Intake system Magnesium 2-stage resonance intake manifold increases the intake runner length at lower rpm for improved response.

Transmission Driver-adaptive electronic 5-speed automatic. Touch Shift allows driver to manually downshift and allow upshifts by nudging the shift lever to the left or right from the Drive position. Display in instrument cluster indicates currently selected gear range.

Transfer Case 2-speed, electronically controlled via dashboard switch. Transfer case ratios: 1.00:1 normal range/2.64:1 low range.

Axle ratio 3.70:1

Traction Control & Stability Systems

4-Wheel Drive System Permanent, with 2-speed electronically controlled transfer case. 48/52 front/rear torque split maintained via a center differential.

4-wheel Electronic Tractions System Standard 4-ETS+ monitors the speed of all four wheels to detect wheel slip, then applies individual brakes as needed to provide the effect of locking the front, rear and/or center differentials, and/or reduces excess engine power. 4-ETS+ continually controls wheel slip to ensure that power is permitted to flow to the wheel(s) with traction. In low range, "two-foot mode" allows simultaneous application of brakes and light throttle while both traction system and ABS remain active, for more precise control starting up inclines or climbing over obstacles at crawl speeds. The "downhill traction function" automatically engages to assist in "engine braking" when descending hills in low range, between 2 and 12 mph, with minimal throttle application. If the system senses that one or more wheels loses traction, it brakes the slipping wheels to allow torque to flow to the wheel or wheels with traction, for easier control of a more constant descent speed.

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Standard ESP compares the driver's intended course, via steering and braking inputs, to the vehicle's response, via lateral acceleration, rotation (yaw) and individual wheel speeds. ESP then brakes individual front or rear wheels and/or reduces excess engine power as needed to help correct understeer (plowing) or oversteer (fishtailing).

Chassis

Suspension 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension with lightweight, high-strength forged aluminum-alloy rear and upper front suspension arms, and lower front wishbones forged from high-strength steel. Front torsion bar springs. Rear coil springs. Front and rear stabilizer bars. Gas-pressurized front and rear shock absorbers. 8.0 inches wheel travel.

Steering Rack-and-pinion with power assist and integral hydraulic damper. Turning circle, curb-to-curb: 39.0 ft/11.9 m.

Steering wheel turns lock-to-lock: 3.62.

Wheels Standard aluminum alloy, 6-spoke simulated two-piece design, 8.5Jx17. With optional Sport Package: EVO II machined-finish 6-spoke design, 8.5Jx17

Tires Standard steel belted radial, 275/55 R17 109V, all-season high-performance.¹

Spare tire Temporary-use tire in under-vehicle carrier.

Brakes Dual-circuit power-assisted 13.58 inch ventilated front discs/13.5 inch solid rear discs with 4-piston front calipers.

Antilock Braking System (ABS) Standard 4-channel ABS senses impending wheel lockup under heavy braking and pumps the front brakes individually or the rear brakes together (to help maintain stability) up to 30 times per second as needed to prevent lockup and maintain steering ability. With transfer case in low range, automatic loose-surface program helps shorten stopping distances from speeds under 18 mph.

Brake Assist Upon sensing emergency braking via the speed at which the driver presses the brake pedal, Brake Assist immediately applies maximum available power boost, potentially reducing the overall stopping distance by eliminating the delay caused by a common human tendency not to brake hard enough, soon enough. Letting up on the brake pedal releases Brake Assist. Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake system maintenance, and tire and road conditions.

Electronic Brake Force Distribution Standard Electronic Brake Force Distribution shifts additional brake force to the rear wheels in straight-line braking, to promote more even brake-pad wear. For stability in curves, a normal front/rear split is restored.

1. V-rated tires are optimized for performance driving and may provide reduced ride comfort, increased tire noise, substantially increased treadwear and greater susceptibility to damage compare with H-rated tires.

Dimensions

1. Dimensions and capacities shown are for models with standard equipment plus optional sunroof.

2. Driving in water too quickly or that is deeper than specified limit can result in severe engine damage.

3. With accessory trailer hitch kit and trailer brakes. Please read Owner's Manual before towing.

Cargo volume floor-to-ceiling¹ 2nd-row seats in use 34.7 cu ft/982 liters, 2nd-row seats lowered 81.2 cu ft/2,300 liters.

