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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    Cleaning the display
    ► Before cleaning the display, make sure that it is switched off and has cooled down. ► Clean the display surface using a commercially-available microfiber cloth and TFT/LCD display ...

    Coolant temperature display
    WARNING Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned. Steam from an overheate ...

    Automatic headlamp mode
    To switch on automatic headlamp mode: turn the light switch to or . SmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock: the parking lamps are switched on or off automatically depending on the br ...