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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    Clearing the memory of the integrated garage door opener on the rear-view mirror
    •► Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. •► Press transmitter buttons 2 and 4. The indicator lamp lights up yellow. •► Press and hold transmitter buttons 2 and ...

    Menu overview
    The number of menus shown depends on the optional equipment in the vehicle. 1 Standard display menu • tire pressure loss warning system (Canada only) • tire pressure monitor (USA only) • ASSYS ...

    Kilopascal (kPa)
    Metric unit for tire pressure. 6.9 kPa is the equivalent of 1 psi. Another unit for tire pressure is bar. There are 100 kilopascals (kPa) to 1 bar. ...