Exterior Features

Color-keyed bumpers, rub strips, rocker sills, tailgate filler panel and mirrors. Front and rear tow hooks.

Black grille with chrome ribs. Chrome trim on door handles and liftgate handle.

Variable-focus halogen headlamps with projector low beams and clear high-impact polycarbonate lenses.

Halogen front foglamps. Single red rear foglamp, integrated with left taillamp. Jewel-effect taillamp lenses.

Dual power mirrors, automatically heated.

Auto-dimming left-side mirror (shifting to Reverse automatically cancels dimming).

Electrically heated rear window with automatic shutoff based on time, vehicle speed and outside temperature.

2-speed/intermittent front windshield wipers with wide-spray washer nozzles.

Intermittent rear wiper with washer. When front wipers are on, shifting to Reverse automatically activates rear wiper.

Privacy glass for rear doors, rear quarters and liftgate.

Driver-selectable light-sensing headlamps can be set via the Auto position of the headlamp switch to automatically illuminate the low-beam headlamps and all exterior running lamps in darkness, when entering dark tunnels, or with windshield wiper use.

Dealer-programmable Daytime Running Lamps illuminate low-beam headlamps at reduced intensity (full intensity for optional Bi-Xenon lamps) and exterior running lamps full-time.

Touch turn signals flash three times with one touch of turn-signal lever, for lane-changing. Auxiliary LED turn signal indicators are integrated with side mirrors.

Black protective-coated roof rails (with 220-lb roof load capacity).

Radio-frequency remote central locking system with rolling-code signal for protection from transmitter cloning.

4-button remote integrates folding key and can selectively unlock driver's door and fuel filler only, unlock tailgate only, or globally unlock and lock all doors, tailgate and fuel filler. Turn signals flash once to confirm vehicle unlocking, three times to confirm locking.

Removing ignition key disables engine computer to help prevent unauthorized starting of engine.

Driveaway locking can be programmed to automatically lock all the doors when the vehicle reaches 9 mph.

Night security illumination uses the vehicle's exterior lights to help illuminate a path after parking.

Locator lighting uses the vehicle's exterior lights to help light a return path when the vehicle is remote-unlocked. Unlocking the vehicle also activates illuminated entry system.

Automatic antitheft alarm system with glass-breakage sensor, tow-away protection, remote panic feature, and automatic notification via Tele Aid.¹

Integrated 3-button garage door control, compatible with HomeLink® components and some other systems.

Interior Features

CFC-free automatic climate control with sun sensor and electrostatic dust filter. REST mode can ventilate cabin or help keep cabin warmer using residual heat for up to 30 minutes after vehicle is turned off.

In-dash control panel allows selection of cabin temperature plus individual front and rear-cabin selection of automatic/manual airflow direction and automatic/manual blower speed.

Auxiliary control panel at rear of front center console allows 2nd-row passengers to select automatic/manual airflow direction and automatic/manual blower speed for rear cabin.

Adjustable rear-cabin air vents at rear of front center console. Rear-cabin air ducts under front seats.

Power windows, all with one-touch express-up/down.

Tilt steering column.

Electronic cruise control.

Auto-dimming rearview mirror with dual focused map lamps. Shifting to Reverse or switching on interior lamps automatically cancels dimming.

Delayed-fadeout courtesy lamps for first two rows of seating, with master shutoff switch. Four individual overhead reading lamps. Cargo-area courtesy lamp with 3-way switch (on/off/auto). Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors. Entrance lamps in all four doors.

12-volt power outlets below dash, in cargo area, and with lighters in front and rear ashtrays.

Front center armrest with two-level enclosed storage. Storage pockets in dash, all four doors and at front of center console. Magazine pockets on front seatbacks.

Two retractable front cup holders at either end of dash. Single large cup holder in center console. Retractable dual cup holders for 2nd seating row, in rear of front center console.

Four overhead passenger assist grips.

Lockable drawer-type safe box concealed under front passenger seat.

Retractable/removable cargo cover (deleted when optional Third-row Seating Package M7 is ordered).

Floor-mounted cargo tie-downs.

