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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    Lights
    Display messages about LEDs: This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed. Display messages   Cornering Lamp Left or Cornering Lamp Right Possible causes/consequences an ...

    Displays and controls
    1 Speedometer with segments 2 Multifunction display 3 Tachometer 4 Coolant temperature 5 Fuel gauge 6 Instrument cluster lighting brightness control: turn clockwise or counterclockwise ...

    Adding DEF
    WARNING Make sure  - DEF does not come into contact with skin, eyes, or clothing  - to keep DEF out of the reach of children If you and/or others have come into contact with D ...