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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M+S tires
At temperatures below 45 ‡(+7 †), use winter tires or all-season tires. Both
types of tire are identified by the M+S marking.
Only winter tires bearing the snowflake
symbol in addition to the M+ ...
PRE-SAFE® (preventative occupant
protection)
WARNING
The PRE-SAFE® system reduces the impact of
an accident on vehicle occupants, as long as
their seat belts have been fastened correctly.
Although your vehicle is equipped with a PRESAF ...
Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS
There are several ways to deactivate
DISTRONIC PLUS:
•► Briefly press the cruise control lever
forwards 1.
or•► Brake, unless the vehicle is stationary.
When you deactivate DIS ...