Under the Hood

Adapted from the engine in the S-Class sedan and SL-Class roadster, the all-aluminum, 5.0-liter V-8 produces 300 horsepower and 330 pounds-feet of torque. Each engine cylinder uses a three-valve, twin-spark setup. An electronically controlled five-speed-automatic transmission sends the power to a full-time four-wheel-drive system with Low range, which is fully synchronized for “shift on the fly” operation at up to 15 mph. Mercedes-Benz’s lateral-skid control system, called Electronic Stability Program (ESP), also is installed.

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    Making adjustments in 1 mph (Canada:

    1 km/h) increments
    Briefly press the cruise control lever to the pressure point, up 1 for a higher speed or down 2 for a lower speed. The last speed stored is increased or reduced. ...

    Folding the seat backrest back
    Folding the seat backrest back Move the driver's or front-passenger seat forward if necessary. Make sure that the seat belt does not become trapped when folding the rear seat backrest ...

    Installing/removing the towing eye
    Installing the towing eye •► Remove the towing eye from the vehicle tool kit WARNING The exhaust tail pipe may be hot. You could burn yourself if you touch the tail pipe. Be particu ...