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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    Displaying a service message
    ► Switch on the ignition. ► Press to select the standard display menu on the steering wheel. ► Select to select the service interval display. The service due date appears ...

    Cleaning the plastic trim
    WARNING When cleaning the steering wheel boss and dashboard, do not use cockpit sprays or cleaning agents containing solvents. Cleaning agents containing solvents cause the surface to become ...

    Important safety notes
    You will find an illustration of the instrument cluster in the "At a glance" section. WARNING A driver's attention to the road and traffic conditions must always be his/her primary ...