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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-size

Large

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Gas V8

Displacement

1.5L/91

5.5L/333

Fuel System

EFI

SFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

76 @ 5000/67 @ 1200 - 1540

382 @ 6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

82 @ 4200/295 @ 0 - 1200

391 @ 2800 - 4800

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

CVT

Automatic

Trans Description Cont. Again

Automatic

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.38

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.86

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.92

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42 (R2 2.23)

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.93

2.65

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

2932 lbs

4465 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Independent

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer bar

w/4-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer bar

w/5-Arm

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

30.2 mm

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

25 mm

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

0.79 in

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

0.83 in

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr Regenerative

Power

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

10.0 x 0.9 in

13.2 x -TBD- in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.8 x -TBD- in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width

7.9 x 1.2 in

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

16 x 6.0 in

18 x 8.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

16 x 6.0 in

18 x 8.5 in

Spare Wheel Size

16 x -TBD- in

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P195/65R16

P255/45R18

Rear Tire Size

P195/65R16

P255/45R18

Spare Tire Size

T125/70D16

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

45 MPG

21 MPG

Cruising Range - City

571.20 mi

333.20 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

48 MPG

14 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

Cruising Range - Hwy

535.50 mi

499.80 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

11.9 gal

23.8 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr rack & pinion

Vehicle-Speed-Sensitive

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.4 - 18.3

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

4.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

34.1 ft

40.0 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

96.2 ft³

109.0 ft³

Front Head Room

39.1 in

37.8 in

Front Leg Room

41.9 in

Front Shoulder Room

55.0 in

59.1 in

Front Hip Room

51.0 in

Second Head Room

37.3 in

38.5 in

Second Leg Room

38.6 in

42.3 in

Second Shoulder Room

52.9 in

58.7 in

Second Hip Room

51.6 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

106.3 in

124.6 in

Length, Overall

175.0 in

205.0 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

67.9 in

73.7 in

Height, Overall

58.7 in

58.0 in

Track Width, Front

59.3 in

63.2 in

Track Width, Rear

58.3 in

63.2 in

Min Ground Clearance

5.6 in

Liftover Height

26.2 in

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

16.3 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

6.5

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

272

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

8.2 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

1.5L DOHC EFI VVT-i 16-valve 4-cyl engine.

Electronic throttle control system w/intelligence (ETCS-i).

Hybrid system-inc: sealed nickel-metal hydride battery, integrated permanent AC synchronous electric motor, integrated regenerative brake system.

Push-button start.

Continuously variable transmission (ECVT).

Traction control (TRAC).

Front wheel drive.

Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/tuned stabilizer bar.

Torsion beam rear suspension-inc: tuned shocks, tuned springs.

P195/55R16 tires.

T125/70D16 compact spare tire.

16" x 6" 7-spoke alloy wheels.

Electric-assist pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr ventilated front disc/rear drum brakes w/electronic brake distribution.

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

5.5L SFI DOHC 32-valve V8 engine.

7-speed electronically controlled driver-adaptive automatic transmission w/ Touch Shift.

Electronic parking brake w/automatic disengagement.

Electronic stability program (ESP).

Rear wheel drive.

Airmatic semi-active suspension w/ADS II adaptive damping.

Independent 4-link front suspension-inc: anti-lift control, gas-pressurized shock absorbers, stabilizer bar.

Independent 5-arm multi-link rear suspension-inc: anti-squat & anti-dive systems.

P255/45R18 all-season tires.

18" x 8.5" 9-spoke aluminum wheels.

Pwr vehicle-speed-sensitive rack & pinion steering.

Pwr 4-piston perforated & vented front & 1-piston vented rear disc brakes.

Anti-lock disc brakes system (ABS) w/brake assist system

EXTERIOR

Color-keyed front/rear bumpers.

Larger rear deck spoiler.

Chrome-finish grille.

HID headlamps w/integrated fog lamps.

Dual heated color-keyed pwr mirrors.

High solar energy-absorbing glass (HSEA).

Variable intermittent windshield wipers.

Intermittent rear window wiper.

Color-keyed door handles

Pwr tilt/slide tinted glass sunroof w/1-touch express open, memory.

Bi-xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps-inc: polycarbonate lenses, automatic level control, driver-selectable light-sensing auto-on headlamp, automatic lamp substitution, heated headlamp washers.

Front halogen foglamps.

Single rear foglamp.

Dual heated auto-folding pwr mirrors-inc: memory, auto-dimming driver mirror, integrated LED turn signals.

Infrared-reflecting & noise insulating glass.

Rain-sensing aero-blade windshield wipers w/heated washer system.

Variable doorstop

ENTERTAINMENT

INTERIOR

4-way adjustable cloth front bucket seats w/adjustable headrests.

Cloth 60/40 split fold-down rear bench seat w/fold-down center armrest & adjustable headrests for all seating positions.

