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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Program selector button
General information
The program selector button allows you to
choose between different driving
characteristics.
Program selector button on all models except AMG
vehicles
For further infor ...
Vehicles with manual transmission
Shift to either first gear or reverse gear R.
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it. The
immobilizer is activated.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
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General notes
WARNING
If the vehicle becomes trapped in snow,
ensure that snow is kept away from the
exhaust pipe and from around the vehicle as
long as the engine is running. Otherwise,
poisonous carbon ...