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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    Storing and maintaining the current speed
    You can store the current speed if you are driving faster than 20 mph (30 km/h). Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed. Briefly press the cruise control lever up 1 or down 2. Remove ...

    Resetting the side windows
    You must reset each side window if a side window can no longer be closed fully. Close all the doors. Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. Pull the corresponding switch on ...

    Entering a point of interest in the vicinity of the current position
    Select Current Position and press to confirm. Continue with assigning the point of interest category. ...