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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Definition of terms for tires and loading
Tire ply composition and material used
Describes the number of plies or the number of layers of rubber-coated fabric
in the tire tread and sidewall. These are made of steel, nylon, polyester and ot ...
Route guidance active
No change of direction announced
Distance to the destination
Distance to the next change of direction
Current road
Symbol for "follow the road's course"
Change of directio ...
Safety systems
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
Solutions
(USA only)
(Canada only)
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is
running. A warnin ...