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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Overhead control panel
Overhead control panel
Function
1 Switches the rear interior lighting on/off
2 Switches the automatic interior
lighting control on/off
3 Switches the righthand reading
lamp on/off
4 Ope ...
Engaging reverse gear R
Only shift the automatic transmission to
R when the vehicle is stationary.
- When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
- Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the
first poin ...
Socket in the front-compartment center console
To open: slide cover 1 forwards until it engages.
Lift up the cover of socket 2.
To close: press cover 1 briefly at the front. The cover moves back.
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