Cab    ▫   the SmartKey is inside the cabin.) MORE INFO: M-CLASS AND R-CLASS GUIDES  helps limit vehicle access to owner, in CLK 55 AMG Cab    ▫   E 350 Sedan • The doors can be unlocked by grasping case owner is not calling from near car    ▫   E 320 CDI Sedan an exterior door handle.    ▫   E 500 Sedan • The trunk lid can be opened similarly, TELE AID STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERY    ▫   E 55 AMG Sedan using a button above the license-plate. • Allows Tele Aid to work with police by    ▫   E 350 Wagon    ▫   • With the SmartKey inside the vehicle E 500 4MATIC Wagon locating a vehicle reported stolen    ▫   E 55 AMG Wagon (even in the driver’s pocket or purse), the • Owner must file a police report, then call    ▫   CLS 500 driver can start the vehicle as follows: CAC and identify self with a PIN code.    ▫   CLS 55 AMG – Driver depresses brake pedal.    ▫   S 350    ▫   – Driver taps “start/stop” button atop E Garage door control AUTOMATIC ALARM NOTIFICATION S 430    ▫   S 500 shifter (see at right for SUVs). • Allows Tele Aid to phone vehicle owner    ▫   S 55 AMG – Touch Start feature starts engine. Three buttons on the underside of the if standard antitheft alarm is set off       S 600 inside rearview mirror can be programmed • Owner must “opt in” to this service, since       S 65 AMG to operate up to three openers for garage Tele Aid cannot determine false alarms.    ▫   SL 500    ▫   SL 55 AMG  doors, security gates and other items. allows owner to forgo this service if a       SL 600 high rate of false alarms is an issue       SL 65 AMG • System is compatible with HomeLink®    ▫   CL 500 opener and remote control systems, MORE TELE AID INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 52    ▫   CL 55 AMG       available at most home improvement CL 600       CL 65 AMG stores, and some other systems.    ▫  ▫ ML 350  enhances security and convenience    ▫   ML 500  helps eliminate clutter of multiple remotes    ▫   R 350 Keyless Go start/stop button    ▫   R 500 2006 TECH LOCKING AND GUIDE SECURITY 36 LOCKING AND SECURITY continued FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL A Night security illumination B Locator lighting C Remote illuminated entry  STANDARD ▫ OPTIONAL — NOT AVAILABLE A Night security illumination B Locator lighting Night security illumination uses the Locator lighting uses the vehicle’s exterior Unlocking the vehicle activates the C Remote illuminated entry vehicle’s exterior lights to help light a path lights to help light a return path when the illuminated entry system, which turns on away from the vehicle when the vehicle is car is remote-unlocked in darkness. the following lamps until the last door is remote-locked in darkness. closed, or for approximately 40 seconds if • Parking and taillamps, as well as front no door is opened: • Parking and taillamps, as well as front foglamps, turn on when driver remote- A B C MODEL foglamps, turn on when the SmartKey unlocks vehicle. • Interior room lighting    C 230 Spt Sedan is removed from the ignition and the – Passenger-car models employ the light • Entrance lamps in the doors (most    C 350 Spt Sedan    . sensor for the auto-on headlamps, and models, some only on front doors) C 55 AMG Spt Sedan driver’s door is closed    C 280 Luxury Sedan • Illumination remains active for the interval activate locator lighting in darkness. • Entrance lamps underneath the side    C 350 Luxury Sedan programmed via the multifunction display • Locator lighting remains active: mirrors (CLS-Class, S-Class and CL-Class    SLK 280 (off, 15, 30, 45 or 60 seconds). – until the driver’s door is opened, or models)    SLK 350  adds security and convenience after – for approximately 40 seconds  adds security and convenience when    SLK 55 AMG    CLK 350 Coupe parking in darkness • Locator lighting can be programmed (on approaching car in darkness    CLK 500 Coupe or off) via the multifunction display.  entrance lamps help illuminate step area    CLK 350 Cab  adds security and convenience when outside vehicle, helping passengers navigate    CLK 500 Cab approaching car in darkness puddles, curbs, etc.    CLK 55 AMG Cab    E 350 Sedan  can help driver find car in a crowded    E 320 CDI Sedan parking lot    E 500 Sedan    E 55 AMG Sedan    E 350 Wagon    E 500 4MATIC Wagon    E 55 AMG Wagon    CLS 500    CLS 55 AMG    S 350    S 430    S 500    S 55 AMG    S 600    S 65 AMG    SL 500    SL 55 AMG    SL 600    SL 65 AMG    CL 500    CL 55 AMG Mirror-mounted entrance lamps, shown on an S 500    CL 600    CL 65 AMG    ML 350    ML 500    R 350 Night security illumination, shown on an E 320 CDI Sedan    R 500 2006 TECH COMFORT AND GUIDE CONVENIENCE 37 COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE OVERVIEW

Luxury that soothes, supports, satisfies and surrounds you

Mercedes-Benz has maintained its leadership among luxury brands by offering cars that With a wide array of standard and optional amenities — from aromatic hand-fitted leather are, first and foremost, luxurious. Therefore, it is only fitting that Mercedes-Benz cars upholstery, to a heated steering wheel, to seats that massage, to the latest in digital and SUVs offer a vast array of state-of-the-art creature comforts to match their exciting surround sound — it quickly becomes clear that every Mercedes-Benz aims to cater to its performance and reassuring safety systems. occupants’ comfort as thoroughly as they transport them and guard their well-being.

C-Class Luxury Sedan 2006 TECH COMFORT AND GUIDE CONVENIENCE 38 FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL AUDIO SYSTEMS SEE CHART ON NEXT PAGE. >

A Standard radios B COMAND system C CD changers E harman/kardon sound

• Standard on all models: AM/FM stereo/ COMAND HEAD UNIT Every model offers a 6-disc CD changer A sophisticated harman/kardon® LOGIC7® weatherband radio with in-dash single-CD • E-Class, CLS, S-Class, SL, CL, M-Class that is fully integrated with the factory radio digital surround sound system is standard player and R-Class models come standard with and the multifunction steering wheel. or optional on all model lines except the • All factory radios and vehicles are prewired variations of the COMAND (Cockpit and S-Class, SL and CL (see chart at right). to integrate the controls for the available Data Management system) head unit. • Two types of 6-disc changer are used: CD changers, phones and satellite radio. • COMAND is also optional on all C-Class, – Cartridge: discs load into a magazine, HARMAN/KARDON FEATURES • Standard audio systems feature at least SLK and CLK models. which is then loaded into the changer • 7.1-channel digital amplifier set (eight six high-fidelity speakers. amps housed together • Premium sound systems are offered on • Digital surround-sound technology — all models (see chart at far right). developed for the professional recording industry — for playback of FM radio, CDs AUDIO 20 RADIO and satellite radio • C-Class, SLK and CLK models come • LOGIC7 sound processing standard with a double-DIN-size radio  provides a natural, realistic sound stage internally identified as Audio 20. • Up to 12 speakers, including dual • Features include: surround speakers and a subwoofer – AM/FM stereo/weatherband radio COMAND head unit (E-Class version shown) (bass enclosure on E-Class wagons) – Single-disc CD player • All models except the S, SL and CL use • Digital Dynamic Volume Control – Monochromatic dot-matrix display the Modular COMAND System (MCS II).  ensures that the sound balance is –10-digit keypad for radio presets, – Navigation is optional with MCS II. – Single-feed: discs load directly through preserved under all driving conditions direct-access radio tuning (by pressing a single slot in the changer’s faceplate  overcomes the masking effect of road “*” and station’s numeric frequency) COMAND FEATURES and wind noise on the sound spectrum and dialing the optional phone • AM/FM stereo/weatherband radio CD CHANGERS BY MODEL – Four “soft keys” below the display • Single-disc CD player Model Type Location HARMAN/KARDON SPECS BY MODEL whose functions change for each • Large color-LCD screen C, CLK Cartridge Glovebox Model Total output Speakers SLK Single-feed Glovebox mode (radio, CD, phone and audio • 10-digit keypad for radio presets, direct- C-Class 240 watts 1 2 + subwoofer E, CLS Single-feed Behind center dash panel SLK 380 watts 1 1 adjustments such as bass, fader, etc.) access radio tuning and dialing the S, CL Cartridge Trunk floor CLK coupes 240 watts 1 2 + subwoofer – Access to commonly used functions via optional phone (see “Audio 20” at left) SL Cartridge Storage well behind driver CLK cabriolets 320 watts 1 0 + subwoofer the multifunction steering wheel • 1 0 “soft keys”— five along each side of M, R Single-feed Glovebox E-Class sedans 240 watts 1 2 + subwoofer E-Class wagons 240 watts 1 2 + bass enclosure the display—whose functions change for CLS 240 watts 1 1 + subwoofer each mode (radio, CD, navigation, phone D Fiber-optic network M-Class, R-Class 440 watts 1 1 + subwoofer and audio adjustments such as bass, fader, etc.) All audio, phone and SIRIUS components • Access to commonly used functions via (except the speakers) are connected via the multifunction steering wheel a high-speed fiber-optic communication • DVD-based GPS navigation system network rather than conventional wiring. (optional with Modular COMAND System)  helps ensure excellent sound quality Audio 20 radio head unit (C-Class/CLK version shown) MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 40 without generating interference 2006 TECH COMFORT AND GUIDE CONVENIENCE 39

FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL F Bose sound systems  STANDARD ▫ OPTIONAL — NOT AVAILABLE A Audio 20 radio B COMAND or Modular COMAND system S-Class, SL and CL models feature digital C CD changer Bose® Cabin Surround™ sound. D Fiber-optic network E harman/kardon digital surround sound F Bose digital surround sound BOSE FEATURES G SIRIUS Satellite Radio • 5.1-channel digital amplifier H Accessory iPod integration kit • Independent front and rear channels for A B C D E F G H MODEL accurate 360° digital surround sound at  ▫ ▫  ▫ — ▫ ▫ C 230 Spt Sedan every seating position during playback of G SIRIUS Satellite Radio H iPod integration kit  ▫ ▫  ▫ — ▫ ▫ C 350 Spt Sedan  ▫ ▫   — ▫ ▫ C 55 AMG Spt Sedan CDs and satellite radio  ▫ ▫  ▫ — ▫ ▫ C 280 Luxury Sedan ™ • Bose Centerpoint signal processing, SIRIUS Satellite Radio provides 120 all-digital An exciting new dealer-installed accessory  ▫ ▫  ▫ — ▫ ▫ C 350 Luxury Sedan which outputs digital surround sound channels of coast-to-coast programming.1 can integrate most Apple® iPod® music  ▫ ▫  ▫ — ▫ ▫ SLK 280 even from conventional stereo CDs players with most 2005–2006 models.  ▫ ▫  ▫ — ▫ ▫ SLK 350  ▫ ▫  ▫ — ▫ ▫ • Up to 12 speakers, including dual SIRIUS EQUIPMENT SLK 55 AMG  ▫ ▫  ▫ — ▫ ▫ CLK 350 Coupe surround speakers and a large woofer • Offered only as a factory option for 2006 • Available for these 2006 models:  ▫ ▫  ▫ — ▫ ▫ CLK 500 Coupe – S-Class and CL models use an Nd® • SIRIUS equipment includes: – All C-Class, CLK, E-Class, CLS, M-Class  ▫ ▫  ▫ — ▫ ▫ CLK 350 Cab Neodymium Iron Boron woofer – A satellite radio receiver and R-Class models  ▫ ▫  ▫ — ▫ ▫ CLK 500 Cab  generates deep bass from a relatively – An external antenna (location varies) – SLK models with optional COMAND  ▫ ▫  ▫ — ▫ ▫ CLK 55 AMG Cab —  ▫  ▫ — ▫ ▫ E 350 Sedan compact unit that fits in rear shelf – Some minor hardware • Compatible with any iPod equipped with —  ▫  ▫ — ▫ ▫ E 320 CDI Sedan • Bose AudioPilot™ technology – An initial period of SIRIUS service a dock-type connector —  ▫  ▫ — ▫ ▫ E 500 Sedan  constantly monitors sound within the (See separate dealer guide for details.) – iPod not included in accessory kit —  ▫   — ▫ ▫ E 55 AMG Sedan cabin and seamlessly compensates with no • SIRIUS is accessed through the standard • Fully integrates iPod with vehicle’s audio —  ▫  ▫ — ▫ ▫ E 350 Wagon —  ▫  ▫ — ▫ ▫ perceived change in audio volume audio controls and in-dash radio, and plus E 500 4MATIC Wagon system multifunction steering —  ▫   — ▫ ▫ E 55 AMG Wagon plays through the vehicle’s sound system. wheel and display —  ▫  ▫ — ▫ ▫ CLS 500 BOSE SPECS BY MODEL • iPod docks in glovebox. —  ▫   — ▫ ▫ CLS 55 AMG Model Speakers SIRIUS SERVICE – Battery recharges while connected. —  ▫  —  ▫ — S 350 S-Class 1 2 total —  ▫  —  ▫ — } including: • SIRIUS service requires a subscription. • Music plays through vehicle’s speakers. S 430 CL-Class 1 0 total —  ▫  —  ▫ — S 500 •2 surround sound (on rear shelf) • SIRIUS programming includes: • Title and song information appear in —    —  ▫ — S 55 AMG •1 center-fill (on dash) •10" Nd woofer – 65 commercial-free music channels multifunction display. —    —  ▫ — S 600 SL-Class 8 total, including: in numerous musical formats, as well as – Driver can select tracks and control —    —  ▫ — S 65 AMG •2 surround sound (in rear cabin wall) children’s entertainment and Spanish- volume via multifunction steering wheel. —    —  ▫ — SL 500 •1 center-fill (on dash) —    —  ▫ — SL 55 AMG •4 x 6" woofer language programming – iPod information does not appear in —    —  ▫ — SL 600 – 55 channels of information, news, main COMAND/radio screen. —    —  ▫ — SL 65 AMG —    —  ▫ — CL 500 entertainment and sports — including Apple and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, —    —  ▫ — live games from NHL®, NBA and NFL® Inc. Accessory may be delayed on some models. CL 55 AMG —    —  ▫ — CL 600 —    —  ▫ — CL 65 AMG 1 While the SIRIUS network of satellite and terrestrial antennas provides nearly seamless service throughout the contiguous —  ▫  ▫ — ▫ ▫ ML 350 U.S., SIRIUS service may be unavailable or interrupted for a variety of reasons, including environmental or topographic —  ▫  ▫ — ▫ ▫ ML 500 conditions; in certain locations such as tunnels, parking garages, or within or next to large buildings; or near other technologies —  ▫  ▫ — ▫ ▫ R 350 that can interfere with the SIRIUS signal. SIRIUS, the dog logo and SIRIUS stream names and logos are trademarks of —  ▫  ▫ — ▫ ▫ R 500 SIRIUS Satellite Radio. 2006 TECH COMFORT AND GUIDE CONVENIENCE 40 FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATION SEE CHART ON NEXT PAGE. >

A Navigation

Every Mercedes-Benz model offers as – CLK cabriolets and CL-Class coupes: freeways, ferries and/or toll roads standard or optional equipment an in-dash Integrated with the composite trunk lid • Estimated time and mileage to arrive at navigation system1 that uses the Global – SL models: Integrated with the upper destination from current location Positioning System (GPS) satellites and windshield header and glass • Display of the next instruction in the sensors in the vehicle to plot the location GPS antenna, shown on an S-Class sedan • A satellite receiver, usually located in multifunction display (when navigation of the vehicle in real time. • A DVD-ROM drive, located as follows: the trunk or cargo area, or underneath screen is called up using steering-wheel – C-Class, CLK, M-Class and R-Class: the rear seat controls) • SLK, E-Class, CLS, M-Class and R-Class Behind the flip-open COMAND screen – If system is not navigating to a specific COMAND systems allow navigation to be in the dash (using a separate drive from KEY NAVIGATION SYSTEM FEATURES address, the current street and factory or dealer-installed. the audio-CD player) • All systems incorporate a 4-way cursor compass heading will be shown. – SLK, E-Class, CLS, S-Class, SL and CL: control (which you press for “OK”) and • Voice prompts of instructions along the MORE COMAND INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 38 In the trunk (separate from the audio- “soft keys” near the in-dash screen. route, with automatic muting of the audio CD player or changer) – Each of the soft keys changes function system NAVIGATION SYSTEM COMPONENTS  separate navigation DVD and audio-CD depending on which mode is in use, • A compass mode that can display the • Controls and a color display, integrated drives allow simultaneous use of both with clear on-screen labels next to each vehicle’s current heading, elevation, with the in-dash COMAND head unit • A GPS antenna, located as follows: button in each mode. precise longitude and latitude, and the • A map database on a single DVD-ROM – All sedans, CLK and CLS coupes,  allows menus and functions to be steering angle of the front wheels that contains the maps for the contiguous M-Class and R-Class: On the roof or accessed more directly – System need not be navigating for this 48 United States, Canada and Oahu, HI near the top of the rear window • The map database, which covers a large display to be used.  eliminates need to purchase additional – SLK models: Integrated within the inside majority of known roads and routes at map discs or change them when traveling rearview mirror the time the map discs were developed, NAVUPDATE PROGRAM also includes information on: The NavUpdate program allows the vehicle – Detailed maps, with zoom features owner to subscribe to annual updates of (and on S, SL and CL models, both 3-D the map DVD for up to three years and overhead “birdseye” view modes) at a significant savings. – Local points of interest, including  helps driver keep system’s database of tourist attractions, gas stations, parks, maps and points of interest more current public golf courses, hospitals, hotels/  enhances value of navigation system motels, and Mercedes-Benz dealerships – Many points of interest can also be looked up by their phone numbers. • Memory function to save and recall previously entered addresses and locations, as well as one’s home address 1 While the navigation system provides directional assistance, the driver must remain focused on safe driving  allows driver to re-use commonly visited behavior, including paying attention to traffic and street destinations without re-entering information signs. The driver should utilize the system’s audio cues • Navigation route guidance using various while driving and should only consult the map or verbal displays once the vehicle has been stopped in a safe place. parameters, such as fastest route, DVD-ROM maps do not cover all areas nor all routes within COMAND navigation map shown in an SL 500 shortest route, and allowing the use of an area. 2006 TECH COMFORT AND GUIDE CONVENIENCE 41

FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL B Phones  STANDARD ▫ OPTIONAL — NOT AVAILABLE A Navigation system B Hands-Free Communication System All 2006 models offer the Hands-Free MOTOROLA V60 PHONE FEATURES • Bluetooth integration C Voice control system Communication System.2 • Clamshell flip-phone design  allows out-of-car use of bluetooth hands- • Programmable exterior display with free headsets and PIM synchronization with

