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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Display settings
Select Vehicle by turning
the
COMAND controller and press to
confirm.
Select Display OFF by turning
the
COMAND controller and press to
confirm.
To switch on the display: press
...
Fuel grade
You should only refuel with
premiumgrade
unleaded gasoline, as this avoids
damaging the catalytic converter.
Flexible fuel vehicles, identifiable from the
label inside the fuel filler flap, ...
Starting procedure with the SmartKey
To start the engine using the
SmartKey
instead of KEYLESS-GO, pull the Start/Stop button out of the ignition lock.
Turn the SmartKey to position 3
in the
ignition lock and release it as
so ...
