2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 cars

Mechanical Notes     
    Airmatic semi-active suspension w/adaptive damping system (ADS II),Anti-lock disc brakes system (ABS) w/brake assist system,Electronic parking brake w/automatic disengagement,Electronic stability program (ESP),Independent 4-link front suspension-inc: anti-lift control, gas shocks, stabilizer bar,Independent 5-arm multi-link rear suspension-inc: anti-squat & anti-dive systems,Pwr 4-piston perforated & vented front & 1-piston vented rear disc brakes,Pwr vehicle-speed-sensitive rack & pinion steering    
    Comfort Notes    
    14-way pwr heated & ventilated front seats-inc: pwr lumbar, 3-position driver seat memory,20-GB hard drive-based in-dash GPS navigation system,Active adjustable front head restraints,Adjustable fiber-optic ambient lighting feature,Anti-theft client alarm notification w/remote panic feature,Audible reminders & messages-inc: exterior lamp failure, low fuel, engine oil, coolant, washer fluid, headlights on, remove key from ignition, door & sunroof open,Auto-dimming rearview mirror,Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: electrostatic dust & pollen filters, sun, humidity & dew point sensors, tunnel mode w/1-touch closing of all windows, seat belt usage sensors (allows climate control to focus first on occupied seats),COMAND cockpit management & data system for operation of vehicles systems,Dark burl walnut wood trim,Digital instrumentation-inc: speedometer, odometer, Touch Shift gear & shift modes selection,Dual front/rear reading lamps,Electronic analog tachometer & fuel gauge,Hands-free communication system w/voice control,Harmon/kardon LOGIC7 600-Watt digital surround system-inc: integrated single feed 6-disc CD changer, (14) speakers, 5.1 channel amplifier, digital dynamic volume control, fiber-optic communication among components,Integrated HomeLink compatible (3) button garage door opener,Leather & wood pwr 4-way tilt/telescopic steering wheel-inc: mounted shift buttons, audio controls, voice controls, telephone controls, multi-function display controls, programmable easy-exit, memory,Leather seat trim,Locator lighting,Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display-inc: distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders,Multi-function displays in instrument cluster faces-inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, maintenance system, oil level check, digital speedometer, reminder & malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings, audio status, navigation route guidance,Night security illumination,PCMCIA memory card slot,Pwr rear window sunshade w/1-touch express up/down,Pwr trunk closer,Pwr windows w/1-touch express up/down,Quad illuminated vanity mirrors,Rear adjustable head restraints in all seating positions,Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time, driving speed & exterior temp,SmartKey infrared remote-inc: trunk open, windows & sunroof open/close, panic alarm, fuel filler door, selective unlock,SmartKey system-inc: remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, drive away automatic locking,Tele Aid global positioning system (GPS) satellite system-inc: stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock service, automatic alarm & collision notification,Tire pressure monitoring system,Touch turn signals (flashes (3) times w/1-touch)

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