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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Problems with the transmission
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
Solutions
The transmission has problems shifting gear.
The transmission is losing oil.
Have the transmission
checked at a qu ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in
order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle
control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent ...
Setting the exterior mirrors
This function is only available in vehicles for Canada.
If the battery has been disconnected or completely discharged, the exterior mirrors
must be reset. The exterior mirrors will otherwise not fo ...