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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Switching on/off
The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons
indicate the ventilation level you have
selected.
If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
ventilation may switch off.
Make sure that the S ...
Overview of transmission positions
Example: selector lever
P Park position with selector lever lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive ...
Slippery road surfaces
WARNING
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point ...