Center console armrest w/storage area & dual front/rear cup holders.

(2) 12V auxiliary pwr outlets.

Tilt steering wheel w/audio/climate/telephone controls.

Central instrument display-inc: digital speedometer, fuel gauge, shift position indicator, odometer, twin tripmeters, warning lights.

Multi-information LCD-inc: energy monitoring, exterior temp, fuel consumption, climate control, audio status modes.

Direct tire pressure monitoring system.

Pwr windows w/driver-side auto up/down & retained pwr feature.

Pwr door locks w/anti-lockout feature.

Remote keyless entry system w/2-stage unlocking, panic function, remote illuminated entry.

Cruise control.

Remote hood/fuel-filler door releases.

Engine immobilizer.

HD electric rear window defroster w/timer.

AM/FM stereo radio w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers.

Auto climate control-inc: humidity sensor, air filtration.

Digital quartz clock.

Dual compartment glove box.

Fabric-trimmed door panels w/storage pockets, bottle holders.

Overhead console w/maplights.

Dual illuminated sun visors.

(4) retractable front & rear passenger assist grips.

Front & rear dome lights.

Front seatback pockets.

Cargo area side panel & under floor storage.

Tonneau cover

14-way pwr heated front bucket seats-inc: pwr lumbar, 3-position seat memory.

Active front head restraints w/adjustable height & fore-aft, built-in keypad beneath headrest for hands-free communication & radio presets.

Rear head restraints in all seating positions w/manually adjustable fore-aft.

Leather upholstery.

Front/rear floor mats.

Hand-polished Burl Walnut wood trim.

Leather-wrapped pwr 4-way tilt/telescopic steering wheel-inc: mounted shift buttons, audio, voice, telephone & multi-function display controls, programmable easy-exit, memory.

COMAND cockpit management & data system for operation of vehicles systems.

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.

Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display-inc: distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders.

Audible reminders & messages-inc: exterior lamp failure, low fuel, engine oil, coolant, washer fluid, headlights on, remove key from ignition, door & sunroof open.

Digital instrumentation-inc: speedometer, odometer, Touch Shift gear & shift modes selection.

Electronic analog tachometer & fuel gauge.

Touch turn signals (flashes (3) times w/1-touch).

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Pwr windows w/1-touch express up/down.

Pwr rear window sunshade w/1-touch express up/down.

SmartKey system-inc: remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, drive away automatic locking.

SmartKey infrared remote-inc: trunk open, windows & sunroof open/close, panic alarm, fuel filler door, selective unlock.

Tele Aid global positioning system (GPS) satellite system-inc: stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock service, automatic alarm & collision notification.

20-GB hard drive-based in-dash GPS navigation system.

Integrated HomeLink compatible (3) button garage door opener.

Hands-free communication system w/voice control.

Cruise control.

Anti-theft client alarm notification w/remote panic feature.

Harmon/kardon LOGIC7 600-Watt digital surround system-inc: AM/FM stereo, 6-disc CD changer, MP3 capability, (14) speakers, 5.1 channel amplifier, dynamic volume control, fiber-optic communication among components.

PCMCIA memory card slot.

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).

Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time, driving speed & exterior temp.

Auxiliary pwr outlet.

Auto-dimming rearview mirror.

Quad illuminated vanity mirrors.

Dual front/rear reading lamps.

Adjustable fiber-optic ambient lighting feature.

Night security illumination.

Locator lighting

SAFETY

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Driver/front passenger advanced airbags.

Front seat-mounted side airbags.

Side curtain airbags.

3-point seatbelts w/front pretensioners, force limiters, front passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR/ELR).

Adjustable front seatbelt shoulder anchors.

Driver & front passenger seatbelt warning sensor.

Rear seat child restraint system/lower anchor points & top tether anchors.

Child-protector rear door locks.

Traction control (TRAC).

Side-impact door beams.

Front/rear energy-absorbing crumple zones

Anti-lock disc brakes system (ABS) w/brake assist system.

Driver & front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbags.

Front/rear side airbags.

Front/rear side window curtain airbags w/rollover sensor.

Front passenger occupant classification system.

PRE-SAFE collision preparedness system.

3-point front/rear outboard belts-inc: emergency tensioning device, adaptive force limiter, automatic shoulder belt height-adjusters.

Rear center automatic shoulder belt height adjustable 3-point seat belt.

Emergency interior trunk release w/illumination.

Universal LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for children) system.

Child safety rear door locks.

Electronic stability program (ESP)

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited

Basic Years:
4.

Basic Miles/km:
50,000.

Drivetrain Years:
4.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
50,000.

Corrosion Years:
4.

Corrosion Miles/km:
50,000.

Roadside Assistance Years:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
09V388000.

Mfg's Report Date:
OCT 05, 2009.

Component:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
3800000.

Summary:
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT..

Consequence:
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH..