3 • Optional on all models, including 600s date, time, caller ID and more some Bluetooth-equipped home computers • A compatible Motorola digital portable • Interchangeable, • Browser with fast, always-on Internet phone (V60, V600 or V710) must be removable covers for connection A B C MODEL purchased separately at the dealer. added personalization ▫ ▫ — C 230 Spt Sedan • Availability of phone handsets depends • Tri-band CDMA C Voice control system ▫ ▫ — C 350 Spt Sedan ▫ ▫ — on . technology C 55 AMG Spt Sedan cellular service provider ▫ ▫ — C 280 Luxury Sedan • Downloadable A voice control system for the phone, audio ▫ ▫ — C 350 Luxury Sedan GENERAL PHONE FEATURES ringtones, screen and navigation systems is available. ▫ ▫ — SLK 280 When docked in the Multi-Handset savers, games and ▫ ▫ — SLK 350 — Interface cradle located in the center animated icons • Included with Hands-Free Communication ▫ ▫ SLK 55 AMG ▫ ▫ — CLK 350 Coupe armrest compartment, features include: System on E-Class, CLS, S-Class, SL and ▫ ▫ — CLK 500 Coupe MOTOROLA V600 PHONE FEATURES CL-Class models ▫ ▫ — CLK 350 Cab • Hands-free calling: A ceiling-mounted • Clamshell flip-phone design ▫ ▫ — CLK 500 Cab — microphone registers vocal inputs from • Programmable outer display VOICE CONTROL SYSTEM FEATURES ▫ ▫ CLK 55 AMG Cab ▫ ▫ ▫ E 350 Sedan the driver or passengers, while the other • Tri-band GSM technology • Allows driver to operate key features of ▫ ▫ ▫ E 320 CDI Sedan party is heard through the audio system. • Downloadable polyphonic three vehicle systems by voice command: ▫ ▫ ▫ E 500 Sedan • Integration with vehicle electronics ringtones, screen savers, – Phone, including the phone book ▫ ▫ ▫ E 55 AMG Sedan • Phone functions can be operated via the games and icons – Audio system ▫ ▫ ▫ E 350 Wagon ▫ ▫ ▫ or COMAND head unit, or • Vivid 65,000-color display – Navigation system E 500 4MATIC Wagon standard radio ▫ ▫ ▫ E 55 AMG Wagon with the available voice control system • Integrated camera • Activated via a stalk on the upper right ▫ ▫ ▫ CLS 500 (see Item C, at right). • Downloadable games and side of the steering column ▫ ▫ ▫ CLS 55 AMG • Use of vehicle’s antenna system productivity applications • Responds to a natural speaking voice  ▫ ▫ S 350  provides improved reception and helps • Browser with fast, always-on • Confirms or requests repeat of  ▫ ▫ S 430  ▫ ▫ S 500 prevent damage to the vehicle’s electronic Internet connection commands with voice feedback  ▫ ▫ S 55 AMG system from interference  greatly enhances convenience  ▫ ▫ S 600 • Automatic battery charging MOTOROLA V710 PHONE FEATURES  reduces driver distraction  ▫ ▫ S 65 AMG • Access to phone book, and send/end • High-style clamshell flip-phone design  ▫ ▫ SL 500  ▫ ▫ SL 55 AMG commands via the multifunction • Programmable exterior display  ▫ ▫ SL 600 steering wheel • Tri-band CDMA technology  ▫ ▫ SL 65 AMG • Accommodation of multiple handsets • Downloadable polyphonic ringtones,  ▫ ▫ CL 500 • Automatic updating of the in-car phone screen savers, games and icons  ▫ ▫ CL 55 AMG 2 For safety reasons, we encourage the driver to stop the  ▫ ▫ and phone’s identity each time a • Vivid 65,000-color display CL 600 book vehicle in a safe place before answering or placing a call.  ▫ ▫ CL 65 AMG handset is plugged into the cradle • Personal Information Manager (PIM) Always dock the phone in the cradle for use inside the ▫ ▫ — ML 350 • Automatic muting of audio (or pausing • Integrated camera vehicle. Operating a phone or radio transmitter with its own ▫ ▫ — ML 500 attached or built-in antenna while the engine is running can ▫ ▫ — R 350 of a playing CD) for incoming calls, with • Downloadable games and productivity interfere with the vehicle’s electronic systems. ▫ ▫ — R 500 automatic resume feature at end of call applications 3 Availability is delayed on the M-Class. 2006 TECH COMFORT AND GUIDE CONVENIENCE 42 FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL CLIMATE CONTROL SEE CHART ON NEXT PAGE. >

General features A Dual-zone system B Digital dual-zone system C Multi-zone systems

Every 2006 Mercedes-Benz features an Many models feature dial-type dual-zone Digital dual-zone climate control systems The 3-zone and 4-zone systems include all automatic climate control system that climate control. Features include: include all functions listed in Item A for dial- functions of the digital dual-zone systems, can help keep occupants comfortable by type systems, plus several enhancements. plus these enhancements: maintaining a preselected temperature • Dual dial-type temperature controls regardless of conditions outside the vehicle. – Settings adjust from 64° to 80°F. • Pushbutton temperature controls • 3-zone: Individual temperature and  allows driver and front passenger to • On some models: airflow direction controls for the driver, • All models feature dual-zone personalize heating or cooling – Individual left and right selection of front passenger and rear cabin temperature controls. • Automatic and manual control of airflow distribution (CLK, S-Class, CL) • 4-zone: Individual left and right controls • All models feature an electrostatic dust blower speed and airflow distribution  allows driver and front passenger to for temperature and airflow direction for filter (see item D, at right). (except SLK) select which air outlets are in use both front and rear cabins  helps maintain comfort with minimal – Dual automatic modes (S-Class, CL) • Control of some rear-cabin settings from HIGH-FLOW/LOW-DRAFT VENTS readjustment  further enhances convenience the front climate-control panel All models except two-seaters are equipped • Selectable economy mode • A sun sensor that monitors the direction • Additional, adjustable rear-cabin air with numerous front and rear air outlets – “A/C” button turns air-conditioning and intensity of sunlight and automatically outlets, in the B-pillars (4-zone systems) that are generous in both their size and compressor on and off. boosts airflow to compensate • On S-Class models, rear-cabin control of number.  turning off compressor can improve fuel  helps maintain more even cabin blower speed with a separate rear-cabin economy and acceleration when cooling temperature automatic mode • Larger, more plentiful vents allow high or dehumidifying are not needed • Backlit LCD readouts of many settings  allows driver and up to three passengers airflow volume without creating drafts. • One-touch defrost button to personalize their comfort settings – Passenger-car models include a dash- – Instantly selects maximum heat and top diffuser vent. blower settings, turns A/C on, and  helps distribute climate-controlled air directs airflow to windshield more evenly, improving comfort  rapidly clears fog and frost from • Rear-cabin heating ducts are located windshield with a single touch under the front seats.  pressing again restores previous settings Digital dual-zone climate control shown in an SLK  enhances heating of the rear cabin • Recirculation button • Adjustable rear-cabin vents are located – Temporarily shuts off fresh-air intake at the rear of the front center console. – Holding recirculation button closes all  enhances ventilation to the rear cabin windows and sunroof (“tunnel mode”).  improves temperature control of overall – Holding it a second time restores the passenger compartment previous window and sunroof positions. Digital dual-zone climate control shown in a CLK 500 Rear 4-zone climate control shown in an S 600

High-flow/low-draft air outlets shown in an S 600 Dual-zone climate control shown in a C-Class Sport Sedan Digital dual-zone climate control shown in an S 500 2006 TECH COMFORT AND GUIDE CONVENIENCE 43

FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL D Dust and pollen filter F Humidity sensor G REST mode  STANDARD ▫ OPTIONAL — NOT AVAILABLE A Dual-zone climate control B Digital dual-zone climate control • Standard on all models Many Mercedes-Benz climate control A residual heating feature, or REST mode, C 3-zone or 4-zone climate control • Traps airborne particles 5 microns systems also feature a humidity sensor. allows the climate control system to offer D Dust and pollen filter (0.00002 inch) or larger some benefits after the vehicle has been E Activated charcoal filter F Humidity sensor • Element should be replaced as part of • Monitors the dewpoint of cabin air and shut off. REST mode can: G REST residual heating mode regular vehicle maintenance automatically controls air-conditioning H Seat-belt usage sensors  helps prevent dust, pollen and mold spores compressor operation to maintain • Circulate residual engine heat A B C D E F G H MODEL from entering cabin through climate control proper humidity • Run the blower to ventilate the interior  — —  — — — — C 230 Spt Sedan • Operate for up to 30 minutes after  — —  — — — — C 350 Spt Sedan  — —  — — — — the engine is shut off, provided there is C 55 AMG Spt Sedan  — —  — — — — C 280 Luxury Sedan sufficient battery strength and residual  — —  — — — — C 350 Luxury Sedan engine heat  ▫ —   ▫  — SLK 280  enhances comfort when waiting in or  ▫ —   ▫  — SLK 350 — — returning to a parked car  ▫   ▫  SLK 55 AMG  — —  — — — — CLK 350 Coupe —  —     — CLK 500 Coupe H Seat-belt usage sensors  — —  — — — — CLK 350 Cab —  —     — CLK 500 Cab Most 4-zone climate control systems, plus —  —     — CLK 55 AMG Cab Dust filter Humidity sensor helps prevent window fogging on rainy days  — —  — — — — E 350 Sedan the dual-zone systems in the SL and CL,  — —  — — — — E 320 CDI Sedan E Activated charcoal filter • System helps to prevent the windows utilize seat-belt usage sensors. — —   —  —  E 500 Sedan from fogging on humid days or when the — —   —  —  E 55 AMG Sedan • Helps reduce airborne odors climate control is heating the cabin • Allows system to determine which  — —  — — — — E 350 Wagon — —   —  —  E 500 4MATIC Wagon • On models, and with optional digital  helps maintain driver’s outward vision seating positions are SLK occupied — —   —  —  E 55 AMG Wagon climate control on M-Class and R-Class: • System helps to prevent the cabin air • Allows climate control to focus its — —   —  — — CLS 500 – Integrated with dust/pollen filter from becoming overly dry when the efforts first on occupied seats — —   —  — — CLS 55 AMG – Active whenever climate control is on climate control is cooling the cabin on  provides more rapid comfort during —  ▫      S 350 — – With digital systems, integrated smog warm days periods of high-intensity climate control  ▫      S 430 —  ▫      S 500  sensor automatically recirculates cabin helps maintain occupant comfort to a operation, such as when starting off in a car —  ▫      S 55 AMG air for up to 20 minutes if it detects an highly refined degree that has been parked in the sun — —       S 600 increase in certain exterior pollutants — —       S 65 AMG above a certain level.  — —      SL 500  — —      SL 55 AMG • On CLK 500, S-Class, SL and CL models:  — —      SL 600 – Separate charcoal filter  — —      SL 65 AMG – Can be switched on or off via a button —  —      CL 500 on the climate control panel —  —      CL 55 AMG —  —      – automatically recirculates CL 600 Smog sensor —  —      CL 65 AMG cabin air for up to 20 minutes if it  — ▫  ▫ ▫  — ML 350 detects an increase in certain exterior  — ▫  ▫ ▫  — ML 500 pollutants above a certain level. (Filter  — ▫  ▫ ▫  — R 350 and A/C must both be switched on.) Dual-zone climate control system (2003 SL 500 shown)  — ▫  ▫ ▫  — R 500 2006 TECH COMFORT AND GUIDE CONVENIENCE 44 FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL SEATING SEE CHART ON NEXT PAGE. >

