Changing gear

The automatic transmission shifts to the individual gears automatically when it is in transmission position D. This automatic gearshifting behavior is determined by:
• a shift range restriction, if selected
• the selected drive program
• the position of the accelerator pedal
• the road speed

    See also:

    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 ...

    introduction
    You can establish a Bluetooth® connection to COMAND (see the separate operating instructions). WARNING A driver's attention to the road must always be his/her primary focus when driving. F ...

    Setting the specified minimum distance
    WARNING It is up to the driver to exercise discretion to select the appropriate setting given road conditions, traffic, driver's preferred driving style and applicable laws and driving recom ...