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 engaged four-wheel-drive system has a Low-range gear setting, and it distributes power among the four wheels as needed to maintain traction. Unlike its X5 and RX 330 rivals, Mercedes insists that the M-Class is a true offroad vehicle.

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    Opening
    Switch off the engine. Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. KEYLESS-GO: open the driver’s door. This switches the ignition to position 0, which corresponds to having removed the Sma ...

    Important safety notes
    Your vehicle may be equipped with a sliding sunroof or a panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel. In the following section, the term "sliding sunroof" refers to both types of sl ...

    Tire pressure of at least 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) is not reached
    If, after five minutes, a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has not been achieved: – Switch off the tire inflation compressor. – Unscrew the filler hose from the valve of the faulty tire. – ...