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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    Cleaning the wheels
    WARNING Do not use power washers with circular-jet nozzles (dirt grinders) to clean your vehicle, in particular the tires. You could otherwise damage the tires and cause an accident. ...

    Setting the center vents in the rear compartment
    Example: center vents in the rear compartment with rear control panel 1 Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel 2 Rear-compartment air vent, right 3 Rear control panel 4 Rear-compartment air vent ...

    Power closing feature
    The power closing feature pulls the doors and trunk lid into their locks automatically even if they are only partly closed. WARNING To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and ...