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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    General notes
    When you lock the vehicle, you can simultaneously: close the side windows close the panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel On vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel ...

    Safety notes
    WARNING Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle's electronic components are interconnected, a ...

    Introduction
    SRS consists of: • the 6 SRS warning lamp • air bags • air bag control unit (with crash sensors) • Emergency Tensioning Devices • belt force limiters SRS reduces the risk of occupants ...