A Power front seats B Memory and steering column C Power rear seats

All models feature front seats that are Standard or optional on all models, the • Available on S-Class, in two varieties adjustable in at least eight directions power-adjusted positions of up to three • Both include power head restraints that drivers or front passengers can be rise automatically when an occupant • Fore–aft programmed for later recall via the three fastens the seat belt. • Seat height memory buttons located near the seat • Power controls for both types are located • Cushion tilt controls on the door panel. on each rear door. • Seatback angle (recline)  helps driver easily restore preferred seating Power steering column (shown in a C 350 Luxury Sedan)  allows driver and front passenger to find position after another driver or parking POWER STEERING COLUMN POWER REAR BENCH SEAT their optimum seating positions attendant has moved seat • Included on all models equipped with the • Includes two adjustable outboard seats driver’s seat memory system and a fixed center section C-CLASS SEMI-ELECTRIC FRONT SEATS • 4-way power-adjustment: • Cushions move fore–aft 2.4 inches. • Certain C-Class models include 10-way – Tilts up–down • Outer seats include pneumatically adjustment, with four of them power: – Telescopes in–out adjustable lumbar supports, via a – Power seat height • Adjusted via a stalk on the lower left side thumbwheel at the outer corner. – Power seatback angle (recline) of the steering column • Seats adjust via seat-shaped switches • Driver’s seat memory recalls position 4-PLACE SEATING PACKAGE on the outboard side of each front seat.  helps most drivers find a comfortable seat/ • Optional on most S-Class models Power front seat and memory controls (C-Class and CLK) steering wheel relationship • Two individual power rear seats, MORE INFO: C-CLASS GUIDE separated by a wood-trimmed console MORE INFO: SEE CLASS GUIDES • Adjusted in most of the same ways as the FULL POWER FRONT SEATS front seats (though not as far) • Adjustments are made via seat-shaped EASY-EXIT FEATURE • Includes 3-position memory and switches on each front door or the • Included on all models equipped with the dynamic multicontour seatbacks outboard side of the seat. driver’s seat memory system • Right rear passenger can power-slide an • M-Class and R-Class: 8-way power seats: • Automatically raises steering wheel unoccupied front passenger seat forward – Power fore–aft to highest position when SmartKey is for more rear legroom. – Power seat height removed from ignition – Power cushion tilt • S-Class, CL, M-Class and R-Class: can also – Power seatback angle (recline) Power front seat, memory and mirror controls (E-Class) slide driver’s seat almost 2.5 inches back • Standard or optional on most other models • SLK, M-Class and R-Class power seat – Action deleted on all other 2006 models are 10-way power front seats, adding: and memory controls are located on the • Automatically restores position when – Power head restraint height outboard side of each front seat cushion. SmartKey is reinserted in ignition – Included on M-Class with seat memory • Turned on/off via multifunction display • S-Class, SL and CL-Class models add: USER-RECOGNITION – Power seat-cushion depth This feature has been discontinued for MANUAL STEERING COLUMN – Pneumatically adjustable lumbar 2006 (as a running change on early E 350 • Most C-Class, SLK, M-Class and R-Class support (not retained in seat memory) and CLS-Class models). models include standard manual 4-way adjustment of the steering column. MORE INFO: SEE CLASS GUIDES MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 34 Power front seat and memory controls (S-Class) 2006 TECH COMFORT AND GUIDE CONVENIENCE 45

FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL D Heated seats F Multicontour seats G Dynamic multicontour seats  STANDARD ▫ OPTIONAL — NOT AVAILABLE A Power front seat adjustment B Seat memory and power steering column Heated front seats are standard or optional A multicontour driver’s seat (C 55 AMG Dynamic multicontour front seats are C Power rear seats on all model lines (see chart at right). and CLK models) or both front seats (other available on the S-Class, SL and CL-Class. D Heated front seats1 1  provide rapid, soothing warmth model lines) are standard or optional on E Active Ventilated front seats F Multicontour front seats most model lines. • All features of multicontour seats, plus: G Dynamic multicontour front seats1 • Two or three levels of heating, – Three adjustable lumbar chambers H Drive-Dynamic front seats depending on model, including: • Inflatable chambers in various areas of – Massage feature can slowly pulsate the A B C D E F G H MODEL – Rapid-heating and “normal” modes the seat allow pneumatic adjustment of: central lumbar chamber.  ▫ — ▫ — — — — C 230 Spt Sedan – Automatic step-down to lower mode(s) – Side bolsters  helps relieve tension in the lower back   — ▫ — — — — C 350 Spt Sedan   —  — — — — C 55 AMG Spt Sedan after a few minutes at the rapid mode – Dual supports  helps reduce driver fatigue caused by lumbar  ▫ — ▫ — — — — C 280 Luxury Sedan  helps prevent excessive heating – Thigh support (seat-cushion length) lack of muscle movement on long drives   — ▫ — — — — C 350 Luxury Sedan  minimizes electrical system drain on C 55 AMG, CLK, E-Class and CLS • Multicontour rear seats included in ▫ ▫ — ▫ — — — — SLK 280 • S-Class models also offer heated rear  help occupant custom-tailor the seat S-Class 4-place seating package. ▫ ▫ — ▫ — — — — SLK 350 — — — — — seats. for more personalized support    SLK 55 AMG   — ▫ ▫ ▫ — — CLK 350 Coupe and comfort H Drive-Dynamic seats   — ▫ ▫ ▫ — — CLK 500 Coupe E Active Ventilated seats   — ▫ ▫ ▫ — — CLK 350 Cab Drive-Dynamic front seats are available on   — ▫ ▫ ▫ — — CLK 500 Cab Active Ventilated front seats are standard or the E 55 AMG,   —   ▫ — — CLK 55 AMG Cab   — ▫ ▫ — — — E 350 Sedan optional on many models (see chart at right). CLS-Class,   — ▫ ▫ — — — E 320 CDI Sedan S 55 AMG and   — ▫ ▫ ▫ — — E 500 Sedan • Eight internal fans (five on CLK) circulate S 65 AMG.   —   ▫ — ▫ E 55 AMG Sedan ambient air from underneath each seat   — ▫ ▫ — — — E 350 Wagon   — ▫ ▫ ▫ — — through in the leather • All features E 500 4MATIC Wagon perforations   —   ▫ — ▫ E 55 AMG Wagon upholstery on the seatback and cushion. of dynamic   — ▫ ▫ ▫ — ▫ CLS 500  help to keep the occupant cooler and multicontour   —   ▫ — ▫ CLS 55 AMG drier, even in hot summer conditions seats, plus the following enhancements.   ▫ ▫▫ ▫▫ — ▫ — S 350 — — • Include heating feature, and heating can • Three adjustable lumbar chambers   ▫ ▫▫ ▫▫ ▫ S 430   ▫ ▫ ▫▫ — ▫ — S 500 be activated in conjunction with fans • “Active” side bolsters respond to   ▫ ▫ ▫▫ — —▫  S 55 AMG  circulates soothing warmth more rapidly cornering and lateral acceleration:     ▫▫ — ▫ — S 600 • Three levels of ventilation – When activated by a button on the     ▫▫ — —▫  S 65 AMG – Automatic step-down to lower mode Multicontour seat (CLK 500) leading edge of the seat cushion, the   —  ▫ — ▫ — SL 500   —  ▫ — ▫ — SL 55 AMG after a few minutes at the high mode function automatically inflates and   —   —  — SL 600 • S-Class models also offer Active deflates the side bolsters rapidly to   —   —  — SL 65 AMG Ventilated rear seats. help compensate for the lateral forces   —  ▫ — ▫ — CL 500 of moderate to hard cornering.   —   —  — CL 55 AMG   —   —  — – The bolster near the of the CL 600 outside   —   —  — CL 65 AMG curve inflates.  ▫ — ▫ — ▫ — — ML 350 – The bolster near the inside deflates.  ▫ —  — ▫ — — ML 500  helps hold occupant in place in corners  ▫ — ▫ — ▫ — — R 350   —  — ▫ — — R 500 Active Ventilated seat controls shown in a CL 500 Multicontour seat controls shown in a CLK 500 1 Double entry (“▫”) in chart indicates front/rear status. 2006 TECH COMFORT AND GUIDE CONVENIENCE 46 FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL DRIVING CONVENIENCES SEE CHART ON NEXT PAGE. >

A Cruise control B Distronic cruise control

All Mercedes-Benz models feature standard Some models offer the convenience of to slow the vehicle rapidly enough to electronic cruise control. Distronic adaptive cruise control.1 maintain the preset following distance, an alarm sounds to alert the driver. • Automatically maintains a set vehicle • Distronic automatically adjusts the speed – Important note: Driver should not rely speed to help maintain the driver’s selected on sounding of alarm before braking • Operated by a stalk on the upper left side following distance to vehicles ahead. when approaching other vehicles, as it of the steering column may not allow sufficient time and/or • Holding stalk up/down accelerates DISTRONIC’S KEY COMPONENTS distance to slow or stop the car safely. or decelerates vehicle, setting the new • A radar transceiver mounted behind the Distronic display, shown in an E-Class • The driver can set the multifunction speed when the stalk is released. upper radiator OPERATION display to show the following distance to • Tap-up/down feature increases or • An electronic control unit • When engaged (using the same stalk as the vehicle detected in front. decreases set speed in 1-mph increments. – Radar sensor emits low-level signals that conventional cruise control), Distronic: – This "forward collision warning" feature  increases driver comfort bounce off vehicles in front of the car. – Monitors the speed and distance of a can be used without engaging the  can help driver keep to speed limit – The control unit processes and evaluates vehicle ahead of the car cruise control function of Distronic.  helps reduce fatigue during long-distance the radar signals, and instructs the – Maintains the set cruising speed, as • Distronic switches off when the driver driving vehicle to respond by maintaining, long as no moving vehicles are detected applies the brakes or turns it off via the reducing or resuming the selected speed. within the following distance set via a cruise control stalk. ADDITIONAL FEATURES  adds to driver convenience when using thumbwheel on the console • Some models with a multifunction cruise control • When a slower vehicle is detected in display will briefly display the set speed  Note: Distronic is a convenience feature, front, or if the leading vehicle slows: 1 Distronic adaptive cruise control is no substitute for active driving involvement. It does not react to stationary objects, as cruise control is engaged. not a safety feature. – Distronic reduces speed through nor recognize or predict the curvature and lane layout of the • On vehicles with manual transmission, engine, brake and transmission road or the movement of vehicles ahead, and it can only apply cruise control is switched off when the intervention—but only up to 20 percent a maximum of 20% of vehicle braking power. It is the driver’s responsibility at all times to be attentive to traffic and road clutch pedal is depressed for more than of maximum braking power. conditions, and to provide the steering, braking and other 4 seconds when downshifting. – If Distronic determines that it is unable driving inputs necessary to retain control of the vehicle. • On most models, the brakes will automatically be applied to help maintain the preset cruise speed down a hill. • On automatic-transmission models, the transmission can downshift to assist in slowing the vehicle if the “decelerate” feature is used but unable to slow the car rapidly enough. • Cruise control switches off when the driver applies the brakes, but stores the previously set speed (“resume” feature, recalled by pulling the stalk toward the steering wheel briefly) until the engine is shut off or another setting replaces it. 2006 TECH COMFORT AND GUIDE CONVENIENCE 47

FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL C Self-leveling suspension  STANDARD ▫ OPTIONAL — NOT AVAILABLE A Cruise control B Distronic cruise control Several forms of automatic level control 4-WHEEL LEVEL CONTROL C Self-leveling suspension are offered on various Mercedes models. Models with Airmatic suspension or Active Body Control (ABC) feature

• Systems automatically adjust the ride automatic vehicle level control at height to accommodate changing loads, all four wheels. whether passengers, cargo or a A B C MODEL combination of both. • Responds to the weight  — — C 230 Spt Sedan • All of these systems take advantage of and distribution of  — — C 350 Spt Sedan  — — the pneumatic (air) suspensions in their passengers and cargo C 55 AMG Spt Sedan  — — C 280 Luxury Sedan  respective vehicles. helps maintain and improve  — — C 350 Luxury Sedan – Increasing air volume and pressure in vehicle balance, ride height and  — — SLK 280 air springs alters their ride height. attitude as payloads vary  — — SLK 350 S-Class Airmatic system components  — — SLK 55 AMG  — — CLK 350 Coupe REAR-AXLE LEVEL CONTROL • Includes automatic lowering at higher  — — CLK 500 Coupe • Standard on the E 350 Wagon and both speeds, helping to reduce air resistance  — — CLK 350 Cab R-Class models for better aerodynamics and lowering the  — — CLK 500 Cab • Utilizes elements of Airmatic suspension vehicle’s center of gravity  — — CLK 55 AMG Cab  — ▫ E 350 Sedan  to level the rear axle helps improve fuel economy  — — E 320 CDI Sedan  helps maintain vehicle balance, ride  helps improve stability and resistance to  —  E 500 Sedan height and attitude as payloads vary crosswinds  ▫  E 55 AMG Sedan • Airmatic and ABC also offer driver-  —  E 350 Wagon  —  selectable E 500 4MATIC Wagon raised ride height  ▫  E 55 AMG Wagon  helps vehicle negotiate snow-covered or  ▫  CLS 500 rutted roads  ▫  CLS 55 AMG ABC ride height control  ▫  S 350  ▫  S 430  ▫  S 500  ▫  S 55 AMG  ▫  S 600  ▫  S 65 AMG  ▫  SL 500  ▫  SL 55 AMG  ▫  SL 600  ▫  SL 65 AMG  ▫  CL 500  ▫  CL 55 AMG  ▫  CL 600  ▫  CL 65 AMG  — ▫ ML 350  — ▫ ML 500  —  R 350 E 350 4MATIC Wagon  —  R 500 2006 TECH COMFORT AND GUIDE CONVENIENCE 48 FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL REMOTE LOCKING FEATURES SEE CHART ON NEXT PAGE. >

A Keyless Go B SmartKey C Power trunk or tailgate

Keyless Go is a standard or optional system TOUCH START SPECIAL CONVERTIBLE FEATURES ELECTRONIC TRUNK CLOSER that enables the car to be locked, unlocked Touch Start makes the process of starting SLK, CLK Cabriolet and SL models include The available electronic trunk closer allows and started without the driver removing the engine a matter of twist and go. convertible-specific SmartKey features: virtually hands-free operation of the trunk the SmartKey from pocket or purse. lid of E-Class and S-Class sedans, as well as • Automatic-transmission models only • Remote top operation (standard on CLK CLS and CL coupes. MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 35 • Briefly turn the SmartKey in the ignition and SL, optional on SLK) to the “start” position (position 3), which • Remote locking of interior storage areas • Fully raises trunk lid via electric motor KEYLESS GO CONVENIENCE FEATURES initiates the starting process as with – SLK and SL models (see Class Guides) with a touch of a button on SmartKey or • The doors can be unlocked by grasping any ordinary key (by cranking the engine).  adds to top-down parking convenience driver’s door an exterior door handle. • Immediately let go. • Fully lowers open trunk lid with touch • The trunk lid can be opened similarly. • The vehicle completes the starting MORE INFO: of a button on driver’s door or on the • With the SmartKey inside the vehicle, the procedure automatically. TECH GUIDE | P. 34 inside of the trunk lid driver can start the vehicle by tapping – Touch Start will automatically terminate  makes loading and unloading cargo more the “start/stop” button on the shifter starting effort if the engine does not convenient, especially in the rain (see page 35 for M-Class and R-Class). start within a few attempts or seconds. • In low-clearance areas, such as a garage • Pressing a button on the exterior door – On E 320 CDI, cold starting requires or when parked under low tree branches, handles locks the vehicle. driver to wait with key in position 2 for the trunk closer can be set to rise only to  eliminates need to dig key out of pocket 0–3 seconds as glow plugs heat. Once level of the vehicle’s roof height. or purse to lock, unlock and start vehicle, glow plug indicator turns off, Touch  helps prevent damage to bodywork especially convenient when carrying Start operates as described above. packages, in the rain, etc. POWER TAILGATE REMOTE WINDOW OPENING/CLOSING Power tailgate, shown on an E 350 Wagon • Optional on the E-Class Wagons, The SmartKey can remotely raise or lower M-Class and R-Class the windows from outside the vehicle. • Operates the same way as the sedan trunk opener • Includes sunroof, if so equipped • The M-Class and R-Class tailgates can be • Driver must hold SmartKey button while programmed via the multifunction display Keyless Go touchpad in door handle, shown on an S-Class pointing SmartKey at the infrared sensor Electronic trunk closer controls on underside of trunk lid to open no higher than the roof height. in the driver’s door handle.  helps prevent damage to bodywork or to – Holding lock button raises windows. items in a rooftop carrier or luggage rack – Holding unlock button lowers windows. • The E-Class wagon’s cargo cover motors  adds to convenience when parking up when tailgate is opened. (This is a  helps driver air out the interior when standard feature of the E-Class wagon.) returning to a car parked in sunlight  adds to “hands-free” convenience

Keyless Go start/stop button, shown in an E-Class Electronic trunk closer, shown on a CL 500 2006 TECH COMFORT AND GUIDE CONVENIENCE 49 DISPLAYS AND CONTROLS FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL D Multifunction steering wheel  STANDARD ▫ OPTIONAL — NOT AVAILABLE A Keyless Go B SmartKey The multifunction steering wheel, now C Electronic trunk closer or power tailgate standard on every model, allows the driver D Multifunction steering wheel and display to operate many common features while keeping both hands on the wheel.

• Buttons on the steering wheel operate A B C D MODEL as follows: —  —  C 230 Spt Sedan – The left-hand keys let the driver scroll —  —  C 350 Spt Sedan —  —  through and their . C 55 AMG Spt Sedan menus submenus —  —  C 280 Luxury Sedan – The right-hand keys function mostly as —  —  C 350 Luxury Sedan audio and telephone controls. Multifunction display: radio station Multifunction display: night security illumination —  —  SLK 280 —  —  SLK 350 —  —  VEHICLE FEATURES OPERATED SLK 55 AMG ▫  ▫  CLK 350 Coupe • Audio system: Volume, radio seek-tune, ▫  ▫  CLK 500 Coupe and play next CD track ▫  ▫  CLK 350 Cab • Telephone (if equipped): Send, end, and ▫  ▫  CLK 500 Cab scroll through phone book ▫  ▫  CLK 55 AMG Cab ▫  ▫  E 350 Sedan • Multifunction display: Scroll through ▫  ▫  E 320 CDI Sedan readouts and menus, and set vehicle ▫  ▫  E 500 Sedan preferences (see chart below right) ▫  ▫  E 55 AMG Sedan ▫  ▫  E 350 Wagon ▫  ▫  E 500 4MATIC Wagon BASIC BUTTON FUNCTIONS ▫  ▫  E 55 AMG Wagon a. Pages: Selection of the next or previous main menu ▫  ▫  CLS 500 b. Arrows: Selection of the next or previous submenu ▫  ▫  CLS 55 AMG from the main menu on the display ▫  ▫  S 350 c. +/–: Adjustment of audio or telephone volume, or ▫  ▫  selection of a menu item Multifunction display: Maintenance System Multifunction display: engine oil-level check S 430 ▫  ▫  d. Phone icons: Send and End keys for optional phone S 500 MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY MENUS ▫  ▫  S 55 AMG Order of menus, items and features vary by model. Some features are optional. See Operator’s Manual.     S 600     S 65 AMG Main menu Submenu Main menu Submenu ▫  —  SL 500 1 Standard display • Digital speedometer 6 Trip computer • Fuel consumption since the ▫  —  SL 55 AMG • Outside temperature last engine start   —  SL 600 • Maintenance System • Fuel consumption since the — • Check engine oil level last reset    SL 65 AMG • Distance to empty (range) ▫  ▫  CL 500 b. c. 2 Audio • Select radio station • CD track 7 Settings • Reset to factory settings ▫  ▫  CL 55 AMG • SIRIUS Satellite Radio • Instrument cluster submenu     CL 600 a. d. 3 Navigation • Next navigation instruction • Time submenu     CL 65 AMG • Current location/compass • Lighting submenu —  ▫  ML 350 (when not navigating) • Vehicle submenu • Convenience submenu ▫  ▫  ML 500 4 Distronic • Call up settings — 8 Telephone • Load phone book  ▫  R 350 5 Malfunction memory • Malfunction messages Multifunction steering wheel, shown in CLK 350 • Search for names ▫  ▫  R 500 2006 TECH COMFORT AND GUIDE CONVENIENCE 50 FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL LIGHTING AND WINDOWS SEE CHART ON NEXT PAGE. >

