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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    Flexible fuel vehicles
    Important safety notes Flexible fuel vehicles can be recognized by the sticker on the inside of the filler flap. Flexible fuel vehicles can be operated with premium-grade unleaded gasoline and ...

    Turn signal lamps/side marker lamps
    Switch off the lights. Open the hood. Remove the headlamp cover (). Left-hand headlamp: detach the washer fluid reservoir (). Turn bulb holder 1 or 2 counterclockwise and pull it out. W ...

    Jump-starting
    WARNING Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components, and can lead to a battery explosion and severe injury or death. Never lean over batteries while connec ...