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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    SmartKey
    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Key Does Not Belong to Vehicle You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock. Use the correct Smart ...

    Fuse box in the cargo compartment
    Open the tailgate. To open: lift up trunk floor 2 (). Remove stowage compartment 1. Open cover 3 of fuse box downwards. ...

    Air distribution settings
    Dual-zone climate control: the air distribution can be set individually for the driver's and front-passenger sides. Directs air through the defroster vents Directs air through the center a ...