Remedy:
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES TO REMOVE ANY DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT AND NOT REPLACE IT WITH ANY OTHER FLOOR MAT PENDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODEL-SPECIFIC REMEDIES. TOYOTA WILL MAIL A SECOND NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES NOTIFYING THEM OF THE FREE REMEDY WHEN IT IS AVAILABLE. THE FIRST NOTICE IS EXPECTED TO BE MAILED DURING OCTOBER 2009 AND TOYOTA WILL ADVISE NHTSA OF THE ESTIMATED DATE WHEN THE REMEDY PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987..

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
12V536000.

Mfg's Report Date:
NOV 14, 2012.

Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
350,662.

Summary:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2003, through March 30, 2009 and FCHV-adv vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, through September 13, 2011. During manufacturing, a scratch may have occurred inside of the electrically driven water pump at the coil wire. The coil wire may corrode at the scratched portion..

Consequence:
The corroded coil wire may break and the water pump could stop. The corroded coil wire could cause a short circuit between coil wires and a possible open fuse, creating a stall-like condition of the hybrid system while the vehicle is being driven. This may increase the risk of a vehicle crash..

Remedy:
Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will replace the electric water pump, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
10V036000.

Mfg's Report Date:
OCT 01, 2009.

Component:
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
153418.

Summary:
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 SIENNA PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS..

Consequence:
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION (ADDENDUM) LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-954-420-2000..

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
10V036000.

Mfg's Report Date:
February 3, 2010.

Component:
EQUIPMENT.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
153,418.

Summary:
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS..

Consequence:
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859..

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
12V537000.

Mfg's Report Date:
NOV 14, 2012.

Component:
STEERING.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
669,705.

Summary:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 5, 2003, through March 30, 2009. The affected vehicles have a steering intermediate extension shaft assembly built with metal splines that complete the connection from the steering wheel to the steering gear. These splines may have been manufactured with an insufficient hardness..

Consequence:
Over time, the splines may wear and eventually fail resulting in a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash..

Remedy:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the extension shaft and replace it if it is one with insufficient hardness, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2012. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
08V303000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JUL 03, 2008.

Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
404.

Summary:
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING MY 2006-2008 M-CLASS, R-CLASS, MY 2005-2009 SLK-CLASS, MY 2005-2008 C-CLASS, MY 2003-2004 AND 2006-2008 CLK-CLASS, MY 2003-2008 E-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2008 CL-CLASS, MY 2008 CLS-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2007-2008 S-CLASS, MY 2003 G-CLASS, AND MY 2003-2004, 2006 AND 2009 SL-CLASS VEHICLES. A SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODING RECEIVED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DURING A RECENT WORKSHOP VISIT WAS INCORRECT. DEPENDING ON THE MODEL YEAR AND MODEL AFFECTED, THE RESULTS OF AN INCORRECT SCN CODING CAN AFFECT A NUMBER OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND EMISSION FUNCTIONS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF FUNCTIONS: (1) THE FUEL GAUGE READINGS MAY BE INCORRECT; (2) A STUCK FUEL-LEVEL SENSOR MAY NOT BE DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER; (3) THE OBD SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE INCORRECTLY; AND, (4) THE SPEEDOMETER MAY BE OUT OF TOLERANCE..

Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP MAY NOT RECEIVE A CRASH SIGNAL THAT IS REQUIRED FOR THE FUEL PUMP TO DISCONNECT AND PREVENT FUTURE FUEL DELIVERY AS DESIGNED..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RECODE THE SCN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372..

Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL NO. 2008 070001. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
08V122000.

Mfg's Report Date:
MAR 17, 2008.

Component:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
3283.

Summary:
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING 3,283 MY 2008 S-CLASS AND CL-CLASS PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION MAY OCCUR ON THE SIGNAL ACQUISITION AND ACTUATION MODULE-FRONT (SAM-F) TRANSISTORS. THE SAM-F IS A DOUBLE TRANSISTOR THAT HELPS CONTROL VEHICLE FUNCTIONS AND THE LIGHTING OF THE CENTER CONSOLE. INCORRECT STORAGE OF THE TRANSISTORS LED THE TRANSISTORS TO BE EXPOSED TO EXCESS HUMIDITY..

Consequence:
THE PRESENCE OF THIS MOISTURE IN COMBINATION WITH THE THERMAL STRESS DURING THE "REFLOW SOLDERING" MAY DAMAGE THE TRANSISTORS AND PREVENT THEM FROM PROPERLY FUNCTIONING WHICH WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF CRASH.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL POTENTIALLY AFFECTED SAM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2008. OWNER MAY CONTACT MERCEDES BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372..

Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

News - Crash Test Results

Frontal Driver:
* * * *.

Frontal Passenger:
* * * *.

Side Driver:
* * * * *.

Side Rear Passenger:
* * * *.

Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..

NHTSA Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

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