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:
Checking tire pressure electronically
► Make sure that the SmartKey is in
position
2 in the ignition lock.
► Press and hold the
button on
the multifunction steering wheel until the
standard display appears in the
mu ...
Important safety notes
We recommend that all infants and children
be properly secured in an infant or child
restraint system at all times while the vehicle
is in motion.
The use of seat belts and infant and child
r ...
Applying/releasing manually
To apply: press handle 1.
The red (USA only) or
(Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
The electric parking brake can also be
applied when the SmartKey is remov ...