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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Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than four weeks, the battery may be
damaged by exhaustive discharge.
Connect a trickle charger.
You can obtain information about trickle chargers ...
SmartKey
0 To remove the SmartKey
1 Power supply for some consumers, such
as the windshield wipers
2 Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
3 To start the engine
The SmartKey can ...
Resetting
Reset the sliding sunroof if it does not move
smoothly.
•► Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
•► Raise the sliding sunroof fully at the rear.
•► Keep the s ...
