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.
See also:
Mechanical key
General notes
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system ...
Body testing facility: the M-Class on the road simulator
A totally dependable body and chassis systems that can cope with high levels
of strain under even the most demanding conditions over hundreds of thousands of
kilometres are particularly indispensa ...
Problems with the SmartKey
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
Solutions
You cannot lock or unlock the vehicle using
the SmartKey.
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
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