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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Rear seat head restraints
WARNING
For safety reasons, always drive with the rear
head restraints in the upright position when
the rear seats are occupied.
Keep the area around head restraints clear of
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Extending and retracting the cargo
compartment cover
•► To extend: pull cargo compartment
cover 1 back by grab handle 2 and clip
it into the retainers on the left and right.
•► To retract: unhook cargo compartment
cover 1 from the ...
Folding out the folding bench seat
•► Make sure that the backrests of the rear
bench seat are locked in the upright
position.
•► Move the handle for the combined cargo
cover and net upwards.
•► Pull release ...