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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Deactivating cruise control
There are several ways to deactivate cruise
control:
► Briefly press the cruise control lever
forwards 3.
or
► Brake.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated if:
• you depress ...
Problems with the transmission
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
Solutions
The transmission has problems shifting gear.
The transmission is losing oil.
Have the transmission checked at a qualif ...
Heavy and light loads
WARNING
Depressing the brake pedal constantly results
in excessive and premature wear to the brake
pads.
It may also cause the brakes to overheat,
seriously impairing their effectiveness. ...