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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    Introduction
    In the DriveAssist. menu you can: • show the distance display • activate/deactivate ESP® • activate/deactivate PRE-SAFE® Brake • activate/deactivate ATTENTION ASSIST • activate/deactivate Blind ...

    Fuse box in the trunk
    •► Open the trunk lid •► To open: release cover 1 at the top right and left-hand sides with a flat object. •► Open cover 1 downwards in the direction of the arrow. ...

    Vehicles with extended Off-Road Proengineering package
    Basic settings The extent to which the vehicle is raised or lowered depends on the basic setting selected. Select: • Off-road level 3 for freeing the vehicle in impassable terrain at low spe ...