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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    General notes
    WARNING All categories of messages contain important information which should be taken note of and, where a malfunction is indicated, addressed as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes- ...

    System self-test
    After you have switched on the ignition, the system carries out a self-diagnosis. WARNING A malfunction in the system has been detected if one of the following conditions occurs: • the in ...

    Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control
    Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control Canada only 1 To set the temperature, left. 2 To defrost the windshield. 3 To switch the ZONE function on/off. 4 To activate/deactivate coo ...