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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    Deactivating cruise control
    There are several ways to deactivate cruise control: ► Briefly press the cruise control lever forwards 3. or ► Brake. Cruise control is automatically deactivated if: • you depress ...

    Notes on driving
     - If the vehicle is heavily laden, check the tire pressures and correct them if necessary.  - When parking your vehicle, make sure that the tires do not get deformed by the curb or o ...

    General notes
    When you lock the vehicle, you can simultaneously: • close the side windows • close the sliding sunroof or the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel On vehicles with a panorama roof with powe ...