2006 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 Vehicle Options

• 5.0L SOHC SMPI 24-valve V8 engine
• 7-speed automatic driver-adaptive transmission-inc: touch shift, optimum gear programming, comfort mode
• Rear wheel drive
• Independent 4-link front/5-arm multilink rear suspension
• Active body control (ABC)-inc: coil spring & electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder w/shock absorber at each wheel, sports mode, automatic 4-wheel level control, driver-selectable ride-height control, automatic speed-sensitive lowering
• 255/40ZR18 front/285/35ZR18 rear high-performance tires
• Compact spare tire
• Vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering
• 4-piston perforated/internally ventilated front/1-piston solid rear pwr disc brakes
• Electrohydraulic brake control-inc: soft stop, automatic brake drying, predictive brake priming
• 21.1 gallon fuel tank
• Dual chrome exhaust tips
• Electrohydraulic retractable aluminum hardtop w/easy-pack system
• Attachable mesh wind deflector
• Titanium grey grille w/(4) ribs
• Single red rear foglamp
• Monochromatic red rear lamp covers
• Programmable daytime running lamps
• Dual heated pwr mirrors-inc: memory, auto-dimming driver mirror
• Dual aero-blade windshield wipers w/infrared rain sensor, heated washer nozzles, heated wiper parking position
• Driver-programmable easy-exit feature
• Center console w/illuminated climate controlled storage, armrest lid
• Dual retractable cup holders
• Stainless-steel door sill trim
• 4-way pwr tilt/telescoping steering column w/memory
• Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display-inc: distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders
• Chronographic-style gauges
• Instrumentation-inc: electronic analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel level/ coolant temp gauges
• Audible reminders-inc: parking brake/headlamps on, remove key from ignition
• Warning lights/messages-inc: open door, exterior lamp failure, low fuel/oil/ coolant/washer fluid
• Low tire-pressure warning system
• Pwr windows w/(1) touch express up/down for all windows
• Integrated 3-button universal garage door controller
• Touch turn signals (flashes (3) times w/(1) touch)
• Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: dust/pollen filters, sun/smog/ humidity/dewpoint sensors, tunnel mode w/(1) touch closing of all windows, REST mode w/engine heat recirculation feature or cabin ventilation, seat- belt sensors (allows climate control to focus first on occupied seats)
• Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time/driving speed/exterior temp
• Bose (8) speaker Cabin Surround multichannel digital sound system-inc: Centerpoint signal processing, AudioPilot digital processor
• Digital clock
• Illuminated/climate controlled glove-box
• Enclosed door pockets
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Dual visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors
• Automatic low-intensity environmental lighting-inc: center console, door handles, footwells
• Night security illumination
• Courtesy lamps w/fade out time
• Entrance lamps in doors
• Dual reading lamps
• Leather-trimmed shift knob
• Front RH footwell parcel net
• Pneumatic trunk closing assist
• Carpeted shelf behind seats w/retractable luggage straps
• Locking dual enclosed storage compartments beneath luggage shelf
• Driver/front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbag
• Door mounted head & body side-impact airbags
• Front passenger occupancy sensor for all air bags
• Automatic height-adjusting 3-point front shoulder belts w/emergency tensioning device, belt force limiter
• Illuminated emergency interior trunk release