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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    Activating
    To open the tailgate: pull the handle on the tailgate. To stop the opening procedure at the desired position: press the closing button () in the tailgate or pull the handle on the outside of t ...

    Hiding/showing the navigation menu
    To show: press the or button on the remote control. To hide: press the or button. or Wait for approximately eight seconds. Navigation menu 1 Data medium type 2 Current track 3 ...

    Cleaning the seat belts
    ► Use clean, lukewarm water and soap solution. Do not clean the seat belts using chemical cleaning agents. Do not dry the seat belts by warming them above 176 °F (80 °C) or placing them i ...