A Light-sensing headlamps B One-touch turn signals

All models feature light-sensing headlamps. • The Touch Turn Signal feature flashes a turn signal three times with a single tap of the stalk.  adds convenience to lane changes D Rain-sensing wipers Power window controls shown in an ML 350 C Ambient interior lighting Rain-sensing variable intermittent wipers door glass. It is not feasible to provide the are standard or optional on every model. “pinch protection” that would be necessary The beauty of a Mercedes-Benz interior with an express-up feature. is not lost at night. Low-intensity amber • An infrared sensor, mounted on the LEDs are strategically placed in most inside of windshield above the mirror, F Advanced window glass passenger-car cabins to provide the subtle monitors the amount of water on the glass. glow of ambient lighting in key locations: • With the wiper switch in the intermittent Some models feature glass that is designed Auto-on headlamp switch, shown in an E-Class setting, the system matches windshield to improve comfort by reducing the • Headlamps turn on automatically when • Lighting turns on automatically in wiper intervals to detected rainfall. penetration of noise, heat and radiation. driving in darkness and the headlamp response to detected darkness. • Wipers sweep only when rain is detected. switch is set to the “Auto” position. • The center console is illuminated by an • System can pause wipers indefinitely. LAMINATED GLASS ALL AROUND • A multi-element sensor detects the LED on the underside of the inside mirror. • System automatically pauses the wipers • Front, side and rear windows use a onset of darkness: • Footwells on SLK, E-Class, CLS, S-Class if a door is opened, restarting them when “sandwich” construction consisting of: – From above (such as at dusk) and SL models, and front footwells on CL, the car moves off. – Two glass panes (inner and outer) – By “looking” ahead (as when entering a are softly illuminated from within.  helps prevent injury or splashing driver – A 0.05-mm-thick (0.002") plastic film tunnel) • Door handles on E-Class, CLS, S-Class, coated with pure silver and other • Nearly instant response is particularly SL and CL models are all illuminated. E Express-up/down windows metal oxides, embedded between two helpful in tunnels and garages. • E-Class models also feature extensive, bonding sheets of polyvinyl butyral • Advanced electronic control helps adjustable overhead lighting. Most models feature one-touch raising and • are up to 6 mm thick. prevent unwanted oversensitivity to • SLK, M-Class and R-Class models offer lowering of the power window in each door.  helps isolate cabin from ambient noise shade and shadows. additional optional ambient lighting.  adds to convenience when parking, or  turns on lights in darkness almost instantly  enhances passengers’ feeling of well-being approaching and departing toll booths INFRARED-REFLECTING WINDOWS  enhances vision, visibility, convenience and by preventing them from riding in darkness • The plastic film in the laminated glass: safety  helps make door handles easier to find • An obstruction sensor reverses a rising – Reflects up to 80% of invisible infrared window if an obstacle is detected during (IR) light express-up operation. – Reduces penetration of UV radiation • On SLK and CLK cabriolet models, all from the sun into the passenger cabin four windows can be operated without from 18% to approximately 1% moving the top, by double-clicking and – Reduces thermal radiation through the holding the retractable top control. windshield from 60% to about 47% • CLK and CL rear side windows feature  helps keep interior cooler on warm days express-down only.  helps protect interior trim from sunlight – Coupe rear windows inch forward as • Optional on M-Class for windshield only Ambient lighting of door handle, shown in an S-Class Ambient overhead lighting in an E-Class they close, to seal with the frameless as part of Appearance Package 2006 TECH COMFORT AND GUIDE CONVENIENCE 51 COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE OPTIONS FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL G Heated steering wheel H Parktronic  STANDARD ▫ OPTIONAL — NOT AVAILABLE A Light-sensing auto-on headlamps B Touch Turn Signals Standard or optional on many models is the Parktronic is an electronic parking and illuminate progressively to indicate the C Ambient interior lighting luxury of a heated steering wheel. low-speed maneuvering aid, assisting the proximity and direction of an obstacle. D Rain-sensing intermittent wipers driver in tight spaces at speeds below 6 mph. – Displays are located on the dashboard E Express-up/down power windows F Advanced window glass • Activated by twisting a button on the end and in the rear cabin (usually on the G Heated steering wheel of the steering-column adjuster stalk • Sensors in front and rear bumpers help ceiling, and designed to be visible in the H Parktronic • Warms the leather-wrapped portions of to determine when the car is approaching rearview mirror). A B C D E F G H MODEL the steering-wheel rim objects that are in their “line of sight” but • When the sensors register an obstacle   ▫ ▫  — — — C 230 Spt Sedan  can warm steering wheel more rapidly than might be out of the driver’s view. in the range of 6–8", an audible signal   ▫ ▫  — — — C 350 Spt Sedan   ▫ ▫  — — — climate control can warm cabin – monitor an area of alerts the driver. C 55 AMG Spt Sedan Six front sensors   ▫ ▫  — — — C 280 Luxury Sedan  enhances comfort in cold conditions up to 31" (at the car’s center). – Audible signal comes from the general    ▫  — — — C 350 Luxury Sedan – Four rear sensors monitor an area of direction of the obstacle (left front, right    ▫  — — — SLK 280 up to 47" to the rear. front, or rear).    ▫  — — — SLK 350 — — — • Red and yellow LCD bar-graph indicators – Audible signal increases in frequency as    ▫  SLK 55 AMG    ▫  — — — CLK 350 Coupe object draws nearer.    ▫  — — — CLK 500 Coupe  helps driver avoid low-speed impacts    ▫  — — — CLK 350 Cab  helps prevent damage to bumpers    ▫  — — — CLK 500 Cab    ▫  — — ▫ CLK 55 AMG Cab      — — ▫ E 350 Sedan • While some competitors offer similar      — — ▫ E 320 CDI Sedan systems, many of them provide rear      — — ▫ E 500 Sedan monitoring only.      — — ▫ E 55 AMG Sedan Heated steering wheel, shown in a CL 500 Parktronic display on dash, shown in a CLK-Class      — — — E 350 Wagon      — — — E 500 4MATIC Wagon      — — — E 55 AMG Wagon      — — ▫ CLS 500      — — ▫ CLS 55 AMG       ▫ ▫ S 350       ▫ ▫ S 430       ▫ ▫ S 500       — ▫ S 55 AMG         S 600       — ▫ S 65 AMG       — ▫ SL 500       — ▫ SL 55 AMG        ▫ SL 600       — ▫ SL 65 AMG       ▫ ▫ CL 500       — ▫ CL 55 AMG        ▫ CL 600       — ▫ CL 65 AMG    ▫  — — ▫ ML 350      — — ▫ ML 500    ▫  — — ▫ R 350 Parktronic illustrated in a CL 500      — — ▫ R 500 2006 TECH COMFORT AND GUIDE CONVENIENCE 52

FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL A Tele Aid equipment Tele Aid services Telematics packages  STANDARD ▫ OPTIONAL — NOT AVAILABLE A Tele Aid equipment

Tele Aid uses GPS satellites plus a cellular Various services are offered within the Tele Aid services are bundled into two link to provide system subscribers with telematics packages listed at right. attractive packages of telematics 24-hour live assistance1 for a variety of services designed to appeal to the needs needs and services. Three buttons in the EMERGENCY SERVICES and lifestyles of a variety of customers. vehicle cabin connect the subscriber: • SOS button contacts emergency response center to summon police or paramedics. BASIC “SECURITY & CARE” PACKAGE A MODEL • Automatic Collision Notification Full access to: ▫ C 230 Spt Sedan attempts to establish a connection to the • Tele Aid SOS button emergency services ▫ C 350 Spt Sedan • Automatic Collision Notification  emergency response center if an air bag C 55 AMG Spt Sedan • Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance ▫ C 280 Luxury Sedan or ETD deploys. • Mercedes-Benz information (CAC) • Stolen Vehicle Recovery ▫ C 350 Luxury Sedan • Remote Door Unlock service  SLK 280 • SOS button: For emergency services SECURITY SERVICES • Dealer Connect  SLK 350 • Automatic Alarm Notification (as an “opt-in” service)  SLK 55 AMG • i-button: For information and assistance • Stolen Vehicle Recovery2 • Help operating vehicle features  CLK 350 Coupe • Wrench button: For Roadside Assistance • Remote Door Unlock  CLK 500 Coupe • Satellite link data helps the Tele Aid • Automatic Alarm Notification: With “LUXURY & CONVENIENCE” PACKAGE  CLK 350 Cab response center determine the current subscriber’s consent, response center Optional at extra cost.  CLK 500 Cab location of the vehicle. calls if vehicle antitheft alarm is set off. Includes all Security & Care services, plus full access to:  CLK 55 AMG Cab • Traffic Information (formerly part of Tele Trek)  E 350 Sedan  helps emergency response personnel • Voice-delivered Route Assistance (formerly Tele Trek)  E 320 CDI Sedan • Personal Concierge locate car without driver assistance DRIVING/VEHICLE-RELATED SERVICES  • Live Personal Assistant E 500 Sedan • Cellular link establishes communication • Direct connection to Mercedes-Benz • Proactive recommendations for special occasions  E 55 AMG Sedan between the response center and the Roadside Assistance • Opportunity to take advantage of special offers  E 350 Wagon • Online Concierge  vehicle occupants through a hands-free • Real-time Traffic Information3 E 500 4MATIC Wagon • Answers via i-button, or to e-mail requests  E 55 AMG Wagon microphone near the inside mirror. – Based on vehicle’s location along any of  CLS 500 – System also transmits the vehicle up to five regular commutes that owner • The Security & Care Package is included  CLS 55 AMG identification number (VIN) through programs at Owners Online, or within a with the basic Tele Aid subscription.  S 350 this cellular connection. 5-mile radius of present location • The basic subscription is offered at no  S 430  S 500 • VIN-matched records at response – Available in over 100 cities charge for the first year on any vehicle  S 55 AMG center automatically display certain – Can be updated every minute with the Tele Aid equipment.  S 600 information about vehicle, including: • Voice-delivered Route Assistance3 • Please see the Tele Aid Dealer Guide.  S 65 AMG – vehicle model and color • Connection to CAC for explanation of  SL 500  SL 55 AMG  1 When equipped with Tele Aid, first year’s Tele Aid helps response personnel identify car vehicle features or their operation  SL 600 Security & Care service provided at no additional cost with – owner-provided information, including • Dealer Connect: location, appointments  subscription. Subscription and acquaintance call required SL 65 AMG emergency contacts and medical for service to be active. System operates only where cellular  CL 500 information volunteered by owner PERSONAL CONCIERGE SERVICES and GPS coverage are available, and requires adequate  CL 55 AMG  during subscription process • Arrangements for restaurant, hotel, airline power supply. CL 600 2 Owner must authorize stolen vehicle tracking with a PIN  CL 65 AMG  can assist medical response personnel or car rental reservations code and file a police report. ▫ ML 350 • As of 2006, all models (except the SLR) • Tickets to events or tourist attractions 3 Traffic information is based on available broadcast data  ML 500 and is not available in all areas. Route Assistance is limited  R 350 use a digital cellular connection with an • Arrange delivery of flowers or gifts to available digitized map data which does not include all  R 500 analog backup. • Requests via i-button or e-mail areas or all routes within an area. 2006 TECH STYLE AND GUIDE SUBSTANCE 53 SUBSTANCE AND STYLE OVERVIEW

