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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    Sunblinds on the rear side windows
    •► To extend: pull the roller sunblind out by tab 1 and hook it onto retainers 2 at the top of the window. ! Always guide the roller sunblind by hand. Do not let it snap back suddenly as ...

    Changing a wheel
    Flat tire The "Breakdown assistance" section contains information and notes on how to deal with a flat tire. It also provides instructions on changing a wheel or mounting the spare wh ...

    DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the multifunction display
    General notes You can select the distance display in the Assistance menu of the onboard computer. Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated Select the Distance Display function using the ...