2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.0L SOHC SMPI 24-Valve Aluminum-Alloy V8 Engine 150

2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class -- Description

Exterior:

Driver programmable headlamp control w/daytime running lamps, light-sensing auto-on headlamps or manual control, delay off for night security
Pwr tilt/sliding tinted glass sunroof w/one touch open/close & memory
Red rear foglamp
Xenon low-beam high-intensity headlamps w/auto level control, halogen high-beams/foglamps, heated washers

Interior:

10 speaker Bose sound system-inc: dash center speaker, 10" woofer
Adjustable head restraints for all five seating positions
Anti-theft alarm system w/towaway protection, remote panic button
Auto dimming rearview mirror w/memory feature
Courtesy lamps w/programmable fade
Electroluminescent w/auto brightness black screen instrument panel-inc: analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel/coolant temp gauges
Front armrest lower storage compartment level-inc: illumination, climate control
Front/rear illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Heated rear window w/auto off
Multifunction display/warning lights-inc: seat belt, exterior lamp failure, brake system, parking brake, airbag, ABS, Brake Assist, ESP, engine electronics, low fluid levels for fuel/oil/coolant/washer
One-touch tunnel mode close/open all windows/sunroof/incoming air vents
Prewiring for CD changer/integrated cellular telephone
Rear cabin air vents
Steering wheel mounted controls for audio, navigation system, trip computer
Trunk net w/7 fasteners
Universal integrated three-channel garage door opener

Active charcoal filter w/smog sensor to recirculate filtered cabin air
AM/FM/weather band stereo radio w/auto-reverse cassette-inc: seek/scan, music search, anti-theft coding, speed compensated volume
Audible alert for parking brake/headlight on/Smartkey-in-ignition
Automatic low-intensity lighting of center console, door handles, footwells
Digital tripmeter, quartz clock, outside temp indicator
Entrance lamps in all four doors
Front/rear center armrest w/storage compartment & retractable dual cup holders
Front/rear reading lamps
Leather seatback storage pockets
Multiple antenna for stereo/cell phone/GPS navigation
Parcel net in front passenger footwell
Pwr tilt/telescoping steering column w/memory, auto tilt away
Retractable rear head restraints
Storage compartment under driver seat
Trunk/hydraulic door closing assists

Mechanical:

2 stage intake manifold
4-wheel pwr ventilated disc brakes w/Electronic Brake Force Distribution
5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, adaptive controls, OD, Touch Shift manual control
Automatic level control w/selectable ride height
Electronic phased twin spark ignition system w/knock sensor timing control, 2 coils/spark plugs per cylinder
Independent 4-link front suspension w/triangular lower control arms, anti-dive geometry
Rear wheel drive

225/60HR16 all-season SBR tires
5.0L SOHC SMPI 24-valve aluminum-alloy V8 engine
Airmatic suspension w/adaptive damping system
Automatic touch-start ignition
Front/rear coil springs/stabilizer bar/variable rate shock absorbers
Independent 5-arm multi-link rear suspension w/triangular lower control arms, anti-dive geometry
Speed-sensitive variable ratio pwr rack & pinion steering w/hydraulic damper

Safety:

3-point front shoulder belts w/auto height adjustment & emergency tensioning retractors (ETR)
Automatic emergency call w/deployment of airbags or emergency tensioning retractors
Child safety door locks
First-aid kit under driver seat
Head protection curtain airbag system