Styling

The 2012 M-Class retains many of the previous generation's styling cues, like a wide front grille and forward-swept C-pillars, but the new design looks more substantial and imposing. Contributing to the more muscled look is an upright front end and a boxier overall shape. Whether or not you like the new styling will depend on your preference for evolutionary rather than revolutionary design.

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    Opening/closing automatically from the inside
    WARNING Maintain sight of the area around the rear of the vehicle while operating the trunk lid with the door mounted switch. Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in ...

    Important safety notes
    WARNING When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehic ...

    "Coupling up a trailer" function
    This function is only available on vehicles with a trailer tow hitch. 1 Center of the vehicle on the red guide line approximately 10 in (0.25 m) away from the rear area 2 Center of the vehic ...