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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    Coolant temperature display
    WARNING Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned. Steam from an overheated e ...

    Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
    1 To adjust the steering wheel height 2 To adjust the steering wheel position (fore-and-aft adjustment) Other topics: - EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature - Storing settings ...

    Removing the mechanical key
    Push release catch 1 in the direction of the arrow and at the same time, remove mechanical key 2 from the SmartKey. ...