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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Driving systems
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
Solutions
The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion.
A warning tone also sounds.
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Drinking and driving
WARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes, perceptions and
judgment.
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Kickdown
Kickdown is not possible in manual drive
program M. ...