Opening
•► Press the
button on the
SmartKey.

Handle (example: Sedan)
•► Sedan: pull handle 1.
•► Raise the trunk lid.
Wagon: if you pull handle 1 and keep it in this position, you can open the tailgate manually. If you release the handle, the tailgate opens automatically.
See also:
Problems with the occupant classification system
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
Solutions
The
indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated.
The person on the front-passenger seat:
• has the weig ...
Tachometer
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the ...
Under the Hood
The ML350 carries a 232-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 engine, while the ML500 comes with
a 288-hp, 5.0-liter V-8. Both models use a five-speed-automatic transmission
with a manual shift gate. The permanently ...