What makes a Mercedes-Benz legendary?

For virtually its entire 120-year legacy, Mercedes-Benz has been regarded as the maker Such is the difference between producing vehicles that are merely luxurious, or safe, or of some of the world’s most desirable automobiles. And while Mercedes-Benz models roadworthy — but not all of these — and creating truly memorable, desirable and enjoyable throughout automotive history conspicuously share the qualities of timelessly beautiful design, vehicles. At Mercedes-Benz, form and function lead together. remarkable safety engineering, continual innovation and stellar performance, the fact that such a large number of them are still in use today is part of an enduring legacy of quality. And Mercedes-Benz stands behind every automobile it produces with a comprehensive warranty, the industry’s only roadside assistance that lasts for the life of the vehicle, and Through the generations, Mercedes-Benz designers have resisted the to follow a thorough network of customer support — from the corporate offices to the dealership. trends and instead have chosen to continually evolve a rich design tradition that could be considered the face of automotive luxury. New technologies and functional innovations Today’s Mercedes-Benz models are just the latest in a long line of sleek and elegant sedans, are elegantly integrated — never clumsily added on — through a process which embraces practical yet passionate wagons, evocative coupes, coveted sports cars, and versatile form and function with equal passion. The result is that, throughout the history of the SUVs that each convey substance with value, excitement with grace, and performance with automobile, Mercedes-Benz designs inspire both instant attraction and lasting appeal. poise. Mercedes-Benz invented the car in 1886, and has been reinventing it ever since.

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A Roadside Assistance C Maintenance benefits

24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE OTHER ROADSIDE SERVICES MERCEDES-BENZ MAINTENANCE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE SYSTEM PLUS FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE • A Roadside Assistance technician may The Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System • Standard on SLK, E-Class, CLS, M-Class The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance also be dispatched to: is designed to make it easy to follow the and R-Class models Program was the first such program ever – Attempt minor roadside repairs if they vehicle’s maintenance schedule. • Expanded version of Maintenance System provided by a vehicle manufacturer, and it are feasible and safe to attempt at the that also monitors brake-pad wear continues to be the only one that remains in vehicle location • Fixed, predictable service intervals: effect for the entire life of the car.1 – Assist a towing service in retrieving the – Every 13,000 miles or 1 year for most MERCEDES-BENZ SERVICE WELCOME vehicle for delivery to a dealer models4 • Designed to encourage owners to obtain • These services may incur charges for – Every 10,000 miles or 1 year for V-12 proper care from their Mercedes-Benz parts, labor and towing. and AMG models4 Center’s Service Department. – Most vehicles alternate Service A and • Includes no-charge first visit between B Warranty-related benefits Service B at each interval (see vehicle’s 1,000 and 3,000 miles: Maintenance Booklet). – Dealer performs diagnostic check and The familiar Roadside Assistance response vehicle MERCEDES-BENZ WARRANTIES  makes it simpler to remember when addresses any questions owner might Roadside Assistance is available to anyone • 48-month/50,000-mile New Vehicle vehicle’s next service is due, and what type have. driving a Mercedes — regardless of its age Limited Warranty, whichever comes first3 of service is required • Dealer also performs first tire rotation at or mileage. The driver simply needs to: • Owner can also purchase a Mercedes- • Makes use of the Maintenance Booklet. no charge anytime before 6,500 miles5 Benz Extended Limited Warranty3 during  promotes and provides documentation of on models with four same-size tires. • Call the Customer Assistance Center first year of new-vehicle ownership. vehicle’s service history – On models with staggered-width (CAC) at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES, or  provides additional protection when the  enhances vehicle value at resale time wheels and tires, dealer inspects tire • Press the Tele Aid wrench button2 New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires • Vehicle will remind driver, about a month inspection and sets inflation pressure. MORE TELE AID INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 52 before service is due, via an automatic MORE INFO ON STAGGERED-WIDTH TRIP INTERRUPTION BENEFITS display on the dashboard. WHEELS AND TIRES: TECH GUIDE | P. 10 SIGN AND DRIVE SERVICE • Reimburses owner up to $300 per day – Display also tells driver which type of • Roadside Assistance will dispatch a for documented expenses — for up to maintenance service is due. 1 Roadside Assistance repairs may involve charges for parts, technician to the owner’s vehicle to 3 days — for meals, lodging and substitute  makes it easier for owner to schedule and service and towing. Depending on the circumstances, these services may be provided by an outside service, courtesy of provide these services at no charge: transportation, if a breakdown covered keep service appointments Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance. – Bring some fuel for an empty tank by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty: MORE DISPLAY INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 49 2 When equipped with Tele Aid, first year’s Tele Aid Security & Care service provided at no additional cost with – Replace a flat tire with the vehicle’s – Occurs more than 100 miles from home, subscription. Subscription and acquaintance call required inflated spare tire (or attempt reinflation – Leaves the Mercedes inoperable or for service to be active. System operates only where cellular using the vehicle’s Tirefit system on unsafe to drive, and and GPS coverage are available, and requires adequate power supply. E 55 AMG Wagon or pre-2006 models –Requires overnight repairs at an 3 Dealer can provide customer with warranty details as well factory-equipped with no spare tire) authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as for terms, conditions and pricing for extended limited – Jump-start a dead battery warranty options. 4 Whichever comes first. Requires use of 229.5-spec oil and high-performance fleece oil filter. Driver is responsible for monitoring fluid levels and tire pressures between service visits. See Maintenance Booklet for details. 5 Follow tire manufacturer’s recommendations. 6 Not including CL-Class, due to hybrid body construction. Maintenance System indicator, shown in an E-Class 7 Delayed introduction on M-Class. 2006 TECH STYLE AND GUIDE SUBSTANCE 55 QUALITY, RELIABILITY AND DURABILITY FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL D Control Area Network E Durability F Nanotechnology paint  STANDARD ▫ OPTIONAL — NOT AVAILABLE A Roadside Assistance B Warranty-related benefits The Control Area Network (CAN) is a high- Numerous design, engineering and NANOPARTICLE CLEARCOAT C Maintenance benefits speed information-carrying network manufacturing approaches contribute to the • Innovative clearcoat with microscopic D Control Area Network (also known as a databus) that connects legendary durability of a Mercedes-Benz. ceramic particles, 0.000001 mm each E Durability measures F 7 Nanoparticle clearcoat paint the various electronic control units (ECUs) A sampling of them is listed below. • Standard on all models for 2006 of the vehicle. Two core networks exist in • Over 4 years in development and testing each vehicle, with these networks linked to CORROSION PROTECTION  helps to better resist fine swirls/scratches, A B C D E F MODEL each other. • Up to 100% of the body (varies by model) chemical damage and environmental damage       C 230 Spt Sedan is electrogalvanized with zinc.  provides more durable, longer-lasting gloss,       C 350 Spt Sedan       C 55 AMG Spt Sedan CAN DATABUS “A”— POWERTRAIN • Seams and crimped body parts are especially for darker colors       C 280 Luxury Sedan • Links the ECUs for such systems as: sealed with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) to       C 350 Luxury Sedan – Fuel injection and ignition help prevent corrosion — especially wheel PAINT PROCESS       SLK 280 – Cruise control arches, floorpan and A-pillars. • Phosphating: The body is sealed in an       SLK 350 – Automatic transmission – A-pillars are sealed by hand. extremely fine zinc phosphate coating.       SLK 55 AMG       CLK 350 Coupe  – Traction and stability control helps sheet metal resist corrosion       CLK 500 Coupe  allows information from sensors to BODY CONSTRUCTION • Cataphoretic dip priming: Entire body is       CLK 350 Cab be shared by the ECUs, enabling nearly • Monocoque design incorporates body submerged in tank of water-based paint.       CLK 500 Cab instantaneous adjustments to related and frame in the same sheet metal. – Coats body and cavities, with body and       CLK 55 AMG Cab       E 350 Sedan  system settings as necessary extremely strong body for its weight dip tank oppositely charged       E 320 CDI Sedan  helps improve performance and • Sheet metal is mostly rolled or stamped  helps shield against corrosion       E 500 Sedan efficiency in multiple steps. • Filler: Water-based, low-organic-solvent       E 55 AMG Sedan  enhances strength and surface integrity layer, 0.025 mm thick       E 350 Wagon       E 500 4MATIC Wagon CAN DATABUS “B”— VEHICLE SYSTEMS • (HSLA) steel – Electrostatically charged to attract filler High-strength/low-alloy       E 55 AMG Wagon • Links the ECUs for such systems as: – Up to three times stronger than lower- to body and promote even surface       CLS 500 – Climate control carbon steel of the same dimensions  helps to even out metal surfaces and       CLS 55 AMG – Lighting – Used in 33–62% of body (by weight6) resist small stone chipping       S 350 – Instrumentation  increases overall body rigidity • Base color coat: Water-based, low-       S 430       S 500  – Audio and navigation strongly supports systems organic-solvent layer, 0.015 mm thick       S 55 AMG  allows systems to share information to • Molded plastic underbody panels – Contains pigment, plus tiny aluminum       S 600 provide automatic features or to optimize  help protect entire underside of body flakes for metallic colors       S 65 AMG effectiveness of individual features from corrosion – Electrostatically charged to attract paint       SL 500       SL 55 AMG • Examples of features interacting via CAN: to body and promote even surface       SL 600 – SL climate control that monitors soft ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS • Nanoparticle clearcoat: 0.04-mm-thick       SL 65 AMG top and window positions • Some connections are silver-plated. clear lacquer with ceramic nanoparticles       CL 500 – Auto-dimming mirrors that cancel  provides excellent conductivity provides deep gloss and high durability.       CL 55 AMG       CL 600 dimming when an interior light is on •  cross-linked particles more resistant to Sealing rings       CL 65 AMG  – Rear-window wiper that turns on as the help keep moisture and dirt out acid rain, tree resin, bird droppings, etc.      6 ML 350 driver shifts into Reverse while the front • Connectors interlock  super-hard finish better resists fine      6 ML 500 wipers are on  help prevent loosening due to vibration scratches and damage from stone chips,       R 350 – Automatic lamp substitution (see p. 22) abrasion, sunlight and temperature extremes       R 500 < See preceding page for footnotes. 2006 TECH STYLE AND GUIDE SUBSTANCE 56 FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL DESIGN AND STYLE SEE CHART ON NEXT PAGE. >

