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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Approach/departure angle
1 Approach/departure angle, front
2 Approach/departure angle, rear
• Comply with the rules for off-road
driving.
• Do not drive at an angle on slopes,
inclines or gradients, but instead fol ...
Activation conditions
To activate cruise control, all of the following
activation conditions must be fulfilled:
- your vehicle must not be secured by the
electric parking brake.
- you are driving faster than 20 mph
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Switching traffic reports on/off
To switch on: set the route type to
Dynamic Route.
To switch off: select the Fast Route or
Short Route route type.
COMAND calculates a new route if you
change the route type setting with ro ...