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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    Left control panel
    - Calls up the menu and menu bar Press briefly: - Scrolls through lists - Selects a submenu or function - In the Audio menu: selects a stored station, an audio track o ...

    Adjusting the steering wheel manually
    1 Release lever 2 To adjust the steering wheel height 3 To adjust the steering wheel position (fore-and-aft adjustment) - Push release lever 1 down completely. The steering column is unlocked. ...

    Vehicle equipment
    This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences a ...