A de signo editions B Retractable hardtops C Panorama roofs

Many models offer expressive designo Their signature retractable hardtops are RETRACTABLE HARDTOP MECHANISMS Mercedes-Benz offers “all-glass” Panorama editions that combine exclusive colors what make the SLK and SL-Class not just The mechanisms that operate the hardtops roof designs on three of its model lines: with unique, hand-selected interior convertibles but coupe/roadsters, with: involve a sophisticated network of precisely materials that are matched by the trained synchronized electric latches and motors. • E-Class Sedans eye of designo artisans. • The security and all-season comfort of a • SL-Class Coupe/Roadsters closed, pillarless coupe • Roof made of steel or aluminum and glass • R-Class Grand Sport Tourers • designo editions are optional on • The fun-loving freedom of an open • Raised or lowered by holding a single most model lines, and usually require roadster at the touch of button button on console, or remotely from Panorama roofs offer a feeling of openness additional options such as heated seats. outside the car via SmartKey (see p. 34). rivaled only by convertibles, with the all- MORE INFO: SEE CLASS GUIDES Mercedes-Benz has produced more cars – Interior control illuminates and flashes weather security of a rigid roof structure. with retractable hardtops than anyone else. during raising or lowering process. D EDITION ELEMENTS – Flashing stops and/or chime sounds to • Exclusive designo paint colors Benefits over conventional soft tops include: indicate process is complete. • designo Nappa leather upholstery, in  reduced cabin noise with the top up • Trunk lid is double-hinged: several exclusive colors, usually with the  superior protection from cold weather – Opens at the rear for trunk access designo logo embossed into the front  enhanced theft deterrence – Opens at front to allow top operation seats or head restraints • Exclusive designo wood trim, matched • The CLK-Class Cabriolets feature a OPERATING SEQUENCE by eye for harmony of grain and color 3-layer insulated cloth soft top that also • When the top begins to lower, the leading • designo floor mats, edged in leather provides all-season comfort, superior edge of the trunk lid unlatches from Panorama roof in an E-Class sedan • Wood and leather trimmed steering noise insulation and a glass rear window. its anchors near the base of the rear E-CLASS AND R-CLASS DESIGNS wheel and shift knob window, then hinges back over the rear • Tinted glass panels create a continuous – Except SLK-Class and AMG models bumper (some clearance is required). glass surface from the windshield to the • The latch mechanisms that anchor the rear window. roof to the windshield header unfasten. • The front panel opens by sliding over • Motors lift the roof assembly rearward the rear panel, while a wind deflector and upward slightly. deploys automatically. • As the top lowers, the rear window pivots  offers a breeze with minimal turbulence on its anchor points on the C-pillars. • Power retractable sunshades are  minimizes cargo space lost to the stowed included. SL 500 designo Silver Edition and folded hardtop in the trunk  help block out excessive heat and glare • Once the roof is completely stowed, the trunk lid returns to its original position SL-CLASS DESIGN and latches securely. • Replaces standard hardtop • With the top stowed, each design offers: • Tinted glass panel above the seats – clean appearance, with the hardtop • Manually retractable internal sunshade completely concealed and no “stack” • Panorama roof retracts and stows in the – enough retained cargo space in the trunk in the same way as the standard S-Class designo Espresso Edition interior SL-Class top-down sequence trunk to fit two golf bags hardtop. 2006 TECH STYLE AND GUIDE SUBSTANCE 57

FEATURE APPLICATION BY MODEL D Pillarless hardtop coupes E Premium interiors  STANDARD ▫ OPTIONAL — NOT AVAILABLE A designo editions B Retractable hardtop The pillarless hardtop roof designs of the The rich interior materials used in each selected for each vehicle to assure uniform C Panorama glass roof CLK-Class and CL-Class coupes achieve Mercedes-Benz model reflect the premium color and grain (see item A at far left) D Pillarless hardtop coupe design the graceful appearance and airiness that is position of the brand. E Hand-fitted upholstery only achievable with no visible B-pillars. OTHER INTERIOR MATERIALS HAND-FITTED UPHOLSTERY • Wood trim is hand-polished and finished • It is a defining look, as Mercedes-Benz is All Mercedes-Benz upholstery — from the in a protective, high-gloss lacquer. A B C D E MODEL the only manufacturer with at least one cloth in a base ML 350 to the richest – The CLS also offers Matte Burl Walnut — — — —  C 230 Spt Sedan pillarless coupe bodystyle in production Exclusive Nappa leather in an S 600 — is wood with a satiny low-sheen finish. — — — —  C 350 Spt Sedan — — — —  . carefully fitted to the seats by hand. – Wood trim is laminated with a C 55 AMG Spt Sedan continuously since the 1960s layer of — — — —  C 280 Luxury Sedan • Highlights include four retractable side aluminum in selected areas. — — — —  C 350 Luxury Sedan windows, outlined by a dynamic sweeping A MERCEDES UPHOLSTERY GLOSSARY  helps resist splintering in an impact ▫  — —  SLK 280 arc that forms the stylish roofline. • Cloth: Fabric with M-B Tex trim (M-Class) – All wood comes from managed forests ▫  — —  SLK 350 — — • Leather front seating inserts: M-B Tex and farms. None is endangered. ▫   SLK 55 AMG ▫ — —   CLK 350 Coupe ENGINEERING+PASSION=PILLARLESS upholstery with genuine leather inserts • Aluminum trim is offered on some sport ▫ — —   CLK 500 Coupe Despite the absence of traditional B-pillars, on the front seats models, for a modern, high-performance ▫ — — —  CLK 350 Cab the CLK and CL coupes offer excellent – M-B Tex is a comfortable, durable and appearance. Several types are available. ▫ — — —  CLK 500 Cab structural integrity and high levels of remarkably leather-like vinyl. • Alcantara is a simulated suede used for: ▫ — — —  CLK 55 AMG Cab ▫ — ▫ —  E 350 Sedan rollover and side-impact protection, • Premium leather: Leather on all seat – Seat inserts of some AMG models and ▫ — ▫ —  E 320 CDI Sedan thanks to extensive engineering expertise. surfaces, including the side and rear M-Class/R-Class Appearance Packages ▫ — ▫ —  E 500 Sedan Coupe structural enhancements include: panels and head restraints, plus the door – Ceiling and pillar trim of the V-12 ▫ — ▫ —  E 55 AMG Sedan trim inserts models and some designo editions. ▫ — — —  E 350 Wagon ▫ — — —  E 500 4MATIC Wagon • Reinforced • : Ultrapremium leather  offers the feel and appearance of genuine partial B-pillars Nappa leather ▫ — — —  E 55 AMG Wagon • Reinforced roof structures known for its naturally smooth grain and suede with superior durability and ease of ▫ — — —  CLS 500 • Comprehensive restraint systems glove-soft feel maintenance ▫ — — —  CLS 55 AMG • Exclusive Nappa leather: Full interior • Nubuck is a soft, sanded leather with a ▫ — — —  S 350 treatment with additional leather on the natural finish used on some AMG models. ▫ — — —  S 430 ▫ — — —  S 500 doors, dash and rear shelf ▫ — — —  S 55 AMG • designo Nappa leather: Individually MORE INTERIOR INFO: SEE CLASS GUIDES ▫ — — —  S 600 ▫ — — —  S 65 AMG CL-Class body structure ▫  ▫ —  SL 500 ▫  ▫ —  SL 55 AMG ▫  ▫ —  SL 600 ▫  ▫ —  SL 65 AMG ▫ — —   CL 500 ▫ — —   CL 55 AMG ▫ — —   CL 600 ▫ — —   CL 65 AMG — — — —  ML 350 — — — —  ML 500 — — ▫ —  R 350 CLK 350 Coupe CL 600 Coupe — — ▫ —  R 500 Questions or comments on the Presentation Guides for 2006? Please contact John Zupancic at [email protected]

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