Seating and Trim

8-way power front seats with 4-way manually adjustable head restraints.

Heated front seats.

60/40 split folding 2nd-row seat with three 4-way head restraints and folding center armrest. Seatbacks can be folded, and seats can be lowered flush with cargo floor. Seats can also be shifted forward to expand cargo area while carrying passengers, or to provide additional knee room for passengers in optional 3rd-row seat.

Leather upholstery, including seating surfaces, seat side panels, head restraints and gathered door trim inserts.

Hand-polished burl walnut trim on doors, console and shift gate.

Burl walnut trim on console rolltop cover and rear climate control panel.

Leather-trimmed steering wheel.

Burl walnut shift knob.

Brushed stainless-steel door-sill trim. Velour carpeting, including cargo floor. Carpeted floor mats.

Audio, Navigation and Communication

Modular Control System (MCS) integrates a single in-dash unit with a 5" color-LCD screen and multifunction operating panel for each of the following MCS elements:

MCS AM/FM stereo/weather band radio with scan and dual-sensitivity seek tuning.

MCS auto reverse cassette player with music search, concealed behind screen.

MCS onboard navigation system, which uses Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites to determine the current location of your vehicle, and a map database for the U.S. and Canada on a single DVD-ROM¹. Single-disc in-dash DVD-ROM drive can play music CDs when system is not navigating.

6-speaker audio system.

Tele Aid uses GPS satellites to pinpoint the current location of your car, plus a cellular link to provide 24-hour contact with Mercedes-Benz for emergency aid (SOS button), information (i-button) or Roadside Assistance (wrench button). Automatic Collision Notification engages SOS function if an air bag or ETD deploys. Automatic Alarm Notification alerts Mercedes-Benz to contact you if the antitheft alarm is set off. Tele Aid also includes stolen vehicle tracking, and remote keyless unlocking service.²

Tele Aid Concierge Service, standard with the basic Tele Aid subscription, offers personal services via the i-button, including arrangements for restaurant, hotel, airline or car-rental reservations, tickets to cultural and sporting events or tourist attractions, and delivery of flowers or gifts.²

6-speaker audio system.

1. DVD-ROM maps do not cover all areas nor all routes within an area. One regional DVD-ROM is included with vehicle.

2. First year's Tele Aid service provided at no additional cost with subscription and includes 30 minutes airtime (including required acquaintance call). Subscription is required for service to be active. Tele Aid only operates where cellular and GPS coverage are available. Owner must authorize vehicle and file a police report.

Restraint Systems

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Integrated Restraint System Driver and front passenger are each provided with a front air bag with dual deployment levels, a door-mounted side-impact air bag, and a 3-point seatbelt with an Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) and belt force limiter. Outboard 2nd-row passengers are each provided with a door-mounted side-impact air bag and a 3-point seat belt with ETD. Center 2nd-row seat and optional third-row seats are each provided with a 3-point seat belt.

Head Protection Curtains In a side impact exceeding a preset threshold, a multi-chamber air bag deploys to cover the front and rear side windows on the affected side of the vehicle. View the interactive Feature Spotlight.

Front and outboard 2nd-row seat belts include height-adjustable shoulder belts and lower points attached to seat frames.

Occupancy sensor prevents the front passenger's front and side-impact air bags from deploying if the seat is unoccupied. An ETD will not deploy if seat belt is unfastened.

Each occupant is provided with a head restraint that adjusts up-down and fore-aft.

Universal LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) and selectable passenger seat-belt retractors help secure child seats.¹

Instrumentation

Electronic analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge and coolant temperature gauge.

Electronic digital odometer, resettable trip meter, quartz clock, outside temperature indicator, and display of Touch Shift gear selection.

Flexible Service System calculates and displays distance remaining to next basic maintenance service based on actual driving conditions, some indicators of oil condition, and engine loads, rpm and operating temperatures.

Digital trip computer in overhead console can display compass, date, elapsed time, instantaneous or average fuel economy, or remaining driving distance on fuel in tank. Display can be set to metric or U.S. units.

Warning lights for low fuel level, low coolant level, brake-pad wear, and low washer fluid level. Audible reminders to release parking brake and to switch off headlamps.

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